fbpx accordion-minus accordion-plus account-aside-cards-ico account-aside-consultations-ico account-aside-logout-ico account-aside-profile-ico account-aside-reading-ico account-aside-settings-ico account-aside-wishlist-ico account-categories-edit account-categories-save account-mobile-nav-arr account-sidebar-active bonus-ico btn-find-ico btn-gradient-fb-ico btn-ico-edit business-ico calc-ico cash-ico check-green close-ico compare-card-equal-ico compare-card-plus-ico compare-plus-ico compare-tooltip-arr compare-tooltip-close compare-tooltip-ico correct-ico correct-large-ico credit-card-bullet dashboard-btn-arr dashboard-email-ico dashboard-pass-ico err-info-ico facebook facetwp-selections-arr filter-arr filter-cross heart-ico-filled heart-ico hero-section-bg-animated-mask hero-section-bg-mask-2 hero-section-bg-mask home-slider-arr-icon incorrect-ico insta is-best-ico listing-mob-filter listing-mob-sort loader-ico lock-ico-filled-white lock-ico-filled lock-ico login-facebook login-google login-linkedin my-cards-toggle notification-close-ico notification-success-ico notify-like-clicked notify-like notify-me-ico-clicked notify-me-ico num-counter-item-ico personal-ico points-ico price-edit-blue profile-ico remove-card search-ico select-arr share-facebook-ico share-linkedin-ico share-mail-ico share-twitter-ico sign-in-google-ico slider-ico-1 slider-ico-2 slider-ico-3 slider-ico-4 slider-ico-5 slider-ico-6 stars-5-empty stars-5-filled-edit stars-5-filled tooltip-filter-ico-green tooltip-filter-ico-light tooltip-filter-ico-white tooltip-filter-ico tooltip-ico transfer-bonus-ico transfer-bonuses-close transfer-tooltip-ico twitter-widget-ico twitter ybcc-comparison-arr ybcc-comparison-card ybcc-socials-fb ybcc-socials-inst ybcc-socials-tw ybcc-socials-yt youtube
Explore Credit Cards Add Your Spending Profile
💳 Subscribe to Bonus Offer Notifications!

Credit Card Reviews by JT Genter

About the Author

JT is currently the editor-in-chief for AwardWallet. He is also a freelance writer for Forbes Advisor, NerdWallet, and the LendingTree family of websites (ValuePenguin, CompareCards). He’s best known for publishing over 2,000 articles - including over 100 flight and hotel reviews - during more than 4 years at The Points Guy.

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
(4.1) Our Review

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Min Credit Score:
Good (670-739) *
Annual Fee:
$95

Bonus Offer

LAST CHANCE: Ends by Nov 14, 2024: Get up to $1,050 in Chase Travel℠ value: Earn 60,000 bonus points after $4,000 in purchases in your first 3 months from account opening. That's worth $750 when redeemed through Chase Travel. Plus, get up to $300 in statement credits on Chase Travel purchases within your first year.

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

Earn this multiplier when you purchase via Chase Travel℠. If you purchase any other way, you will earn 2X points.

5 x
Airfare
Estimated Rewards Value: 8.75%

Earn this multiplier when you purchase via Chase Travel℠. If you purchase any other way, you will earn 2X points.

5 x
Car Rentals
Estimated Rewards Value: 8.75%

Earn this multiplier when you purchase via Chase Travel℠. If you purchase any other way, you will earn 2X points.

5 x
Hotels
Estimated Rewards Value: 8.75%
3 x
Dining Out / Food Delivery
Estimated Rewards Value: 5.25%
3 x
Streaming Services
Estimated Rewards Value: 5.25%
2 x
Transit
Estimated Rewards Value: 3.5%
2 x
Cruises
Estimated Rewards Value: 3.5%
1 x
Everything Else
Estimated Rewards Value: 1.75%
+
 more
  • Earns valuable and highly flexible Chase Ultimate Rewards points.
  • Extensive travel protections -- including lost luggage insurance and a damage waiver on rental cars.
  • 3X points on dining means you can rack up points quickly!

