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Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card

Co-branded Standard 50,000 Points Bonus No Foreign Fees
$99 Annual Fee
19.24%–27.74% Variable Purchase APR
50,000 Welcome Bonus
670+ Recommended FICO
Points Reward Type
Browse Cards Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card

Welcome Bonus

50,000 Points
Welcome Bonus
Spend $1,000 in the first 90 days
Bonus Posted Allow 6–8 weeks after completing qualifying activity for bonus points to post to your Rapid Rewards account

Rewards

Reward TypePoints
Base Rate1x / 1%
Bonus RateUp to 3x
Point Value~0.01¢ each
Annual Cap$5,000
ExpirationPoints don't expire as long as your Rapid Rewards account is open and active
Redemption NotesPoints are locked to the Southwest Rapid Rewards ecosystem with no transfer partners to other airline or hotel programs; the 2x gas and grocery bonus is capped at $5,000 in combined purchases per anniversary year, reverting to 1x thereafter; redemptions are limited to Southwest flights, Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners, gift cards, and merchandise; unlike the Premier card, there is no dining bonus category and the earning cap is lower ($5,000 vs $8,000)
CategoryRateTypeCap
Southwest Airlines Purchases
Earned on purchases made directly with Southwest Airlines including flights, inflight purchases, Southwest gift cards, and Getaways by Southwest packages. Southwest Cruises, Charters, and Cargo are excluded.
2x Points No cap
Gas Stations
Earned on gas station purchases as part of a combined $5,000 annual cap shared with grocery store purchases per anniversary year; reverts to 1x after the combined cap is reached.
2x Points $5,000/yr
Grocery Stores
Earned on grocery store purchases as part of a combined $5,000 annual cap shared with gas station purchases per anniversary year; reverts to 1x after the combined cap is reached.
2x Points $5,000/yr
All Other Purchases
Base earn rate on all purchases not covered by a bonus category. Excludes balance transfers, cash advances, fees, and other non-purchase transaction types.
1x Points No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Travel Insurance
Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
Lost Luggage Coverage
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
DoorDash Quarterly Non-Restaurant Credit
DashPass members receive up to $10 off per quarter on non-restaurant DoorDash orders placed with this card, through December 31, 2027.
Credits Up to $10/quarter ($40/year)
Up to $40
Chase Pay Over Time (My Chase Plan)
Eligible cardmembers can split purchases of $100 or more into equal monthly payments with a fixed monthly fee and no interest. Plan durations range from 3 to 24 months.
Financial Flexible installment payments
Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
Provides secondary rental car collision damage waiver coverage when you pay for the rental with this card and decline the rental company's collision damage waiver. Coverage is primary when renting outside your country of residence.
Insurance Secondary CDW (primary abroad)
Baggage Delay Insurance
Reimburses up to $100 per day for up to 3 days for essential purchases such as toiletries and clothing when checked or carry-on baggage is delayed more than 6 hours by a passenger carrier.
Insurance Up to $100/day for 3 days
Up to $300
Extended Warranty Protection
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year on eligible warranties of three years or less for items purchased with the card.
Insurance 1 additional year of warranty
Lost Luggage Reimbursement
Provides reimbursement of up to $3,000 per covered traveler for the repair or replacement of checked or carry-on baggage that is lost, damaged, or stolen during a covered trip.
Insurance Up to $3,000 per traveler
Up to $3,000
Purchase Protection
Covers eligible new purchases against damage or theft for 120 days from the date of purchase, up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Insurance Up to $500 per claim
Up to $500
Complimentary DashPass Membership (DoorDash & Caviar)
Receive one year of complimentary DashPass membership for both DoorDash and Caviar when activated for the first time with this card between February 1, 2025, and December 31, 2027. After the complimentary period, auto-enrollment at the then-current monthly rate applies.
Lifestyle 1 year complimentary
10,000 Companion Pass Qualifying Points Boost
Receive an exclusive one-time boost of 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points each calendar year, helping cardmembers progress toward earning the Southwest Companion Pass.
Rewards 10,000 qualifying points/year
1x Points on All Other Purchases
Earn 1 Rapid Rewards point per $1 spent on all purchases not covered by a bonus category. Excludes balance transfers, cash advances, fees, and other non-purchase transaction types.
Rewards 1x points
2x Points on Gas Stations and Grocery Stores
Earn 2 Rapid Rewards points per $1 spent on combined purchases at gas stations and grocery stores, on the first $5,000 in combined spend per anniversary year. Reverts to 1x after the $5,000 cap is reached.
Rewards 2x points (up to $5,000/year combined)
2x Points on Southwest Airlines Purchases
Earn 2 Rapid Rewards points per $1 spent on purchases made directly with Southwest Airlines, including flights, inflight purchases, Southwest gift cards, and Getaways by Southwest packages. Southwest Cruises, Charters, and Cargo are excluded.
Rewards 2x points
Anniversary Bonus Points
Receive 3,000 Rapid Rewards bonus points each year on your card anniversary, posted to your Rapid Rewards account.
Rewards 3,000 points/year
Rapid Rewards Access Events
Cardmembers receive access to exclusive Rapid Rewards Access Events, including unique experiences and offers available only to Southwest credit cardholders.
Rewards Exclusive access
Welcome Bonus — 50,000 Points
Earn 50,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points after spending $1,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening. Bonus posts within 6–8 weeks of meeting the spend requirement.
Rewards 50,000 points
Contactless Tap to Pay
The card supports contactless payment technology — simply tap the card where the Contactless Symbol is displayed for fast and secure checkout.
Security Complimentary
Zero Liability Protection
Cardmembers are not held responsible for unauthorized charges made with their card or account information when reported promptly to Chase.
Security Complimentary
25% Inflight Purchase Discount
Receive a 25% discount on inflight purchases of Wi-Fi, food, and beverages when using your Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card.
Travel 25% discount on inflight purchases
Annual 10% Flight Discount Code
Receive one promotional code each anniversary year for a 10% discount on a Southwest Airlines flight purchase. Not valid on Basic fares.
Travel 10% off one flight/year
Free First Checked Bag
The primary cardmember and up to eight additional passengers traveling on the same reservation receive their first checked bag free on Southwest Airlines flights.
Travel Complimentary (up to 9 passengers)
Group 5 Early Boarding
The primary cardmember and up to eight additional passengers on the same reservation can board early in Group 5 on Southwest Airlines flights.
Travel Complimentary
Spend Instantly — Digital Wallet Access
Upon approval, cardmembers can immediately add their new card to a digital wallet such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay for instant use before the physical card arrives.
Travel Instant card access
Standard Seat Selection (Within 48 Hours of Departure)
Cardmembers and up to eight additional passengers on the same reservation may select a Standard seat at no additional cost within 48 hours prior to departure, when available. Effective for flights operating from January 27, 2026.
Travel Complimentary

