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Card vs Card Comparison

Chase Southwest Premier
vs
Chase Southwest Priority.

Updated

Two cards, head-to-head. We break down earning rates, perks, transfer partners, and the real scenarios where each one wins.

Chase

Chase Southwest Premier

Annual fee

$149

Points

Southwest Rapid Rewards

Signup bonus

Currently around 55K points after spend, see issuer for the current offer

Top earning rates

  • →3x on Southwest purchases
  • →2x on dining
  • →2x on gas and grocery (first $8K per year combined)

Top perks

  • →6,000-point anniversary bonus
  • →Two EarlyBird Check-In credits each year
  • →No foreign transaction fee
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Chase

Chase Southwest Priority

Annual fee

$229

Points

Southwest Rapid Rewards

Signup bonus

Currently around 60K to 90K points after spend, see issuer for the current offer

Top earning rates

  • →3x on Southwest purchases
  • →2x on local transit, commuting, and rideshare
  • →2x on internet, cable, phone, and select streaming

Top perks

  • →7,500-point anniversary bonus
  • →$75 annual Southwest travel credit
  • →4 upgraded boardings per year (A1-A15)
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The verdict

When each card wins.

Chase Southwest Premier wins if

Pick this if you fly Southwest a handful of times a year and want anniversary points worth more than the fee.

Honest downside: No travel credit and no upgraded boarding. Step up to Priority if you fly Southwest often.

Chase Southwest Priority wins if

Pick this if you fly Southwest a few times a year and value the anniversary points and travel credit.

Honest downside: All the value is locked to Southwest. Useless if you do not fly the airline.

At a glance

Side-by-side spec sheet.

SpecChase Southwest PremierChase Southwest Priority
Annual fee$149$229
Points currencySouthwest Rapid RewardsSouthwest Rapid Rewards
Signup bonusCurrently around 55K pointsCurrently around 60K to 90K points
Top earn category3x on Southwest purchases3x on Southwest purchases
Second earn category2x on dining2x on local transit, commuting, and rideshare
Third earn category2x on gas and grocery (first $8K per year combined)2x on internet, cable, phone, and select streaming
Signature perk6,000-point anniversary bonus7,500-point anniversary bonus
IssuerChaseChase

Questions

Frequently asked.

Which is better, Chase Southwest Premier or Chase Southwest Priority?

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Chase Southwest Premier wins if you fly Southwest a handful of times a year and want anniversary points worth more than the fee. Chase Southwest Priority wins if you fly Southwest a few times a year and value the anniversary points and travel credit.

Can I have both the Chase Southwest Premier and the Chase Southwest Priority?

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Both cards are issued by Chase, so the issuer's application rules apply. Many cardholders carry both if the perks don't overlap, but check your issuer's velocity rules before applying for two cards close together.

Which has the higher annual fee, Chase Southwest Premier or Chase Southwest Priority?

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Chase Southwest Priority has the higher annual fee at $229, compared to $149 for Chase Southwest Premier. Whether the pricier card is worth the difference depends on which credits and perks you use each year.