Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
By Alex Compton · Last verified
The lighter Southwest business card, and a clean second bonus toward the Companion Pass.
Welcome Bonus
60,000
≈$810 value
Spend Requirement
$3,000
in 3 months
Annual Fee
$149
No FTF
Credit Score
700+
(Good-Excellent)
Historical Offers Chart
Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.
Apply now or wait?
Consider waitingThis card has offered 120k before; the current 60k is right at its typical 60k. Elevated offers have been rare lately, so waiting is a gamble.
Current offer
60k
All-time high
120k
Typical offer
60k
In place since
September 2024
Last verified 2026-06-10 · spot an outdated offer? Tell us in the comments.
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Earning Rates
- 3xSouthwest purchases
- 2xLocal transit and commuting, including rideshare
- 2xInternet, cable, phone and select streaming
- 1xAll other purchases
Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Benefits
- ✦6,000 anniversary points every year
- ✦2 EarlyBird Check-In credits per year
- ✦10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points boost each year
- ✦25% back on inflight purchases
- ✦Does not appear on personal credit report
Why it earns its spot
- +Business bonus stacks with a personal card for the Companion Pass
- +Low $3k spend requirement
- +Anniversary points soften the fee
Where it costs you
- −Southwest points are fixed-value, no outsized redemptions
- −Thin perks next to the Performance Business card
- −Domestic-focused route network
The Compound Verdict
Most people open this card for one reason: pairing its bonus with a personal Southwest card to clinch the Companion Pass in January. For that job it is excellent. As a standalone keeper it is just okay.
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