Pros

  • You can offset the annual fee by more than half with the $50 annual credit on hotel stays purchased through Chase Travel℠
  • Earns valuable and highly flexible Chase Ultimate Rewards points.
  • Extensive travel protections -- including lost luggage insurance and a damage waiver on rental cars.

Cons

  • A low earning rate of 1x point per dollar on other purchases keeps it from being an ideal everyday spending card.
  • High credit scores required for account opening.
  • Lack of travel benefits like a Global Entry application fee credit.
Annual Fee: $95
Foreign
Transaction Fee:
0%
Min Credit
Score:
Good (670-739) *
Point
Value:
$0.01-$0.0175

The Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Preferred, and Ink Preferred all have the ability to transfer to airline and hotel partners. We use an average value that you can expect to get by utilizing your points for these transfer partners. If you do not have at least one of these cards, Ultimate Rewards are worth exactly 1 cent per point. Also keep in mind that when you redeem your points, you can elect to book travel through the Ultimate Rewards portal where the Sapphire Preferred and Ink Preferred have a point value of 1.25 cents per point and the Sapphire Reserve has points worth 1.5 cents each. You can move points freely between your Ultimate Rewards cards, i.e. from a Chase Freedom Unlimited to a Chase Sapphire Reserve. You can also read our Guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards points.

APR: 20.99%-27.99% (Variable)
Balance
transfer fees:
Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Author: JT Genter
Editor: Dave Grossman
Total Rating:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Last Updated: November 13, 2024
Intro bonus:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Annual Fee:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Benefits:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Multipliers:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card

YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
(3.7) Our Review

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Min Credit Score:
Good (670-739) *
Annual Fee:
$69

Bonus Offer

Earn a $400 statement credit and 40,000 points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 4 months from account opening. (See Companion Pass Guide!)

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

Applies only to tickets purchased directly from Southwest. Other airfare earns 1X.

3 x
Airfare
Estimated Rewards Value: 4.2%
2 x
Transit
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
2 x
Cable / Internet / VOIP Phone
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
2 x
Cellular Phone Service
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
2 x
Streaming Services
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
1 x
Everything Else
Estimated Rewards Value: 1.4%
+
 more
  • Lowest annual fee of any of the Southwest credit cards.
  • Cardmember anniversary bonus and EarlyBird Check-In more than offset the card's annual fee.
  • Solid travel and purchase protections.

Pros

  • Two Early-Bird Check-Ins each year
  • 3,000 bonus points every account anniversary
  • Lowest annual fee of any Southwest credit cards

Cons

  • Bonus Spending categories could be better
  • This card does have foreign transaction fees on overseas purchases, unlike the Southwest Premier and Priority credit cards
Annual Fee: $69
Foreign
Transaction Fee:
3% of each transaction in U.S. dollars
Min Credit
Score:
Good (670-739) *
Point
Value:
$0.014

When used on Wanna Get Away fares, 1.3 cents is the approximate value you get. On certain international routeswith high taxes, however, you may be able to yield close to 2 cents. Those are the exceptions to the rule, though, so I peg the value at 1.4 cents.

APR: 20.99%-27.99% (Variable)
Balance
transfer fees:
Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Author: JT Genter
Editor: Dave Grossman
Total Rating:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Last Updated: November 13, 2024
Intro bonus:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Annual Fee:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Benefits:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Multipliers:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card

YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
(4.3) Our Review

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Min Credit Score:
Good (670-739) *
Annual Fee:
$199

Bonus Offer

Earn 80,000 points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

Applies only to Southwest Airlines booked directly with Southwest; Otherwise earn 1X

4 x
Airfare
Estimated Rewards Value: 5.6%
2 x
Cable / Internet / VOIP Phone
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
2 x
Cellular Phone Service
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
1 x
Everything Else
Estimated Rewards Value: 1.4%
+
 more
  • Four Upgraded Boardings each card membership year
  • Generous spending rewards categories
  • 9,000 bonus points on every cardmember anniversary

