Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier
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The middle child of the Southwest lineup, now with a free checked bag and a $149 fee.
Welcome Bonus
55,000
≈$743 value
Spend Requirement
$1,500
in 3 months
Annual Fee
$149
No FTF
Credit Score
700+
(Good to Excellent)
Current offer note: Public offer: 55,000 points after $1,500 in 3 months; $149 annual fee
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Strong offerThe current 55k beats this card's typical offer of 52,500. The all-time high is 85k, so a bigger number has appeared before, but you are getting an above-average deal today.
Current offer
55k
All-time high
85k
Typical offer
52,500
In place since
October 2026
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-09 | 55,000 | $1,500 in 3 mo | Terms reconfirmedFreshness-rotation reconfirmation: Chase's own product page and Upgraded Points' offer history both still show 55,000 points after $1,500 in 3 months, $149 annual fee. No change. | Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier product page, checked November 9, 2026 → |
| 2026-10-12 | 55,000 | $1,500 in 3 mo | Bonus increased: 50,000 → 55,000 · Spend: $1,000 → $1,500Public offer: 55,000 points after $1,500 in 3 months; $149 annual fee | Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier product page → |
| 2026-06 | 50,000 | $1,000 in 3 mo | Bonus decreased: 85,000 → 50,000 · Spend: $3,000 → $1,000 | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2024-11 | 85,000 | $3,000 in 3 mo | Bonus increased: 50,000 → 85,000 · Spend: $1,000 → $3,000Elevated offer | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2023-05 | 50,000 | $1,000 in 3 mo | Bonus increased: 40,000 → 50,000 | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2021-01 | 40,000 | $1,000 in 3 mo | Earliest record | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
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Annual fee now $149 (was $99); offer 55k after $1,500 in 3 months; earn 3x Southwest, 2x grocery and restaurants on first $8k per year; EarlyBird credits gone, free first bag added.
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Earning Rates
- 3xSouthwest purchases
- 2xGrocery stores and restaurants (first $8,000 combined per anniversary year)
- 1xAll other purchases
Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Benefits
- ✦6,000 anniversary points each year
- ✦First checked bag free for you and up to 8 passengers on the same reservation
- ✦Group 5 boarding and Preferred seat selection within 48 hours of departure, when available
- ✦15% flight discount promo code each anniversary year (excludes Basic fares)
- ✦10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points boost each year
- ✦1,500 tier qualifying points per $5,000 spent
- ✦25% back on inflight purchases
- ✦No foreign transaction fees
Why it earns its spot
- +Free checked bag for up to 9 travelers on one reservation can repay the fee in one trip
- +Annual 10,000 point Companion Pass boost
- +No foreign transaction fees
Where it costs you
- −Annual fee is now $149, and 6,000 anniversary points cover only part of it
- −Southwest points only buy Southwest flights
- −Counts against Chase 5/24
The Compound Verdict
The fee went to $149, but the card now carries a free first checked bag, Group 5 boarding and a yearly 10,000 point Companion Pass boost. Families that check bags on Southwest recover the fee fast. Solo carry-on flyers should compare it to the cheaper Plus.
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