Can I get the Southwest bonus again?

?It's best to wait to apply for additional personal Southwest cards until you're eligible for a bonus again.? If you've earned a bonus in the last 24 months for a personal Southwest card, don't expect another bonus in that time frame on a different Southwest personal card.



Yes, you can earn a Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card sign-up bonus again in 2026, but you must adhere to Chase’s "24-month rule." Specifically, you are eligible for a new cardmember bonus if you do not currently have that specific Southwest card and it has been at least 24 months since you last received a new cardmember bonus for that same card. This rule applies separately to the Personal cards and the Business cards. For example, if you earned a bonus on a Plus card in 2023, you can apply for a Priority card in 2026 and get the bonus. Additionally, you must be under the "5/24" limit, meaning you haven't opened five or more personal credit cards from any bank in the last 24 months. For 2026 travelers aiming for the Companion Pass, timing your application for early in the year is the most effective way to maximize the value of these recurring bonus opportunities.

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And you can't simply cancel one card and open another, either: Timing and restrictions on how often you can earn bonuses mean that won't work. But you can easily bridge this gap by applying for the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card and earning its 80,000-point bonus.

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Yes. You can also be among the thousands of Southwest frequent flyers who sell their rewards points in exchange for cash. There are many online miles brokers who buy miles, MilesBuyer being one of them.

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Southwest Rapid Rapid Rewards Priority benefits The Southwest Priority card offers the following benefits: Anniversary bonus: Each year on your card-opening anniversary, you'll receive 7,500 Rapid Rewards points, worth about $112, based on TPG's valuations.

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What is the Minimum Credit Score Needed for a Southwest Credit Card? For the Southwest credit cards, you have the best approval odds with a minimum 670 credit score. This score is the start of “good credit”, the second-best credit score tier.

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No, your Rapid Rewards points do not expire. However, if you choose to close your account, the points in your account will be terminated.

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Included in the bonus is 30,000 points when meeting the minimum spending qualification, which will usually yield you somewhere between 1.3 and 1.4 cents per point — this means you can redeem 30,000 Southwest points for at least $390 in Southwest flights!

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You need a credit score of 700 or higher to get a Southwest Airlines credit card, as at least good credit is required for approval. If your credit score is below the threshold, it's best to wait and apply after you meet the credit score requirement. You can check your credit score for free, right here on WalletHub.

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Generally speaking, to get approved for a Southwest Airlines credit card, you'll likely need a good to excellent credit score. This usually translates to a score in the ballpark of the upper 600s to the 700s and beyond.

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You can make a reservation for reward travel using points at Southwest.com® by selecting points as your payment option. Can I book travel with points for Passengers other than myself? Yes. If you're the Rapid Rewards Member and will be using your points, you'll need to make the reservation for the person traveling.

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  1. Earn more points with everyday purchases. Use the Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card3 and shop with our partners. ...
  2. Check out Rapid Rewards promotions. Take advantage of our latest flight deals and partner promotions. ...
  3. Get the most out of your Rapid Rewards membership. ...
  4. Buy, gift, and transfer points.


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