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
80,000
≈$1,080 value
Spend Requirement
$3,000
in 3 months
Annual Fee
$149
No FTF
Credit Score
700+
(Good-Excellent)
Current offer note: Elevated public offer: 80,000 points (up from 60,000) after $3,000 in 3 months
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Strong offerThe current 80k beats this card's typical offer of 60k. The all-time high is 120k, so a bigger number has appeared before, but you are getting an above-average deal today.
Current offer
80k
All-time high
120k
Typical offer
60k
In place since
October 2026
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | 80,000 | $3,000 in 3 mo | Bonus increased: 60,000 → 80,000Elevated public offer: 80,000 points (up from 60,000) after $3,000 in 3 months | Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business product page → |
| 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 months → 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 months → 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 ledger- changed
Offer raised to 80k after $3k/3mo; $149 fee confirmed; 2x categories now gas and restaurants on first $8k; benefits refreshed
Fields: currentOffer, earningRates, benefits
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Earning Rates
- 3xSouthwest purchases
- 2xGas stations and restaurantsFirst $8,000 in combined purchases per anniversary year
- 1xAll other purchases
Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Benefits
- ✦6,000 anniversary points every year
- ✦First checked bag free for you and up to 8 passengers on the same reservation
- ✦Standard or Preferred seat selection within 48 hours of departure, when available
- ✦Boarding no later than Group 5
- ✦15% flight discount promo code each anniversary (excludes Basic fares)
- ✦2,000 A-List tier qualifying points per $5,000 spent
- ✦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
- +80,000 points for $3,000 of spend is the best this card has shown at that threshold
- +Free bag and 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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