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Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus

Cheapest way into Southwest's free-checked-bag club, but the real prize is the Companion Pass boost these points chip toward. Only worth it if you actually fly Southwest.

Current public offer

80,000 bonus points after $1,000 spend in 3 months — as of 2026-07-01 · source

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Fees & fine print

  • Annual fee: $99
  • Suggested credit: Good / Excellent (690+)

Earning

  • 2x Southwest
  • 2x gas & grocery (first $5,000/yr)
  • 2x Lyft, 1x everything else

Informational only — not financial advice. Offers change; verify all terms with the issuer before applying.