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Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority

The offer went up to 60,000 points after $2,000 in three months, but so did the fee: it is $229 now, not $149. It earns its keep for us because of the free checked bags, the 7,500 anniversary points, and the Companion Pass points that come with it. If you do not fly Southwest a few times a year, skip it.

Welcome offer
60,000 Rapid Rewards points
Spend requirement
$2,000 in 3 months
Annual fee
$229
Credit guidance
Good to excellent (roughly 700+)
Subject to 5/24
Yes
Offer expires
No stated end date

Earning rates

  • Southwest Airlines purchases4x
  • Gas stations and restaurants2x
  • Everything else1x

Benefits that matter

  • First checked bag free for you and up to 8 companions on the same reservation
  • 7,500 anniversary points every year
  • $75 annual Southwest travel credit
  • 4 upgraded boardings per year when available
  • 2,500 tier-qualifying points for every $5,000 spent
  • 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points each calendar year

Details last verified September 4, 2026.