Activate Southwest Credit Card and Login

To activate your Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Visa Credit Card, follow these steps:

1. Call the number on the card: Look for a sticker on your credit card that contains instructions on how to activate your card. There will be an option for activating your card over the phone by dialing a toll-free number and following instructions from an automated voice operator.

2. Activate online: The sticker on your credit card may include a secured website link to activate your card. Once you’re on the website, follow the directions, which may include verifying your credit card number and security questions.

Remember, once you activate your card, you can start using it immediately! Enjoy the exclusive benefits, rewards, and services as a Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmember.

Benefits of Southwest Credit Card

The Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Visa Credit Card offers several benefits for cardmembers:

1. Anniversary Points: Receive bonus points each year on your Cardmember anniversary—3,000 points for the Plus card and 7,500 points for the Priority card.
2. Earning Points:
   • Earn 2 points per $1 spent on Southwest Airlines purchases.
   • Earn 2 points per $1 spent on Rapid Rewards hotels and car rental partner purchases.
   • Earn 2 points per $1 spent on local transit, commuting (including rideshare), internet, cable, phone services, and select streaming.
   • Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
3. In-Flight Benefits:
   • 25% back on all inflight purchases.
   • 2 EarlyBird Check-In® per year (Priority card only).
4. Tier Qualifying Points (TQPs):
   • Priority cardholders earn 1,500 TQPs toward A-List and A-List Preferred status for every $5,000 spent (no limit on TQPs earned).
5. No Foreign Transaction Fees (Priority card only).
6. Annual Travel Credit:
   • Priority cardholders receive a $75 Southwest annual travel credit.

Remember, these benefits vary depending on the specific Southwest credit card you choose.

How do I redeem my Rapid Rewards points?

To redeem your Rapid Rewards points with Southwest Airlines, follow these steps:

1. Log in: Visit the Southwest.com homepage and log in to your Rapid Rewards account.
2. Search for flights: Enter your flight details and view fares in points. Select your desired flight and review the price and schedule.
3. Purchase with points: Complete the checkout process by inputting your information and purchasing the flight using your points.

New Feature: You can now use a combination of Cash + Points to pay for your flight. Additionally, redeem points for hotel stays at over 400,000 properties.