Interest Rates

Purchase APR19.24%–27.74% Variable
Balance Transfer APR27.74%
Cash Advance APR28.49%
Penalty APR29.99%
Min. Interest Charge$0

Fees

Annual Fee $99
Authorized User FeeFree
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Balance Transfer FeeEither $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater
Cash Advance FeeEither $10 or 5% of the amount of each transaction, whichever is greater
Late Payment FeeUp to $40
Returned Payment FeeUp to $40

Approval & Eligibility

670 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 670–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyModerate
Credit ProfileGood
Approval OddsGood
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationAvailable (no hard pull)
Student EligibleYes
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleNo
Credit Limit Range $500 – No limit listed

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Maximum Cards per Issuer
You can hold up to 5 cards from this issuer simultaneously.
Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending and gift card liquidation at scale, excessive cash advances, selling or brokering of Rapid Rewards points between accounts, too many Chase credit card applications in a short period, applying for more than 2 Chase cards within 30 days, suspicious large cash deposits triggering AML review, holding disproportionately high total Chase credit limits relative to stated income, pattern of opening and closing Southwest cards to repeatedly farm welcome bonuses
Cliff Effect Rules
The Southwest personal card bonus restriction covers all three personal Southwest Rapid Rewards cards as a single family: holding or having received a bonus on the Plus, Premier, or Priority card within the past 24 months blocks the new cardmember bonus on all three. This restriction explicitly does NOT apply to Southwest Business or Employee Credit Cards, allowing a cardmember to simultaneously hold a personal Southwest Plus card and a Southwest business card and earn bonuses on both. Only one personal Southwest Rapid Rewards card may be held at any time. The card can be upgraded to the Southwest Premier or Priority card after 12 months; it cannot be downgraded to a no-annual-fee product, so cardholders must close the account to exit.
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
Chase enforces the 5/24 rule — applicants who have opened 5 or more new personal credit card accounts across any issuer in the past 24 months will be automatically denied regardless of credit score. The Southwest Plus Card bonus restriction covers the entire personal Southwest Rapid Rewards card family: the new cardmember bonus is not available to current cardmembers of any personal Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card (Plus, Premier, or Priority), or to previous cardmembers who received a new cardmember bonus on any personal Southwest Rapid Rewards card within the past 24 months (this restriction explicitly does not apply to Southwest Business or Employee cards). Chase also limits approvals to no more than 2 personal credit card applications within any 30-day period, and only one personal Southwest Rapid Rewards card may be held at any given time.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
SCRA Benefits
Chase caps interest rates at 4% APR on pre-service balances during active duty (below the statutory 6% SCRA maximum), and waives all credit card fees including the $99 annual fee, late fees, and foreign transaction fees for eligible active-duty servicemembers and their spouses, with benefits continuing for one year after discharge.
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
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Welcome Bonus 50,000 Points
APR 19.24%–27.74% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee $99
RewardsPoints
Welcome Bonus50,000 Points
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO670+
NetworkVisa
Card TypeCo-branded
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