Southwest Airlines business cards offer up to 120K points plus companion pass

The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card offers an initial 80,000 points after spending $5,000 within three months from account opening and an additional 40,000 points after spending $15,000 within nine months. Ongoing rewards include 4X points on Southwest purchases; 3X points on Rapid Rewards hotel and car partners; 2X points on rideshare; and various other categories. Additional benefits include annual bonus points, Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee credits every four years, upgraded boarding reimbursements when available, and inflight WiFi credits. The card has an annual fee of $199.

The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card provides an initial 60,000 points after spending $3,000 within three months from account opening and another 60,000 points after spending $15,000 within nine months. Ongoing rewards include 3X points on Southwest purchases; 2X points on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners; and other categories. Benefits include annual bonus points and EarlyBird Check-In each year. This card has a $99 annual fee.

Both cards are subject to Chase’s "5/24" rule—approval may be limited if applicants have opened five or more new credit accounts in the past two years. Eligibility also depends on not currently holding the card or having received its initial bonus in the past two years.

The author disclosed that they do not currently hold a Southwest business card but find these offers particularly appealing given their previous experience with similar cards.