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Now that we need 135,000 for Southwest companion pass' these cards give us a hefty jump to reach that goal:
- Southwest Performance Chase Business Card - 120,000 POINTS - 80,000 points after spending $5000 in 3 months + 40,000 points after spending $15,000 in 9 months - $199/annual fee.
- Southwest Premier Chase Business Card - 120,000 POINTS - 60,000 points after spending $3000 in 3 months + 60,000 after spending $15,000 in 9 months - $99/annual fee.
Southwest Premier Business Card is now offering up to 120,000 points. Get 60,000 Points after spending $3000 in 3 months, then get and additional 60,000 Points after spending $15,000 in 9 months. Offer ends 8/28/23. Annual fee is $99.
| Bonus Points | Minimum Spend | Point Value | Annual Value | Annual Fee | 1st Year Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60,000 | $3,000 | 1.3 ¢ | $80 | $99 | $800 |
| Best Value | Differentiating Perks | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Companion Pass, US & Caribbean Flights | 6000 bonus points annually | No CR , 5/24 , Chase 2/30 , Chase 4/6 |
3X points
3.9¢ Per Dollar Spent
1X points
1.3¢ Per Dollar Spent
2X points
2.6¢ Per Dollar Spent
2X points
2.6¢ Per Dollar Spent
2X points
2.6¢ Per Dollar Spent
Transfer To Spouse/Partner Yes - $$
Transfer To Friends Yes
Outside Point System Southwest Rapid Rewards
1:1 81% value retained
3:1 72% value retained
5:2 33% value retained
The sign-up bonus on this card is great. It gives you access to some pretty fantastic destinations, and if your time frame for travel is a little flexible, you can get up to 3 round trip flights using the low fare calendar. Southwest also has a great 2 checked bags free policy that makes vacation packing headache free. The annual fee is almost given back to you in the 6,000 anniversary points you'll receive annually. Overall, do not be intimidated by the word “business” attached to this card. Follow our lead and you’ll be traveling with your companion pass in no time.
If you missed Chase's ridiculously generous sign up bonus of points PLUS a one-year companion pass, then this can be your savior card. You will need this card along with another one of the Southwest cards to reach the 110,000 points for a Companion Pass. But with this welcome bonus alone, you’re over half way there. Remember when you qualify for companion status you'll get that status for the remainder of the year in which you qualify PLUS the whole next year as well. So it’s best to get it at the beginning of the calendar year.
Yup, even you. Thanks to the wave of Lyft, Uber, Poshmark, Ebay, etc. we are all really proprietors in a sense and therefore should apply for this card. Remember to use your (tax ID) number when applying. Beware though: this card doesn’t count toward your Chase 5/24, but you will not be approved if you’ve opened 5+ cards in the past 2 years, excluding certain business cards.
Southwest is perhaps the most loved and hated points program.
It’s loved because of their Companion Pass and the sheer number of free flights you can earn with Southwest cards and Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers. We’ve booked 8 round trip flights with the bonus of just two cards.
It's hated by some because they don’t like the cattle boarding process and the lack of business or first class. Those shortcoming aside -- if your goal is to get as many free domestic flights from point A to point B as possible, Southwest is tough to beat.
If you have earned the Southwest Companion Pass, this is also one of the highest values of Chase Ultimate Rewards partner transfers.
Check out our full article on How to Earth the Southwest Companion Pass here.
This business card will not show on your personal credit report, so it won't count against your 5/24 status
Your application will be declined if 5 new cards are reported on your personal credit report in the past 24 months
You'll be declined if you apply for a third Chase card of any kind within 30 days
Chase will decline your application you apply for a 5th Chase card (personal or BUSINESS) in 6 months
Now that we need 135,000 for Southwest companion pass' these cards give us a hefty jump to reach that goal:
- Southwest Performance Chase Business Card - 120,000 POINTS - 80,000 points after spending $5000 in 3 months + 40,000 points after spending $15,000 in 9 months - $199/annual fee.
- Southwest Premier Chase Business Card - 120,000 POINTS - 60,000 points after spending $3000 in 3 months + 60,000 after spending $15,000 in 9 months - $99/annual fee.
Southwest Premier Business Card is now offering up to 120,000 points. Get 60,000 Points after spending $3000 in 3 months, then get and additional 60,000 Points after spending $15,000 in 9 months. Offer ends 8/28/23. Annual fee is $99.