Pros

  • Four Upgraded Boardings each card membership year
  • Generous spending rewards categories
  • 9,000 bonus points on every cardmember anniversary

Cons

  • The high annual fee will be hard to justify for infrequent travelers
  • Rapid Rewards points only provide a good value for Southwest flights
Annual Fee: $199
Foreign
Transaction Fee:
0%
Min Credit
Score:
Good (670-739) *
Point
Value:
$0.014

When used on Wanna Get Away fares, 1.3 cents is the approximate value you get. On certain international routeswith high taxes, however, you may be able to yield close to 2 cents. Those are the exceptions to the rule, though, so I peg the value at 1.4 cents.

APR: 20.99%-27.99% (Variable)
Balance
transfer fees:
Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each balance transfer, whichever is greater.
Author: JT Genter
Editor: Dave Grossman
Total Rating:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Last Updated: November 13, 2024
Intro bonus:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Annual Fee:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Benefits:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Multipliers:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card

YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
(3.9) Our Review

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Min Credit Score:
Good (670-739) *
Annual Fee:
$99

Bonus Offer

Earn 60,000 points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

Earn 3X on Southwest flights booked directly; otherwise earn 1X

3 x
Airfare
Estimated Rewards Value: 4.2%
2 x
Transit
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%

Only when booked via the Rapid Rewards portal; Otherwise earn 1X.

2 x
Hotels
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%

Only when booked via the Rapid Rewards portal; Otherwise earn 1X.

2 x
Car Rentals
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
1 x
Everything Else
Estimated Rewards Value: 1.4%
+
 more
  • Southwest-specific perks like 25% back on inflight purchases and two EarlyBird Check-Ins
  • Ability to spend toward A-List status and the Southwest Companion Pass
  • 6,000 bonus points on every cardmember anniversary

Pros

  • 6,000 bonus points on every cardmember anniversary
  • Southwest-specific perks like 25% back on inflight purchases and two EarlyBird Check-Ins
  • Ability to spend toward A-List status and the Southwest Companion Pass

Cons

  • Lack of business spending rewards categories
  • Better perks and earning rates on the Southwest Performance Business Card
Annual Fee: $99
Foreign
Transaction Fee:
0%
Min Credit
Score:
Good (670-739) *
Point
Value:
$0.014

When used on Wanna Get Away fares, 1.3 cents is the approximate value you get. On certain international routeswith high taxes, however, you may be able to yield close to 2 cents. Those are the exceptions to the rule, though, so I peg the value at 1.4 cents.

APR: 20.99%-27.99% (Variable)
Balance
transfer fees:
Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Author: JT Genter
Editor: Dave Grossman
Total Rating:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Last Updated: November 13, 2024
Intro bonus:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Annual Fee:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Benefits:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Multipliers:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
(4.5) Our Review

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Min Credit Score:
Good (670-739) *
Annual Fee:
$99

Bonus Offer

Earn 140,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months from account opening.

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

10 points per dollar at eligible IHG hotels worldwide; 5X points per dollar on any other hotel purchases.

10 x
Hotels
Estimated Rewards Value: 4%
5 x
Airfare
Estimated Rewards Value: 2%
5 x
Transit
Estimated Rewards Value: 2%
5 x
Car Rentals
Estimated Rewards Value: 2%
5 x
Gas Stations
Estimated Rewards Value: 2%
5 x
Dining Out / Food Delivery
Estimated Rewards Value: 2%
3 x
Everything Else
Estimated Rewards Value: 1.2%
+
 more
  • Get discounts on IHG points purchases, Platinum Elite status, and a fourth night free on rewards stays
  • The annual free night award (at renewal) alone can justify the annual fee.
  • Includes other travel perks like Global Entry, United TravelBank Cash, and travel protections.

