Update: This bonus will expire within the next couple of days.
You can view credit card offers by hovering over the “Credit Cards” tab. You can then click on “Credit Cards From All Banks“ to find card offers via the logo of the bank you’re looking for.
Chase gives 115 days from when you’re approved to complete spending for the bonus, so if you are approved today you can complete the spending by 1/20/18 to receive the signup bonus. Points earned in 2018 will count towards a companion pass that would last trough 12/31/19.
You can send Chase a secure message after your card account shows up online to confirm the last day to complete the spend threshold and receive the signup bonus.
Originally posted on 8/29:
Signup offer and anniversary bonus:
For a limited time only, The Chase Southwest Plus and the Chase Southwest Premier card are both offering 60,000 points for spending $2,000 within 3 months. The Chase Southwest Premier Business card is offering 60,000 points for spending $3,000 within 3 months and is offered as an option at the bottom of the consumer Plus and Premier card applications.
You can view credit card offers by hovering over the “Credit Cards” tab. You can then click on “Credit Cards From All Banks“ to find card offers via the logo of the bank you’re looking for.
-The Plus card has a $69 annual fee and gives 3,000 points every card anniversary.
-The Premier cards have a $99 annual fee and give 6,000 points every card anniversary.
Southwest cards are subject to 5/24.
The value of Southwest points are variable based on the fare.
For example:
-A one-way Long Beach, CA-Las Vegas nonstop flight on 9/17 is $38.98 with tax. It can also be bought for 1,660 points plus $5.60 tax. So 1,660 points gets you a value of $33.38 ($38.98 airfare less the $5.60 tax on the points ticket), imputing a value of 2.01 cents (33.38/1,660) per point.
-A one-way LaGuardia-Chicago nonstop flight on 10/3 is $41.98 with tax. It can also be bought for 1,861 points plus $5.60 tax. So 1,861 points gets you a value of $36.38 ($41.98 airfare less the $5.60 tax on the points ticket), imputing a value of 1.95 cents (36.38/1,861) per point.
-A one-way Newark-Ft. Lauderdale nonstop flight on 10/3 is $49.98 with tax. It can also be bought for 2,397 points plus $5.60 tax. So 2,397 points gets you a value of $44.38 ($49.98 airfare less the $5.60 tax on the points ticket), imputing a value of 1.85 cents (44.38/2,397) per point.
-A one-way LaGuardia-Dallas nonstop flight on 9/26 is $55.98 with tax. It can also be bought for 2,799 points plus $5.60 tax. So 2,799 points gets you a value of $50.38 ($55.98 airfare less the $5.60 tax on the points ticket), imputing a value of 1.8 cents (50.38/2,799) per point.
-A one-way Cleveland-Las Vegas nonstop flight on 11/13 is $69.98 with tax. It can also be bought for 4,048 points plus $5.60 tax. So 4,048 points gets you a value of $64.38 ($69.98 airfare less the $5.60 tax on the points ticket), imputing a value of 1.59 cents (64.38/4,048) per point.
Free changes and cancellations. Lock in low fares with no penalty:
While other mileage currencies charge up to $200 to cancel an award ticket, Southwest continues to allow you to cancel an award flight and redeposit the points in your account for future use without any penalties.
Coupled with 2 free carry-ons and 2 free checked bags per person, that’s a lot of added value. A family of 4 needing to cancel award tickets on another airline would set you back $400-$800 versus it being a free change on Southwest. A family of 4 checking 2 bags each would run $480 round-trip on another airline versus paying nothing on Southwest.
Thinking of taking a trip but not 100% sure about it? With Southwest points you can lock in a good rate and just cancel the trip free of charge at any point before the flight if you can’t make it!
You can use the points for yourself or book award tickets for anyone else you want to give a ticket to.
Don’t fly?
You can also use 60,000 points to get $600 worth of gift cards to places like Alamo, Amazon, Avis, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Bloomingdales, Brooks Brothers, Budget, Carnival Cruises, Express, Fairmont, Gap, Hertz, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Macy’s, National, Nike, Saks, Sea World, Shutterfly, Staples, Starbucks, Target, The Children’s Place, Toys R Us, TJMaxx, Walmart, Zappos and more.
Southwest allows you to redeem points for any seat on any flight. There are no blackout dates or capacity controls.
