Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier
By Alex Compton · Last verified
The middle child of the Southwest lineup, and often the right pick.
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 to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 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 |
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
- 2xRapid Rewards hotel and car partners
- 2xLocal transit, internet, cable, phone services
- 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 each year
- ✦Two EarlyBird Check-In credits per year
- ✦25% back on in-flight purchases
- ✦1,500 tier qualifying points per $5,000 spent
- ✦No foreign transaction fees
Why it earns its spot
- +Anniversary points cover most of the fee
- +Bonus counts toward Companion Pass qualification
- +No FTF, unlike the cheaper Plus
Where it costs you
- −Southwest points only buy Southwest flights
- −Counts against Chase 5/24
The Compound Verdict
Time the application so the bonus lands in January and you are most of the way to a Companion Pass. The anniversary points keep it worth holding after that.
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