Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card Reward Points: Value, Check & Redeem Guide (2026)
Point Value
~1.4¢ per point
Expiry
Points expire after 24 months of inactivity
Redemption Options
4
Last Updated
24-Mar-2026
Southwest Rapid Rewards Value in 2026
Southwest points have a fixed value tied to the cash price of the flight (approximately 1.3-1.5 cents per point). The value is consistent and predictable — no award charts or dynamic pricing surprises. Annual fee $69.
How to Check Your Southwest Rapid Rewards Balance
Southwest App / Chase App
- 1Open the Southwest app and log in
- 2View your Rapid Rewards points balance
- 3Or open the Chase app to view earning activity on your Southwest card
Customer Care
- 1Call Southwest Rapid Rewards customer service
- 2Provide your Rapid Rewards number
- 3Ask for your points balance
Number: 1-800-435-9792
How to Redeem Southwest Rapid Rewards
Southwest Flights
Best ValueBook any available seat on Southwest using points (no blackout dates)
Value: ~1.4 cents/point
Gift Cards
Redeem for Southwest gift cards
Value: ~1 cent/point
Hotel & Car Rentals
Book through the Rapid Rewards shopping portal
Value: ~0.7 cents/point
Merchandise & Experiences
Redeem through the More Rewards marketplace
Value: ~0.5 cents/point
Best Redemption Strategy
Book Southwest flights — points value is directly tied to the cash fare. No blackout dates, and you can cancel/rebook with points returned instantly. Avoid merchandise and hotel redemptions.
Expiry Policy
Points expire if no earning or redeeming activity for 24 months. Any credit card purchase resets the clock.
Exclusions
- ×Points expire after 24 months of inactivity
- ×Southwest only flies domestically (US, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America)
- ×Non-flight redemptions give poor value
Pro Tips
- 💡Earn 2X on Southwest purchases
- 💡Earn 1X on all other purchases
- 💡3,000 anniversary points each year (worth ~$42)
- 💡No blackout dates — any available seat can be booked with points
- 💡If fare drops after booking, rebook and get the points difference back instantly
- 💡No change or cancellation fees — points go right back to your account
- 💡Two free checked bags on Southwest (for all passengers, not just cardholders)
- 💡25% back on in-flight purchases as a statement credit
- 💡Earn toward Companion Pass (fly free with a companion) with credit card points + flying
- 💡EarlyBird Check-In benefit for card anniversary — saves $15-25 per segment
Related Guides
Information is for reference only. Point values and policies may change. Always verify with Southwest Airlines official sources. Last updated: 24-Mar-2026.