{"id":184924,"date":"2025-08-04T19:00:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T19:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/04\/southwest-rapid-rewards-premier-business-card-review-full-details-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T19:00:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T19:00:49","slug":"southwest-rapid-rewards-premier-business-card-review-full-details-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/04\/southwest-rapid-rewards-premier-business-card-review-full-details-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business card review: Full details &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><a id=\"southwest-rapid-rewards-premier-business-credit-card-overview\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card overview<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/6157?name=Southwest\u00ae Rapid Rewards\u00ae Premier Business Credit Card PID&amp;pid=6157?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Southwest\u00ae Rapid Rewards\u00ae Premier Business Credit Card<\/a><\/span> (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/6157?pid=6157&amp;name=Southwest%C2%AE%20Rapid%20Rewards%C2%AE%20Premier%20Business%20Credit%20Card%20PID&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>) is the airline&#8217;s entry-level business credit card. It offers solid earnings rates and multiple perks when flying Southwest. With an annual fee of $149, the Premier card is a great pick for thrifty Southwest business loyalists. <strong>Card rating*: \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/strong>\u00bd<\/p>\n<h6><em>*<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/review-methodology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Card rating<\/a> is based on the opinion of TPG&#8217;s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.<\/em><\/h6>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/>\n<p>Airline-specific credit cards aren&#8217;t often the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/travel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">first picks for travel credit cards<\/a> since they tend to feature limited benefits that only apply to a specific airline.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card can be a good choice for small-business owners who occasionally fly Southwest.<\/p>\n<p>The card was recently <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/southwest-airlines-credit-card-refresh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">refreshed<\/a>, featuring new day-of-travel benefits and modified earnings. However, these changes increased the annual fee by 50% to $149.<\/p>\n<p>Southwest is currently in the middle of sweeping changes, including implementing <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/southwest-airlines-bag-fees\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bag fees<\/a>, updating its <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/southwest-airlines-boarding-groups-what-to-know\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">boarding process<\/a> and adding <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/southwest-airlines-assigned-seats-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">assigned seating<\/a>, making now a great time to hold a Southwest credit card.<\/p>\n<p>Approved applicants typically have <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/how-credit-scores-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">credit scores<\/a> above 670, but it&#8217;s not unheard of to be approved with a lower score.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you need to know if you&#8217;re considering the Southwest Premier Business card for your company.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"southwest-premier-business-pros-and-cons\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Southwest Premier Business pros and cons<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-4199963584 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<table class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-4199963584\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-4199963584\">\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Bonus anniversary points each year<\/li>\n<li>Two Early Bird Check-ins annually (through Dec. 31)<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited tier qualifying points<\/li>\n<li>Credit for point transfer costs (through Dec. 31)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>No statement credits<\/li>\n<li>$149 annual fee<\/li>\n<li>Losing some benefits at the end of the year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"southwest-premier-business-welcome-offer\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Southwest Premier Business welcome offer<\/h2>\n<p>Right now, new cardholders can earn 60,000 points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT tw-border tw-border-gray-2\"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm tw-opacity-0\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<form class=\"jsx-2250391537 newsletter-form\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2250391537 EmailCapture_confirmation__xasB3 EmailCapture_noCheckbox__n4fsN   \">\n<p class=\"tw-text-xs-regular !tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5 tw-max-w-lg\">By signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/terms-of-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> <!-- -->and acknowledge the data practices in our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to TPG&#8217;s July 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">valuations<\/a>, this offer is worth $840. This is the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/southwest-chase-best-welcome-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">standard welcome offer<\/a> we typically see on this card, so it may be worth waiting for an elevated offer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Southwest-Rapid-Rewards-Premier-Business.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Southwest-Rapid-Rewards-Premier-Business.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Southwest-Rapid-Rewards-Premier-Business.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Southwest-Rapid-Rewards-Premier-Business.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Southwest-Rapid-Rewards-Premier-Business.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Southwest-Rapid-Rewards-Premier-Business.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Southwest-Rapid-Rewards-Premier-Business.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Southwest-Rapid-Rewards-Premier-Business.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/Southwest-Rapid-Rewards-Premier-Business.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In addition to the points value, remember that welcome bonuses from Southwest cards count toward <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/how-to-use-southwest-companion-pass\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Companion Pass<\/a> qualification.<\/p>\n<p>Once earned, the Companion Pass is valid for the remainder of the year and the following year, so earning it as early into the calendar year as possible will help you receive the maximum benefit of the pass.