Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business
60,000 points welcome · 3x on airlines · $149/yr
The Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business card is the workhorse option for businesses loyal to Southwest, earning 3 points per dollar on Southwest purchases and 2 points on gas, restaurants, and local commuting. The 60,000 point welcome offer covers a lot of domestic flying, and the 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points each year give a meaningful head start toward Southwest's most valuable perk. With Southwest now charging for checked bags and assigned seating, the free first checked bag for up to nine travelers and complimentary seat selection near departure carry real weight against the $149 annual fee, and 6,000 anniversary points cover most of the rest. Heavy spenders chasing A-List status or unlimited 2x categories should step up to the Performance Business instead.
Earn rates & credits
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
Airlines Southwest Airlines purchases | 3x |
Gas Gas stations and restaurants (combined $8,000/year cap with dining) on first $8,000/yr, then 1x | 2x |
Dining Gas stations and restaurants (combined $8,000/year cap with gas) on first $8,000/yr, then 1x | 2x |
Transit Local transit and commuting, including rideshare | 2x |
Everything Else | 1x |
| Benefit | Value |
|---|---|
25% Back on Inflight Purchases 25% back as a statement credit on inflight drinks and Wi-Fi | 25% |
Card details
Regular APR | 19.24%–27.74% variable |
Foreign transaction fee | None |