Plus, you also get bonus points every account anniversary. If you're a business owner, you can get even more from your Southwest credit card than 50,000 points as a signup bonus. The Southwest? Rapid Rewards? Performance Business Credit Card gives 80,000 points for spending $5,000 in the first 3 months.

Yes, Southwest frequently offers sign-up bonuses significantly higher than 50,000 points. Throughout 2025 and into early 2026, it has become common to see 60,000, 75,000, or even 85,000-point offers on their Rapid Rewards credit cards (Plus, Premier, and Priority). Occasionally, Southwest runs a "limited-time" promotion where the bonus includes a Companion Pass valid for several months in addition to a smaller point haul (like 30,000 points). For 2026 "points hackers," the highest-value offers usually appear in the spring and autumn; hitting a 75,000-point bonus is often enough to cover several round-trip flights to Hawaii or the Caribbean. However, these "mega-bonuses" usually require a higher spending threshold (e.g., spending $3,000 to $5,000 in the first 3 months), so it is a "pro-tip" to time your application with a major purchase to ensure you lock in the extra points.