Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card
By Alex Compton · Last verified
The cheapest door into Southwest points and the Companion Pass.
Welcome Bonus
50,000
≈$675 value
Spend Requirement
$1,000
in 3 months
Annual Fee
$69
3% FTF
Credit Score
670+
(Good)
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 85k before; the current 50k is below its typical 62,500. Elevated offers have appeared 1 time in the last two years of our data, so if you can wait, history is on your side.
Current offer
50k
All-time high
85k
Typical offer
62,500
In place since
January 2026
Last verified 2026-06-09 · spot an outdated offer? Tell us in the comments.
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Earning Rates
- 2xSouthwest 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
- ✦3,000 anniversary points every year
- ✦2 EarlyBird Check-In credits per year
- ✦25% back on inflight purchases
- ✦10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points boost each year
Why it earns its spot
- +Same sign-up bonuses as the Priority at a $69 fee
- +Anniversary points cover most of the fee
Where it costs you
- −3% foreign transaction fee
- −No travel credit or upgraded boardings
- −Subject to Chase 5/24
The Compound Verdict
Take the Plus when you want the bonus and the Companion Pass math at the lowest carrying cost. If you actually fly Southwest more than a few times a year, the Priority's credit and perks beat the $80 fee difference.
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