<\/p>\n<p>However, before you go submit an application, be sure to check your <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/credit-card-application-restrictions\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eligibility<\/a>. This card, just like most Chase cobranded cards, is subject to the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/ultimate-guide-chase-5-24-rule\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase 5\/24 rule<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/ultimate-guide-southwest-credit-card-eligibility\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">restrictions<\/a> on how often you can earn a Southwest welcome bonus. For example, if you&#8217;ve earned a welcome bonus on this card in the past 24 months, you may not be eligible.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"southwest-premier-business-benefits\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Southwest Premier Business benefits<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/6157?name=Southwest\u00ae Rapid Rewards\u00ae Premier Business Credit Card PID&amp;pid=6157?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Southwest Premier Business<\/a><\/span> has a $149 annual fee and offers a fair share of perks that can make it a worthwhile card for occasional Southwest flyers. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Two Early Bird Check-Ins<\/b>: Cardholders receive two Early Bird Check-Ins each year. (For flights operating in 2025, ends Dec. 31)<\/li>\n<li><b>6,000 anniversary bonus points<\/b>: On your account anniversary, Southwest will automatically award you 6,000 anniversary bonus points (worth up to $84, according to TPG&#8217;s July 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">valuations<\/a>). This alone effectively covers more than half of the card&#8217;s annual fee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free first checked bag<\/strong>: Receive a free first <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/airline-baggage-fees\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">checked bag<\/a> for you and up to eight passengers traveling on the same reservation. (A standard first checked bag costs $35, which would save a family of four $280 on a round-trip itinerary.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priority boarding: <\/strong>Receive group 5 priority boarding for you and up to eight passengers traveling on the same reservation (for flights operating in 2026 and beyond). If you have A-list status, you can board with an earlier group.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preferred seat selection<\/strong>: When available, you and up to eight passengers traveling on the same reservation can select preferred seating within 48 hours of departure (for flights operating in 2026 and beyond). This is a valuable perk considering Southwest will begin charging for <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/booking-southwest-airlines-flight-assigned-seats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seat selection<\/a> on flights operating next year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"empty seats on a Southwest Airlines plane before passengers come on board\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2018\/11\/southwest-nov18-cabin-front.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2018\/11\/southwest-nov18-cabin-front.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2018\/11\/southwest-nov18-cabin-front.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2018\/11\/southwest-nov18-cabin-front.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2018\/11\/southwest-nov18-cabin-front.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2018\/11\/southwest-nov18-cabin-front.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2018\/11\/southwest-nov18-cabin-front.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2018\/11\/southwest-nov18-cabin-front.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2018\/11\/southwest-nov18-cabin-front.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">KATIE GENTER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flight discount code:<\/strong> Cardholders receive one promotional 15% flight discount code each anniversary year (excluding Basic fares)<\/li>\n<li><b>Status Boost:<\/b> You will earn 2,000 Tier Qualifying Points for every $5,000 spent on the Premier card in a year (with no cap on the number of TQPs you can earn). This can help you earn <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-southwest-elite-status-worth\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A-List or A-List Preferred status<\/a> faster.<\/li>\n<li><strong>10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points boost annually<\/strong>: Cardholders receive 10,000 points toward a Companion Pass each year. This, combined with the points earned from the welcome offer, will put you well over halfway toward <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/earn-southwest-companion-pass-new-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earning a companion pass<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><b>Free employee cards: <\/b>There are no fees for additional employee cards, and the original cardholder will earn points on employee spending. Business owners can contact cardmember services to put a spending limit on employee cards.<\/li>\n<li><b>$500 fee credit for point transfers<\/b>: Southwest will cover up to $500 in fees associated with point transfers each year, although this benefit will end Dec. 31. Transferring Rapid Rewards points to another member typically costs $10 per 1,000 points transferred, so you can transfer up to 50,000 points every year without paying additional fees after Southwest&#8217;s reimbursement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No foreign transaction fee: <\/strong>This card is a viable option to use for business travel abroad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the midst of all the changes at Southwest, these perks afforded by the Southwest Premier Business card can help you save some money every time you fly.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"earning-points-on-the-southwest-premier-business\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Earning points on the Southwest Premier Business<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/6157?name=Southwest\u00ae Rapid Rewards\u00ae Premier Business Credit Card PID&amp;pid=6157?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Southwest Premier Business<\/a><\/span> earns:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 points per dollar spent on Southwest Airlines purchases (4.2% return based on TPG&#8217;s July 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">valuations<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>New:<\/strong> 2 points per dollar spent at gas stations and restaurants on the first $8,000 in combined purchases per year. (2.8% return)<\/li>\n<li>2 points per dollar spent on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners (2.8% return; ends Dec. 31)<\/li>\n<li>2 points per dollar spent on local transit and commuting, including ride-hailing (2.8% return; ends Dec. 31)<\/li>\n<li>1 point per dollar for all other eligible purchases (1.4% return)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that current cardholders will have access to both the new and expiring bonus categories.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"A Southwest jet on the runway.