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Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus, Premier, & Priority Credit Cards: Earn 75k Bonus Points w/ $3k Spent in First 3 Months

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Last Call: Chase is offering the following: Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months with the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus, Premier, & Priority Credit Cards. Offer expires on 12/11/2023 9AM EST.

The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card offers the following benefits. The annual fee is $69.
  • Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
  • 3,000 anniversary points each year.
  • Earn 2X points on Southwest® purchases.
  • Earn 2X points on local transit and commuting, including rideshare.
  • Earn 2X points on internet, cable, and phone services; select streaming.
  • 2 EarlyBird Check-In® each year.
  • Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on all other purchases.
  • Member FDIC
The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card offers the following benefits. The annual fee is $99.
  • Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
  • 6,000 anniversary points each year.
  • Earn 3X points on Southwest® purchases.
  • Earn 2X points on local transit and commuting, including rideshare.
  • Earn 2X points on internet, cable, and phone services; select streaming.
  • 2 EarlyBird Check-In® each year.
  • No foreign transaction fees.
  • Member FDIC
The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card offers the following benefits. The annual fee is $149.
  • Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
  • 7,500 anniversary points each year.
  • Earn 3X points on Southwest® purchases.
  • Earn 2X points on local transit and commuting, including rideshare.
  • Earn 2X points on internet, cable, and phone services; select streaming.
  • $75 Southwest® travel credit each year.
  • No foreign transaction fees.
  • Member FDIC
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10-26-2023 at 05:18 AM.

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10-26-2023 at 05:18 AM.
Here are some pointers from prior years' you might want to be aware of.....

If you already have an individual Southwest Credit Card in your wallet right now but received your SIGN ON BONUS more than 2 years ago, then my advice is to just cancel it today....then, wait 32 days, and then re-apply for a card under this deal to try to get in on this deal with the 75k bonus offer. (I can't guarantee it would work, but that's what I would do, and what I have done in years' past). Offer ends 12/11/2023 so there is 46 days left.

Also, look it up if it is a concern, but Chase also has its 5/24 rule re approving/denying new credit card applications (in case you have had too many new credit cards in the past 24 months).

Also, most people would also delay finishing the $3,000 spending requirement until early January so that they could have these points post in January 2024 (but still be sure to meet the initial 3 month requirement, which is from when you are APPROVED for the card, and not from when you receive the physical card). Trying to have the points post in January 2024 is beneficial because it would provide a healthy start to qualifying for companion pass in 2024 (assuming companion passes will remain the case in 2024).

Finally, if you already have a Rapid Rewards account number, keep it handy and enter it in during the credit card application process (Otherwise they will issue a new rapid rewards number).
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shurik74
10-26-2023 at 08:56 AM.
10-26-2023 at 08:56 AM.
Thanks for a post! Exactly steps i'm taking now as you described...
Step #1 -- called CS and canceled current accout
Step #2 -- wait 32 days and apply for a new card even though CS said you can apply now.
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dfactor30
10-26-2023 at 09:57 AM.
10-26-2023 at 09:57 AM.
What is the best method to time this correctly if you are aiming for the companion pass? Sign up around November then finish the $3k spend in January? Maybe apply for the business card slightly before the personal card? Thanks.
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lleung1980
10-26-2023 at 10:16 AM.
10-26-2023 at 10:16 AM.
Quote from JFalc :
Here are some pointers from prior years' you might want to be aware of.....

If you already have an individual Southwest Credit Card in your wallet right now but received your SIGN ON BONUS more than 2 years ago, then my advice is to just cancel it today....then, wait 32 days, and then re-apply for a card under this deal to try to get in on this deal with the 75k bonus offer. (I can't guarantee it would work, but that's what I would do, and what I have done in years' past). Offer ends 12/11/2023 so there is 46 days left.

Also, look it up if it is a concern, but Chase also has its 5/24 rule re approving/denying new credit card applications (in case you have had too many new credit cards in the past 24 months).

Also, most people would also delay finishing the $3,000 spending requirement until early January so that they could have these points post in January 2024 (but still be sure to meet the initial 3 month requirement, which is from when you are APPROVED for the card, and not from when you receive the physical card). Trying to have the points post in January 2024 is beneficial because it would provide a healthy start to qualifying for companion pass in 2024 (assuming companion passes will remain the case in 2024).

