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Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus
Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus is Southwest's entry card: 2 points per dollar on Southwest purchases, with a $69 annual fee as of 2026.
Card facts
| Issuer | Chase |
|---|---|
| Network | Visa |
| Type | Airline |
| Annual fee | $69 (as of 2026) |
| Rewards | 2 points per dollar on Southwest purchases and on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners, and 1 point per dollar on everything else. |
| Interest rate | Variable — the issuer's official page lists the current rate. |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed. Annual fees and rewards change — every figure on this page carries its year, and the issuer's official page is always the current one.
Rewards, in plain words
2 points per dollar on Southwest purchases and on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners, and 1 point per dollar on everything else.
Who it is built for
Built for Southwest flyers earning toward a Companion Pass.
Current details — visit the official Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus page. Annual fees, rewards and interest rates change; the issuer's own page is always the current one.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus?
Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus is Southwest's entry card: 2 points per dollar on Southwest purchases, with a $69 annual fee as of 2026.
Does the Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus have an annual fee?
Yes — the annual fee is $69 (as of 2026).
What rewards does the Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus earn?
2 points per dollar on Southwest purchases and on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners, and 1 point per dollar on everything else.
Who issues the Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus?
The Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus is issued by Chase and runs on the Visa network.
Sources
- https://creditcards.chase.com/ — Issuer's card list
- https://creditcards.chase.com/travel-credit-cards/southwest/plus — Issuer's official card page
Page last updated 14 November 2026.