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To get this card, you must also:
Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Melissa Lambarena, NerdWalletIf you're a hardcore Southwest flyer, this is the best choice among the airline's three consumer cards, even with its higher fee. But if you spread your business around to multiple airlines, consider a general travel card instead.
- Garrett Yarbrough, BankrateThe Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority card is the best pick among the airline’s three personal credit cards despite its higher annual fee. But if Southwest isn’t your preferred airline or you want to pay a lower annual fee, Southwest's sibling cards or a general travel credit card may be a better fit...
- Charlotte Zhang, ValuePenguinWith a slew of benefits, the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card is arguably the best Southwest personal credit card — even with its high $149 annual fee. Frequent travelers should be able to make good use of the travel credit plus the upgraded boardings and annual bonus make it easy to re...
- Ariana Arghandewal, SlickDealsIf you’re looking for a Southwest credit card stacked with travel rewards and perks, this is it. Although it has the highest annual fee of Southwest consumer cards, you could easily offset the fee if you travel Southwest frequently.
- Jason Steele, Money CrashersFor those who aren’t fully onboard with the way Southwest works, the $149 annual fee can be hard to swallow. It’s also not a card for those whose home airport doesn’t offer much Southwest service. And for these more casual Southwest customers, it can be worth considering the Rapid Rewards Plus and P...
Details
| Interest Rates | |
|---|---|
| Regular APR Interest Rate |
21.49% ‐ 28.49% (Variable) This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. |
| Balance Transfer Interest Rate |
21.49% ‐ 28.49% (Variable) This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. |
| Cash Advance Interest Rate |
30.24% (Variable) This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. |
| Rates & Fees | |
| Annual Fee | $149.00 |
| Balance Transfer Fee |
5% Minimum of $5 |
| Cash Advance Fee |
5% Minimum of $10 |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | $0.00 |
| Over Limit Fee | $0.00 |
| Late Payment Fee |
$40.00 Maximum |
| Promotions | |
| Sign up bonus |
50000 points after spending $1,000 On purchases within the first 3 months. |
| Rewards | |
| All Purchases | 1 point per $1 spent |
| Restaurants | No |
| Gas | No |
| Groceries | No |
| Hotels | 2 points per $1 spent |
| Travel |
3 points per $1 spent On Southwest® purchases |
| Pharmacy | No |
| Bills |
2 points per $1 spent On internet, cable, phone services and select streaming |
| Additional Details |
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| Features & Benefits | |
| Additional Card Holders | Yes |
| Travel Accident Insurance | No |
| Car Rental Insurance | No |
| Car Rental Discount | No |
| Extended Warranty | Yes |
| Purchase Protection | Yes |
| Zero Liability | No |
| No Foreign Transaction Fees | Yes |
| Emergency Assistance | No |
| Concierge Service | No |
| Price Protection | No |
| Fraud Protection | No |
| Free Credit Scores | No |
| Wireless Payments | No |
| Virtual Cards | No |
| Additional Benefits |
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| Eligibility | |
| Minimum Security Deposit | $0 |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Minimum Personal Income | |
| Temporary Residents | No |
| More | |
| Additional comments | - |
| Terms & Conditions | Official Terms & Conditions |
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