Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority vs. Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority
Chase
4.3
50,000 bonus points. 7,500 anniversary points. $75 travel credit.
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Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
American Express
4.6
6% at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6k/yr). 6% on select streaming.
Full review →WealthSpott Verdict
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.
Feature
Southwest Rapid Rewards®
Blue Cash Preferred®
Annual Fee
$149/yr
$95/yr Best
Sign-up Bonus
50,000 points
$350
Rewards Rate
1x-3x
1%-6%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 12 months
Regular APR
21.49%-28.49% Variable
19.24%-29.99% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
Yes
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority
Pros
- 7,500 anniversary points each year
- $75 annual Southwest travel credit
- 4 upgraded boardings per year
- Path to Companion Pass with enough spending
Cons
- $149 annual fee
- Only valuable for Southwest flyers
- Foreign transaction fee
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Pros
- 6% back at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6k/year)
- 6% on select streaming subscriptions
- $0 intro annual fee for first year
Cons
- $95 annual fee after first year
- 6% grocery bonus caps at $6,000/year
- Foreign transaction fee
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