Can you use Chase Sapphire Reserve points for Southwest?
Southwest Is a Chase Ultimate Rewards® Transfer PartnerAnyone that holds a credit card like the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card or the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card can transfer their Ultimate Rewards points to Southwest.
Unfortunately, you won't get lounge access of any kind by owning the Chase Sapphire Preferred. But, you can get free Priority Pass lounge access with the Chase Sapphire Reserve. This way, you can find a lounge regardless of which airline you fly. Plus, you'll still earn Chase Ultimate Rewards on every card purchase.
If your goal is to get or maintain a good credit score, two to three credit card accounts, in addition to other types of credit, are generally recommended. This combination may help you improve your credit mix. Lenders and creditors like to see a wide variety of credit types on your credit report.
Southwest credit cardsUsing a co-branded credit card is one of the fastest ways to earn Rapid Rewards points quickly, since the cards often have generous welcome offers. Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
If you have one of Chase's travel cards and you want to transfer Chase points to Southwest, you'll get a 1:1 transfer ratio. That means 1,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points are worth 1,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards points.
No, buying Southwest points is not worth it. Southwest Rapid Rewards points are worth an average of 1.33 cents each, while buying them costs around 3 cents per point, which means you would not be getting a good deal.
Do the points I earn expire? No, your Rapid Rewards points do not expire. However, if you choose to close your account, the points in your account will be terminated.