When Southwest has a fare sale the amount of points go on sale as well as it tracks to the price of the ticket. Best of all Southwest will refund your points if the price of your award ticket falls! Just rebook your trip online for the same dates or give them a call for the credit.
You get 1 point per dollar on regular purchases and 2 points per dollar on Southwest purchases, including hotel and car rentals via Southwest.
Companion pass:
You can get a free companion pass if you earn 110,000 points in a year from select sources, including earnings from credit card signups and credit card spending! If you earn 110,000 Southwest points in 2017 the pass will be good until 12/31/18. The pass allows you to bring a companion with you for free whenever you fly Southwest, even if you are flying on a free ticket! There is no limit to the number of free companion flights that you can take.
If you open 2 Southwest cards and meet the spending bonus you will qualify for the companion pass.
Note that if you are gunning for Companion pass you may want to wait to apply for these cards until later this year, in order to earn the 60K bonus during 2018.
And as always, Southwest:
-Gives 2 free checked bags per passenger.
-Does not charge change fees to switch your flight. Whether you are on a paid or an award flight you can change without penalty!
-Does not charge a cancellation fee to cancel your flight (you will get Southwest credit for the full amount paid, even on non-refundable wanna get away fares) or to cancel and redeposit your award flight.
-Refunds the fare or point difference if the price of your flight goes down after you buy it, just call to get the credit at any time before your flight!
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Even the business card version of the card is subject to the 5/24 rule?
Yes, click on the 5/24 link in the post for info on which cards aren’t subject to the rule.
If Southwest reasonably serves your hometown and you often travel domestically with a companion (like your spouse), getting 2 of these cards and the companion pass is a great deal. But you should note that only a small percentage of your readers are eligible for this promo. Anyone who has more than 5 new credit cards in their name in 2 years will have their application denied by Chase. Unless you’re a newbie to the credit card game, that’s just about everyone reading this. If you are eligible, you should probably wait until January to get the cards as you’re companion pass will then be valid for almost 2 years. Take advantage of it because unless the Chase rules change or you get no other credit cards, you’re unlikely to ever get another Pass.
I wrote about 5/24 and about waiting until later in the year for CP in this post.
any way to know when this “limited time” offer expires?
Nope, sorry.
So it’s a gamble to wait until later in the year to hope to have companion pass for an additionl year?
Yes.
And that is exactly what I will do. Even a drop to 50,000 still means almost another year of flying. Late October is my target date to get it. Then spend a little until Jan 1st… or at least when I know it will count for NEXT year.
Bear in mind that you don’t have to wait till much later. The key is to have the last dollar of the minimum spend post in January. And, you generally have over 100 days (could be more) from approval to meet it. So, if you apply at the end of September (assuming its still 60k), you should be good.
Do you remember how long the last southwest increased signup bonus was for?
It looks like it lasted from about June 2nd until June 29.
“Note that if you are gunning for Companion pass you may want to wait to apply for these cards until later this year, in order to earn the 50K bonus during 2018.” Can someone please explain this to me? How does waiting for 2018 give you 50K more points? Isn’t it a one time promotion for 60K and that’s it?
If you earn 110K points in 2017 then the pass is good until 12/31/18.
If you earn 110K points in 2018 then the pass is good until 12/31/19.
Thanks! Would you suggest getting this promo now or is it not too risky to wait till 2018?
Dan most of us not eligible due to 5/24 what a dreaded rule
I wrote that its subject to 5/24 in the post.
I know that’s why so frustrating as these posts not relevant to many of us
do you suggest that we maybe try and get under 5/24 in order to take advantage of the these great chase cards or not worth it because then we lose out on other other great cc options?
If you’re a few months away then maybe. Otherwise, I’d say there are too many other fish in the sea.
Can husband and wife combine points?
No, but you can book tickets for anyone.
Does the business card monthly balances go on ones credit report?
no
How many points is it usually without the special and when is this special good until?
Normally 40K.
Unknown.
Where do I apply?
Whats the question?
Read the directions in the post.
Anyone knows when this offer expires? When is the last day to apply with the 60k signup bonus?
No.
So just to clarify i get the southwest plus and premier card, spend 2,000 on each and im all set?
Yes.
i only got 4 cards in 24. would i be able to do 2 cards together?
It should work. You may end up having to call reconsideration on one or both of them.
Yes.
is it worth trying 3 cards at once?
Am I eligible for this promotion, if i got SW cards several years ago? And they’re still open?
Yes, but they probably won’t approve you for 2 of the same version.
