Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier
ChaseCredit Card

Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier

Best for regular Southwest flyers

$1Kbonus$149/yrannual fee1.0x points per $1; value varies by redemption
Sign-up bonus
$1K
See issuer terms
Annual fee
$149
Offset by $1K bonus
Purchase APR
See terms
Variable — see issuer terms
How you earn
Other purchases
1.0x points

Points and miles redemption value varies. Bonus categories shown; caps may apply. Verify earning rates and options with the issuer before applying.

SwitchWize take

Best for Southwest flyers who want more anniversary points and no foreign transaction fees compared with the Plus card. It is a solid mid-tier for people loyal to Southwest but not looking for the highest-fee card.

Pros & cons
What we like
  • Higher anniversary point bonus than Plus card
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Earns tier-qualifying points toward elite status
  • EarlyBird check-in credits each year
Worth noting
  • Annual fee not waived
  • No lounge-style benefits
  • Limited value outside Southwest flights
Perks & credits
$115 face value·$115 effective
Anniversary bonus points
6,000 anniversary points.
easy
$90
Inflight purchase credit
25% back on eligible Southwest inflight purchases.
easy
$25

Effective value discounts hard-to-use credits (easy 100% · moderate 75% · hard 50%)

Key terms
Updated Jun 21, 2026
Purchase APR19.24%–27.74% variable
Annual fee$149

Always verify current terms at the issuer before applying. See full offer details →

Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier
Chase

Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier

$1K
sign-up bonus
$149
annual fee
$1,426
est. first-year value
$151
ongoing value / yr

Based on $2,500/mo spend

Apply now

You'll leave SwitchWize and apply at Chase's site. Verify all terms before submitting.

SwitchWize may earn a referral fee when you click through to a partner. Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Verify current rates, fees, and eligibility directly with the card issuer before applying.