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Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card benefits
Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
6,000 anniversary points each year.
Earn 3 points per $1 spent on Southwest Airlines® purchases, including flights, inflight, and Southwest gift cards.
Earn 2 points for every $1 you spend at grocery stores and restaurants on the first $8,000 in combined purchases per anniversary year.
First checked bag free for Cardmembers and up to 8 additional passengers in the same reservation.
Select a Standard or Preferred seat within 48 hours prior to departure, when available.*
Cardmembers and up to 8 passengers in the same reservation will board with Group 5 giving them earlier access to overhead bins.*