Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
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The lighter Southwest business card, and a clean second bonus toward the Companion Pass.
Welcome Bonus
Under review
Current claim suppressed
Spend Requirement
Under review
Annual Fee
Under review
Last recorded terms remain in the history below
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.
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 60,000 | $3,000 in 3 mo | Terms reconfirmed | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2024-09 | 60,000 | $3,000 in 3 mo | Bonus decreased: 120,000 → 60,000 · Spend: $15,000 → $3,000 · Window: 6 → 3 months | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2023-07 | 120,000 | $15,000 in 6 mo | Bonus increased: 60,000 → 120,000 · Spend: $3,000 → $15,000 · Window: 3 → 6 months60k + 60k more after $15k total | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2020-09 | 60,000 | $3,000 in 3 mo | Earliest record | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
Primary-source verification log
Append-only evidence ledgerEvent-level primary-source attachments begin with the September 2026 verification system. Older records remain visible but are not retroactively presented as evidenced.
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Last Recorded Earning Rates
These terms are historical context and are not presented as current.
- 3xSouthwest purchases
- 2xLocal transit and commuting, including rideshare
- 2xInternet, cable, phone and select streaming
- 1xAll other purchases
Last Recorded Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Last Recorded Benefits
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- ✦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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