Should I upgrade my Chase Southwest card?

It is worth upgrading to the Southwest Priority Card if you are a frequent flyer with the airline and can afford the $149 annual fee. The card gives people with at least good credit access to perks like a yearly travel credit and free upgraded boarding.



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To see if your Southwest Premier Card qualifies for an upgrade, call customer service at 1-800-792-0001. Chase also periodically sends targeted upgrade offers to existing cardholders by email.

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If you were to upgrade your current card, there would be little impact to the credit history of the account. Increasing your credit limit may decrease your credit utilization percentage, which in turn could raise your score a few points.

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There are two Southwest credit cards that give Upgraded Boarding — a personal and business version. Both provide 4 Southwest upgraded boardings per cardmember year.

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Once you've had your Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card for at least a year, you can upgrade to the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. To do so, just call the number on the back of your card to contact customer service.

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Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card overview Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. 3,000 anniversary points each year.

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Here's how you can maximize benefits of the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card.
  1. Apply when the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card bonus is high.
  2. Use your $75 Southwest annual travel credit.
  3. Renew your card to receive 7,500 anniversary bonus points.
  4. Take advantage of 4 upgraded boardings.


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Southwest® Upgraded Boardings: Each anniversary year you will be reimbursed for the purchase of up to four Upgraded Boardings which are positions A1-A15.

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In addition to earning points, members can also enjoy perks such as priority boarding a few times each year, travel credits and, depending on the card, progress toward elite status. Plus, access to Southwest's valuable Companion Pass, which will be discussed below.

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Ask at check-in. Airlines may sell upgrades at a discount when you check-in, either online or at the airport. The closer to the flight departing, the less likely the airline is to sell a cash fare in the upgraded cabin. Thus, they may be open to the idea of offering it to an existing passenger for a discounted price.

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It depends on the airline you're flying with, but it is generally cheaper to upgrade to business class at the airport than it is to book a business class ticket from the outset. To upgrade at the airport, you will need to ask about availability and then pay the difference in fare.

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