Finally, if you already have a Rapid Rewards account number, keep it handy and enter it in during the credit card application process (Otherwise they will issue a new rapid rewards number).

Is it not possible to have more than one SW card?
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SigEp0361
10-26-2023 at 11:57 AM.
10-26-2023 at 11:57 AM.
What if I have a business SW card? Can I app for 2 personal cards if I cancel it? I've had it 3 years and am currently 0/24 with 800+ score. Wanting to get a companion pass for 2024-25.
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10-26-2023 at 12:23 PM.
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Quote from SigEp0361 :
What if I have a business SW card? Can I app for 2 personal cards if I cancel it? I've had it 3 years and am currently 0/24 with 800+ score. Wanting to get a companion pass for 2024-25.
SWA groups them.

For purposes of achieving these bonuses,
SWA allows you to have an individual (personal) card and a business card.

You cannot achieve two quick bonuses from two individual (personal) cards
I don't believe that you can achieve two quick bonuses from two business cards.

Works with one and one.

Since you said you have no individual cards currently (and I assume you have not received a 'personal' SWA initial card bonus in the past 24 months)...., If I were you....I'd apply for this deal (individual) card.
Get the card.
After being approved for this card, promptly cancel the Biz card.
Spend on the individual card, but wait to finish the $3000 in spending until early January.

Wait 32 days since cancellation of your Biz card, and then apply for a SWA business card, either later this year or early next year.
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10-26-2023 at 12:26 PM.
10-26-2023 at 12:26 PM.
Quote from shurik74 :
Thanks for a post! Exactly steps i'm taking now as you described...
Step #1 -- called CS and canceled current accout
Step #2 -- wait 32 days and apply for a new card even though CS said you can apply now.
The reason I wait 32 days is that it seems to me that Chase doesnt really consider it fully 'closed' until the statement close date is finished out. So if I cancel on the 26th, but my statement close is on the 23rd of each month...it seems like Chase doesnt really consider it closed until the 24th hits.

That's how I have experienced it in years past. Just my two cents. That is why I wait 32 days.
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This is not really a Companion Pass thread. .... but there was one recently here so you will find answers in that thread if you are trying for the Companion Pass.
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atwnsw
10-26-2023 at 12:39 PM.
10-26-2023 at 12:39 PM.
My wife has a SW personal card and would receive a 20k referral if I use her link. However, I only see 50k points through her link.

Is there anyway to get the best of both worlds: 75k from this offer and 20k referral to her?
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10-26-2023 at 06:55 PM.
10-26-2023 at 06:55 PM.
Quote from atwnsw :
My wife has a SW personal card and would receive a 20k referral if I use her link. However, I only see 50k points through her link.

Is there anyway to get the best of both worlds: 75k from this offer and 20k referral to her?
That's how it was last year for a potential 75k for card holder + 20K for referrer.

I am going to check back over the next few days to see if it shows up on the chase refer a friend page. So far, it has not. I don't know. I hope so.
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QuestorJones
10-29-2023 at 11:33 AM.
10-29-2023 at 11:33 AM.
Can points be redeemed for cash? If so, what's the conversion rate?
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QuestorJones
10-29-2023 at 11:41 AM.
10-29-2023 at 11:41 AM.
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Can points be redeemed for cash? If so, what's the conversion rate?
Wow, I just checked and the redemption options are pretty bad…

Basically gift cards run at about $50 worth of gift card for every 10,000 points…meaning the 75,000 points add upto about $375 worth of rewards in gift cards…

Every card point deal in the past was $100 per every 10,000 points….so in the past 75,000 points meant $750 in gift cards… not any more though.

Maybe worth more if you actually use for flights though.

Anyway, buyer be aware.

Good luck.
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ap360
10-30-2023 at 10:43 AM.
10-30-2023 at 10:43 AM.
I am looking to apply for one, which one should I get - Plus, Premier or Priority? Not a big traveller, just for casual travel, maybe once a year.
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jordanz12
10-30-2023 at 12:33 PM.
10-30-2023 at 12:33 PM.
Don't convert to giftcards...the value is in redeeming flights. 75k miles converts to about $1,500 in flight costs looking at the calendar quick wag.
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