The Southwest Rapid Rewards® credit card welcome bonus mentioned below is no longer available.
At the end of the day on July 11, the current 75,000-point welcome bonus on three Southwest credit cards will come to an end.
For Southwest fliers, this means you only have a few days left to sign up and score the sizable offer. Here are the three Southwest credit card offers to know about before they expire.
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Southwest credit card welcome bonus value
Southwest points are worth roughly 1.3 cents each towards the cost of a Southwest flight. So the 75,000-point bonus that each of the cards below offers is worth roughly $975 towards airfare on Southwest. The welcome bonus along can get you a hefty amount of "free" travel on Southwest.
Remember that the points earned from a Southwest credit card welcome bonus also count towards the valuable Southwest Companion Pass.
1. Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card
With the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card, you can earn 75,000 points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, earn 3,000 points on every cardmember anniversary. This card has an annual fee of $69.
2. Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card
With the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card, you can earn 75,000 points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, earn 6,000 points on every cardmember anniversary. This card also comes with benefits like no foreign transaction fees on purchases made abroad. The card carries an annual fee of $99.
3. Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card
With the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card, you can earn 75,000 points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, earn 7,500 points on every cardmember anniversary. You'll also enjoy perks like four upgraded boardings on Southwest per year and an annual $75 Southwest travel credit. This card has an annual fee of $149.
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