Pros

  • Get Platinum Elite status, a fourth night free, and a free night certificate each account anniversary year.
  • Score other travel perks like United credits and Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or a NEXUS statement credit.
  • Earn bonus points at IHG Hotels, and on travel, gas stations, and dining.

Cons

  • Low IHG point value means a limited return on spending.
  • Eligibility is limited to those who meet Chase 5/24 requirements.
Annual Fee: $99
Foreign
Transaction Fee:
0%
Min Credit
Score:
Good (670-739) *
Point
Value:
$0.004

IHG, home of hotel brands like Intercontinental and Holiday Inn, generally provide about four tenths of a cent in value, following a 2021 devaluation and move to fully dynamic award pricing. I'll redeem when I can get more than that. While you can transfer from Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG, you really never should as you are cutting the value in half as they transfer 1:1. There is no cap on any hotel rates in points like with Hilton. If you have an IHG Premier or Business Premier credit card, you'll get the 4th night free on rewards which can add significant value.

APR: 20.99%-27.99% (Variable)
Balance
transfer fees:
Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Author: JT Genter
Editor: Dave Grossman
Total Rating:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Last Updated: November 13, 2024
Intro bonus:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Annual Fee:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Benefits:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Multipliers:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card

YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
(4.4) Our Review

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Min Credit Score:
Good (670-739) *
Annual Fee:
$99

Bonus Offer

Earn 140,000 Bonus Points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

10 points per dollar at eligible IHG hotels worldwide; 5X points per dollar on any other hotel purchases.

10 x
Hotels
Estimated Rewards Value: 4%
5 x
Airfare
Estimated Rewards Value: 2%
5 x
Transit
Estimated Rewards Value: 2%
5 x
Car Rentals
Estimated Rewards Value: 2%
5 x
Gas Stations
Estimated Rewards Value: 2%
5 x
Dining Out / Food Delivery
Estimated Rewards Value: 2%
5 x
Office Supplies
Estimated Rewards Value: 2%
5 x
Advertising on Search Engines and Social Media
Estimated Rewards Value: 2%
3 x
Everything Else
Estimated Rewards Value: 1.2%
+
 more
  • Get IHG elite status, fourth night free on award stays, and discounts on points purchases.
  • The annual free night award alone can justify the annual fee.
  • Includes other travel perks like Global Entry, United TravelBank Cash, and travel protections.

Pros

  • Get IHG Platinum Elite status, fourth night free on award nights, and a free night certificate each account anniversary year.
  • Score other travel perks like United TravelBank Cash and a Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS reimbursement as a statement credit.
  • Earn bonus points in a variety of categories including at IHG hotels and gas stations.

Cons

  • IHG Rewards points aren't worth as much as other points currencies.
  • May have a lower sign-up bonus than the personal version of the card.
Annual Fee: $99
Foreign
Transaction Fee:
0%
Min Credit
Score:
Good (670-739) *
Point
Value:
$0.004

IHG, home of hotel brands like Intercontinental and Holiday Inn, generally provide about four tenths of a cent in value, following a 2021 devaluation and move to fully dynamic award pricing. I'll redeem when I can get more than that. While you can transfer from Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG, you really never should as you are cutting the value in half as they transfer 1:1. There is no cap on any hotel rates in points like with Hilton. If you have an IHG Premier or Business Premier credit card, you'll get the 4th night free on rewards which can add significant value.

APR: 20.99%-27.99% (Variable)
Balance
transfer fees:
Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Author: JT Genter
Editor: Dave Grossman
Total Rating:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Last Updated: November 13, 2024
Intro bonus:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Annual Fee:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Benefits:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Multipliers:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card

YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
(4) Our Review

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Min Credit Score:
Good (670-739) *
Annual Fee:
$0

Bonus Offer

Earn 100,000 Bonus Points after spending $2,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

At IHG brand hotels and resorts booked directly; otherwise earn 2X.

