Southwest Rapid Rewards
Southwest Rapid Rewards is a airline program linked to 6 cards in the Madeen catalog. Madeen uses about 1.4¢ per point for effective-rate comparisons. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
What is Southwest Rapid Rewards?
Southwest Rapid Rewards is a rewards program linked to 6 card(s) in the Madeen U.S. catalog snapshot. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Which cards earn Southwest Rapid Rewards?
Madeen tracks 6 U.S. credit cards earning Southwest Rapid Rewards. Rankings below use effective rate — multiplier times catalog cents-per-point. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
How valuable is Southwest Rapid Rewards?
Madeen effective-rate analysis assumes about 1.4 cents per miles for comparison across categories. Your redemption value may differ. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
How does Southwest Rapid Rewards compare to cash back?
Southwest Rapid Rewards can beat flat cash back when multipliers and redemptions align; see related cards sorted by Madeen effective rate. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Related credit cards
Ranked by Madeen effective rate in each card's strongest category. Issuer terms control current offers.
| Card | Issuer | Top category | Effective rate | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card | Chase | Dining | 2.8% | $299 |
| Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card | Chase | Dining | 2.8% | $149 |
| Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card | Chase | Dining | 2.8% | $99 |
| Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card | Chase | Dining | 2.8% | $149 |
| Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card | Chase | Dining | 2.8% | $229 |
| Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Business | Chase | Dining | 1.4% | $0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Southwest Rapid Rewards?
- Southwest Rapid Rewards is a rewards program linked to 6 card(s) in the Madeen U.S. catalog snapshot. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
- Which credit cards earn Southwest Rapid Rewards?
- Madeen tracks 6 cards that earn Southwest Rapid Rewards. See the related cards table on this page for effective rates and annual fees. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
- Does Madeen guarantee approval or bonus eligibility?
- No. Madeen summarizes public catalog and issuer information for education. Approval, offers, and benefit enrollment are controlled by issuers and can change. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Madeen analysis. Data from catalog snapshot 2026-06-01. Last reviewed 2026-06-03. Reviewed by Madeen editorial review. Issuer pages control rewards, fees, benefits, and eligibility.