Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business
80,000 points welcome · 3x on airlines · $149/yr
The Premier Business just got a better welcome offer, with the signup bonus recently raised from 60,000 to 80,000 points after $3,000 in spending within three months. For a $149 annual fee you get 6,000 anniversary points, a free first checked bag and Group 5 boarding for you and up to eight companions on the same reservation, seat selection within 48 hours of departure when available, a 15% flight discount code each anniversary year, and a 10,000-point Companion Pass boost. Earning is 3 points per dollar on Southwest purchases and 2 points at gas stations and restaurants, but that 2x rate shares a combined $8,000 annual cap. Everything else earns 1 point, so this is not a card for heavy general business spending. It works best for a small business that flies Southwest regularly and wants the travel perks without paying for the $299 Performance Business.
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 |
Everything Else | 1x |
| Benefit | Value |
|---|---|
25% Back on Inflight Purchases 25% back as a statement credit on inflight drinks and Wi-Fi | 25% |
15% Flight Discount One 15% promo code each cardmember anniversary year for Southwest flights (excludes Basic fare). | 15% /yr |
Card details
Regular APR | 19.24%–27.74% variable |
Foreign transaction fee | None |