Card comparison · Chase
Southwest Premier vs Southwest Priority
The Southwest Premier ($149 annual fee) ranks #41 and the Southwest Priority ($229) ranks #96 of the 294 credit cards we score. Here they are side by side, from our card database.
Side by side
| Southwest Premier | Southwest Priority | |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | Chase | Chase |
| Annual fee | $149 | $229 |
| Welcome offer | Earn 55,000 bonus points after you spend $1,500 in the first 3 months from account opening. | Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $2,000 in the first 3 months from account opening. |
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| Intro APR | — | — |
| Ongoing APR | — | — |
| Balance transfer fee | — | — |
| Foreign transaction fee | None | None |
| Our overall score | 61 (#41 of 294) | 55 (#96 of 294) |
| Grocery ranking | #30 of 57 | not in this list |
| Gas ranking | not in this list | #43 of 43 |
| Dining ranking | #40 of 67 | #65 of 67 |
| Airline ranking | #8 of 39 | #32 of 39 |
| Apply now | Apply now |
Offers, fees and APRs are shown as stored in our database and can change at any time; terms apply. Always confirm current terms on the issuer’s site before applying. Not financial advice. Partner links, where they exist, never change the order. Affiliate disclosure.
Which one fits you
- Higher overall score: Southwest Premier (61 vs 55). Our score weighs rewards value, fees, the welcome offer and APR; see how we score cards.
- Lower annual fee: Southwest Premier, by $80 a year ($149 vs $229). The pricier card has to earn at least $80 more in rewards or credits you actually use to come out ahead.
- Grocery: only Southwest Premier is in our grocery ranking (#30 of 57).
- Gas: only Southwest Priority is in our gas ranking (#43 of 43).
- Dining: Southwest Premier ranks higher in our dining ranking (#40 vs #65 of 67).
- Airline: Southwest Premier ranks higher in our airline ranking (#8 vs #32 of 39).
How we compared them
Every figure comes from our card database (checked against each issuer’s site) as of October 21, 2026 and is shown as stored, without our own estimates. Ranks use our overall score and, for categories, the score each category ranking is built on. Neither card can pay to rank higher, and partner links never change a score or an order. Terms apply; confirm current terms with the issuer before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Southwest Premier better than the Southwest Priority?
By our overall score the Southwest Premier ranks higher (61 vs 55), but the better card is the one that fits your spending: compare the rewards rows above with where you spend most, and whether you'd use enough of the higher-fee card's benefits to cover its fee.
Which has the lower annual fee, Southwest Premier or Southwest Priority?
The Southwest Premier: $149 vs $229, as stored in our database.
What are the welcome offers on the Southwest Premier and Southwest Priority?
Southwest Premier: Earn 55,000 bonus points after you spend $1,500 in the first 3 months from account opening. Southwest Priority: Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $2,000 in the first 3 months from account opening. Offers change often; terms apply.
Which is better for everyday categories like dining, groceries or travel?
Grocery: only Southwest Premier is in our grocery ranking (#30 of 57). Gas: only Southwest Priority is in our gas ranking (#43 of 43). Dining: Southwest Premier ranks higher in our dining ranking (#40 vs #65 of 67). Airline: Southwest Premier ranks higher in our airline ranking (#8 vs #32 of 39).