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Southwest-737-700-Boston-1.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Southwest-737-700-Boston-1.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Southwest-737-700-Boston-1.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Southwest-737-700-Boston-1.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Southwest-737-700-Boston-1.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Southwest-737-700-Boston-1.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Southwest-737-700-Boston-1.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Southwest-737-700-Boston-1.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Southwest-737-700-Boston-1.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">DAVID SLOTNICK\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The addition of the gas stations and restaurants bonus category is welcomed, but having two other bonus categories removed at the end of the year, including the local transit and commuting category, stings.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you need to earn Southwest points, you&#8217;re better suited putting your everyday business spending on a card like the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/221211974?name=Ink Business Preferred\u00ae Credit Card PID&amp;pid=221211974?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Ink Business Preferred\u00ae Credit Card<\/a><\/span> (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/221211974?pid=221211974&amp;name=Ink%20Business%20Preferred%C2%AE%20Credit%20Card%20PID&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>) or the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/7763?name=American Express\u00ae Business Gold Card&amp;pid=7763?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">American Express\u00ae Business Gold Card<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/choose-right-credit-card-for-your-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to choose the best credit card for your business expenses<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"redeeming-points-on-the-southwest-premier-business\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Redeeming points on the Southwest Premier Business<\/h2>\n<p>The primary redemption option for <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rapid Rewards points<\/a> is Southwest-operated flights. Southwest follows a simple redemption process: The more expensive a flight is in cash, the more it will cost in points. There&#8217;s no outsize value to be had, but that ensures you get relatively consistent value for your rewards.<\/p>\n<p>Redeeming Southwest points is as simple as booking Southwest flights online. Choose &#8220;Points&#8221; instead of &#8220;Dollars&#8221; when selecting the flight you want to book on the carrier&#8217;s website. You&#8217;ll then see the award pricing for your itinerary.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Top-down view of a person using a computer.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Top-view-of-person-on-laptop-while-holding-credit-card_Westend61.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Top-view-of-person-on-laptop-while-holding-credit-card_Westend61.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Top-view-of-person-on-laptop-while-holding-credit-card_Westend61.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Top-view-of-person-on-laptop-while-holding-credit-card_Westend61.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Top-view-of-person-on-laptop-while-holding-credit-card_Westend61.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Top-view-of-person-on-laptop-while-holding-credit-card_Westend61.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Top-view-of-person-on-laptop-while-holding-credit-card_Westend61.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Top-view-of-person-on-laptop-while-holding-credit-card_Westend61.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/Top-view-of-person-on-laptop-while-holding-credit-card_Westend61.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">WESTEND61\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like all airlines&#8217; award tickets, flights booked with Southwest points will still require payment for additional taxes and fees, which start at $5.60 per way. However, tickets booked with points are fully refundable, and there is no penalty for cancellations (as long as you do it at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time).<\/p>\n<p>TPG newsletter and partnerships editor <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/author\/ethompson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emily Thompson<\/a> is a frequent Southwest flyer with multiple Southwest credit cards. She often tops up the points earned from her Southwest Premier Business by transferring additional points from her <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22125056?name=Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card PID&amp;pid=22125056?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span> (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/tc\/22125056?pid=22125056&amp;name=Chase%20Sapphire%20Preferred%C2%AE%20Card%20PID&amp;data-testid=ratesFees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>) for flights.<\/p>\n<p>Southwest also offers international flights, hotels and car rentals on its travel portal, but the rates are subpar compared to using your points on Southwest-operated flights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-redeem-points-southwest-rapid-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to redeem Southwest Rapid Rewards points<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"which-cards-compete-with-the-southwest-premier-business\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Which cards compete with the Southwest Premier Business?<\/h2>\n<p>If you want more benefits or more flexible rewards, one of these cards will be a better fit:<\/p>\n<p>For additional options, please see our picks for the best <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/business\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">business<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/airline\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">airline<\/a> credit cards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/southwest-premier-business-worth-annual-fee\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Is the Southwest Premier Business worth the annual fee?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>The Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card is a good option for a loyal Southwest flyer, especially since you can work toward a Companion Pass after earning the current welcome bonus.<\/p>\n<p>However, its earning structure and ongoing benefits aren&#8217;t remarkable, so many business owners will find a better fit in a different card.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/6157?name=Southwest\u00ae Rapid Rewards\u00ae Premier Business Credit Card PID&amp;pid=6157?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/southwest-premier-business-card-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card overview The Southwest\u00ae Rapid Rewards\u00ae Premier Business Credit Card (see rates and fees) is the airline&#8217;s entry-level business credit card. 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