Southwest Business Card Launches $1,800 Bonus Offer

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Southwest business credit cards are currently offering their biggest introductory bonus yet. To get the full 120,000 Rapid Rewards points, you’ll need to spend $15,000 on purchases in your first nine months. That’s a value of $1,800 when redeemed for travel; it’s one of the best deals in the competitive world of rewards credit cards right now.

Signup Bonus:Earn up to 120,000 points. Earn 80,000 points after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening and an additional amount 40,000 points when you spend $15,000 in 9 months.
Reward Rates:
- Four points per dollar on Southwest® purchases.
- Three points per dollar on Rapid Rewards® partner hotels and car rentals.
- Two points per dollar on ridesharing, social media and search engine advertising, internet, cable and phone services.
- One point per dollar on all other purchases.
Annual benefits: Four upgraded boardings when available and 9,000 bonus points after your cardmember’s birthday.
Other benefits: Add employee cards for free. There is no limit to the number of employee cards you can apply for, and their cards also earn points.
Redemption: Points can be redeemed for travel on Southwest Airlines or through its Rapid Rewards program; Points can also be redeemed for gift cards, merchandise and entertainment.
Interest rate: 21.49% to 28.49% variable APR for purchases and balance transfers.
Annual subscription: $199.
Foreign transaction fees: None, so it’s a good card to use abroad.
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