5 x
Hotels
Estimated Rewards Value: 2%
3 x
Cable / Internet / VOIP Phone
Estimated Rewards Value: 1.2%
3 x
Gas Stations
Estimated Rewards Value: 1.2%
3 x
Cellular Phone Service
Estimated Rewards Value: 1.2%
3 x
Dining Out / Food Delivery
Estimated Rewards Value: 1.2%
3 x
Streaming Services
Estimated Rewards Value: 1.2%
2 x
Everything Else
Estimated Rewards Value: 0.8%
+
 more
  • Despite no annual fee, get IHG Silver Elite and a fourth reward night free on rewards of 4 or more consecutive nights
  • Earn bonus points at IHG hotels and resorts, at gas stations, streaming services, and more
  • Get solid purchase and travel protections

Pros

  • Get a fourth night free on all reward night stays of 4+ nights.
  • No annual fee.
  • Solid sign up bonus points, especially for a no annual fee card.

Cons

  • Doesn't come with a free night award, like the IHG Premier Card
  • Complimentary Silver Elite status doesn't offer many perks
Annual Fee: $0
Foreign
Transaction Fee:
0%
Min Credit
Score:
Good (670-739) *
Point
Value:
$0.004

IHG, home of hotel brands like Intercontinental and Holiday Inn, generally provide about four tenths of a cent in value, following a 2021 devaluation and move to fully dynamic award pricing. I'll redeem when I can get more than that. While you can transfer from Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG, you really never should as you are cutting the value in half as they transfer 1:1. There is no cap on any hotel rates in points like with Hilton. If you have an IHG Premier or Business Premier credit card, you'll get the 4th night free on rewards which can add significant value.

APR: 20.99%-27.99% (Variable)
Balance
transfer fees:
Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Author: JT Genter
Editor: Dave Grossman
Total Rating:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Last Updated: November 13, 2024
Intro bonus:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Annual Fee:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Benefits:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Multipliers:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card

YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
(4) Our Review

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Min Credit Score:
Good (670-739) *
Annual Fee:
$149

Bonus Offer

Earn a $400 statement credit and 40,000 points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 4 months from account opening. (See Companion Pass Guide!)

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

Applies only to tickets purchased directly from Southwest. Other airfare earns 1X.

3 x
Airfare
Estimated Rewards Value: 4.2%
2 x
Transit
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
2 x
Cable / Internet / VOIP Phone
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
2 x
Cellular Phone Service
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
2 x
Streaming Services
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
1 x
Everything Else
Estimated Rewards Value: 1.4%
+
 more
  • Excellent Southwest-specific perks - including an annual travel credit and bonus points every cardmember anniversary.
  • Earn points toward Southwest Companion Pass and Tier Qualifying Points toward A-List and A-List Preferred Status.
  • Solid purchase and travel protections.

Pros

  • $75 Southwest annual travel credit
  • 7,500 bonus points each cardmember anniversary (worth $105)
  • Four Upgraded Boarding passes each year

Cons

  • $149 annual fee is the highest annual fee of any personal Southwest credit card.
  • Rapid Rewards points are only really valuable for Southwest award flights.
Annual Fee: $149
Foreign
Transaction Fee:
0%
Min Credit
Score:
Good (670-739) *
Point
Value:
$0.014

When used on Wanna Get Away fares, 1.3 cents is the approximate value you get. On certain international routeswith high taxes, however, you may be able to yield close to 2 cents. Those are the exceptions to the rule, though, so I peg the value at 1.4 cents.

APR: 20.99%-27.99% (Variable)
Balance
transfer fees:
Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each balance transfer, whichever is greater.
Author: JT Genter
Editor: Dave Grossman
Total Rating:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Last Updated: November 13, 2024
Intro bonus:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Annual Fee:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Benefits:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Multipliers:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Notify me of bonus offer changes

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card

YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
(3.9) Our Review

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Min Credit Score:
Good (670-739) *
Annual Fee:
$99

Bonus Offer

Earn a $400 statement credit and 40,000 points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 4 months from account opening. (See Companion Pass Guide!)

