Each card offers a slightly different set of benefits, points earning rates and anniversary account bonuses. Annual fees range from $69 per year on the Southwest Plus Credit Card to $199 each year for the benefits-packed Southwest Performance Business Credit Card.
Earn Through Rapid Rewards Partners
Travelers can also earn Southwest Rapid Rewards points from a variety of Rapid Rewards partners. Rapid Rewards partners with six hotel providers, two hotel booking platforms and eight car rental companies.
Earn by Transferring Points from Other Programs
Southwest is a partner of two major transferable point currencies: Chase Ultimate Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy. Either can be viable options when you need to top off your Rapid Rewards account for a redemption.
The two awards during Hotels & Destinations Week went to Hilton Honors, winning the trophy for Best Hotel Loyalty Program and Best Hotel Cobranded Credit Card (for the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card). It may seem strange for a premium travel card with a hefty annual fee to take home an award during a year when many people aren’t traveling. However, with the automatic Diamond status, annual statement credits and the limited-time changes Amex made in light of COVID-19, readers clearly still saw immense value in the Aspire Card a sentiment echoed by TPG staffers.
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