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

Applies only to tickets purchased directly from Southwest. Other airfare earns 1X.

3 x
Airfare
Estimated Rewards Value: 4.2%
2 x
Transit
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
2 x
Cable / Internet / VOIP Phone
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
2 x
Cellular Phone Service
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
2 x
Streaming Services
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
1 x
Everything Else
Estimated Rewards Value: 1.4%
+
 more
  • Get Southwest-specific benefits like EarlyBird Check-Ins and 25% back on inflight purchases.
  • The reasonable annual fee is almost fully offset by cardmember anniversary bonus points.
  • Earn points toward the Southwest Companion Pass and Tier-Qualifying Points toward A-List Status and A-List Preferred Status.

Pros

  • Two Early-Bird Check-Ins each year
  • 6,000 bonus points every account anniversary
  • Solid spending category bonus

Cons

  • Rapid Rewards points aren't valuable for anything other than flying Southwest.
  • The Southwest Priority Credit Card is likely a better fit for frequent Southwest flyers.
Annual Fee: $99
Foreign
Transaction Fee:
0%
Min Credit
Score:
Good (670-739) *
Point
Value:
$0.014

When used on Wanna Get Away fares, 1.3 cents is the approximate value you get. On certain international routeswith high taxes, however, you may be able to yield close to 2 cents. Those are the exceptions to the rule, though, so I peg the value at 1.4 cents.

APR: 21.49%-28.49% (Variable)
Balance
transfer fees:
Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Author: JT Genter
Editor: Dave Grossman
Total Rating:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Last Updated: November 13, 2024
Intro bonus:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Annual Fee:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Benefits:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Multipliers:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Notify me of bonus offer changes

Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite MasterCard

YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
(3.8) Our Review

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Min Credit Score:
Good (670-739) *
Annual Fee:
$0 Introductory Annual Fee for the first year, then $99

Bonus Offer

Earn 50,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $2,500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening

Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:

On American Airlines airfare booked directly with American Airlines; otherwise earn 1X

2 x
Airfare
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
2 x
Gas Stations
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
2 x
Dining Out / Food Delivery
Estimated Rewards Value: 2.8%
1 x
Everything Else
Estimated Rewards Value: 1.4%
+
 more
  • Get a free checked bag on domestic American Airlines itineraries (for the primary cardholder and up to four companions)
  • Avoid having to gate-check your carry-on bag thanks to Group 5 preferred boarding
  • Earn Loyalty Points toward AAdvantage® elite status through credit card spending

Pros

  • Get a free checked bag on domestic American Airlines itineraries (for the primary cardholder and up to four companions)
  • Avoid having to gate-check your carry-on bag thanks to Group 5 preferred boarding
  • Earn Loyalty Points toward AAdvantage® elite status through credit card spending

Cons

  • Limited bonus miles categories
  • Card perks are limited to travel on American Airlines flights
  • Miles earned can only be used inside of the AAdvantage® program
Annual Fee: $0 Introductory Annual Fee for the first year, then $99
Foreign
Transaction Fee:
0%
Min Credit
Score:
Good (670-739) *
Point
Value:
$0.014

Since AAdvantage moved to revenue based redemptions, they are a bit less valuable than they used to be. However, they can still book First and Business Class seats on oneworld partner airlines like Qatar Airways and Japan Airlines, and we also find that they can have occasional deals with forward cabin seats on American.

APR: 20.74%-29.74% (Variable)
Balance
transfer fees:
Balance transfer fee applies with this offer; 5% of each balance transfer; $5 minimum.
Author: JT Genter
Editor: Dave Grossman
Total Rating:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.

Last Updated: November 13, 2024
Intro bonus:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Annual Fee:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Benefits:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty
Multipliers:
YBCC Card Rate Stars Filled
YBCC Card Rate Stars Empty

Your account has been successfully created!