You would need to cancel them first.
On what date in Late September/Early October will the 3 months period spill over into 2018?
Basically, right now the 3 months don’t extend long enough to earn the bonus as was alluded to in the article. When does that change?
Please see my comment above. Reports say anywhere from 103 to 115 days to meet spend . You can technically finish meeting the spend in December, as long as its after the December statement closing date, since it will then go on your January statement, which is where it has to be. So theoretically, you could apply today, and if your statement cut date is 9/10, then you can finish off the spend from 12/10 to 12/12 (assuming 103 days). Since I don’t think its going away that fast, applying next week should make things easier.
Is there a it’s ir forum discussion explains how 3 months becomes 103-115 days (as opposed to 90-93 days)?
Or is there a shorter explanation?
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Is there an article or forum discussion that explains how 3 months becomes 103-115 days (as opposed to 90-93 days)?
Or is there a shorter explanation?
On a recent card, I called chase cause I had lost track of the days. The rep told me that there’s always extra time. I don’t recall exactly, but it seemed more than 100 days. The 115 may be the due date of the third statement, which makes sense. You can always call to find out exactly. In addition, you can change the due date, which is usually a few days before the statement cut date.
Thanks
i only got 4 cards in 24months. would it be bad idea to do 3 cards at one time?
No, its not a bad idea if you’re doing 3BM. This assumes you have no problem meeting the spend. Just be prepared to call reconsideration
Last time they had the promo they also didn’t say when it would end, but around a couple of weeks into it they did advertise the end date. That’s of course pushes people to sign up sooner. I imagine this won’t be much different.
And seriously if you are over 5/24 and can’t apply for this card just move on.
Great info is being provided at no cost and it clearly states this is subject to that rule.
Why the negative comments, so if you can’t apply no one else should?
In regards to the companion pass. Do I need to book my ticket using points and only then will I get a free companion ticket? Or is it that if I book a ticket even without points?
If I just applied for the United card how long after that do I need to wait in order to apply for the Southwest card I’m under the 5/24, is it 30 days ?
Even without
If I just applied for the United card how long after that do I need to wait in order to apply for the Southwest card I’m under the 5/24, is it 30 days ?
No need to wait.
but whats with these reports recently about chase getting on your case for signing up to too many cards within 30 or 60 days?
Where is the link to sign up?
Read the directions in the post please.
Does the cardholder need to be the one flying to get the companion pass?
Yes.
what about an authorized user?
Dan,
Where do you find such cheap Southwest tickets. When I go on Southwest.com, the tickets are many more points.
My wife got the SW Plus card in her name back when they offered the 60K points and she got the points in her RR account. Can I apply for the card in my name and use her RR# to get the companion pass?
If I apply for all 3 Southwest cards through 3 browsers at once. is it considered only 1 for chase 5/24 rule?
As long as you are under 5/24 you can be approved for multiple cards even if they push you over.
I applied for 2 cards but did it one after the other – didn’t open 2 browsers at the same time. First one got approved – second is pending review. Did I mess up? Anything I can do to fix? Thanks
I haven’t seen anyone ask this directly yet, but I was just wondering if I can sign up for one card and my wife sign up for the other and if that would meet the threshold to get the companion pass. Or do one of us have to sign up for two cards by themself (I’d assume a Premier card and a Plus card) to get enough points to get the companion pass? Thanks in advance!
Needs to be 2 in one account.
Dan –
Do you have a link I can use to get such cheap tickets. I couldn’t find flights for less than 3k points on Southwest.com.
-A one-way LaGuardia-Chicago nonstop flight on 10/3 is $41.98 with tax. It can also be bought for 1,861 points plus $5.60 tax. So 1,861 points gets you a value of $36.38 ($41.98 airfare less the $5.60 tax on the points ticket), imputing a value of 1.95 cents (36.38/1,861) per point.
It looks like that sale ended yesterday. Keep checking, it’ll come back.
Currently that flight is 3,335 points.
can i purchase miles in order to fill the 110,000 quota?
no
Where can I find an article discussing the current methods of meeting spending thresholds? (I haven’t done this in a while -since bluebird and vanilla reload cards…).
Thanks!
How can I apply for cards business and personal?
Can I transfer points between spouses and still get companion pass?
do i need to use 2 browsers to apply for these 2 cards?
I applied just now and was approved for the main card on the spot but then I applied for the business card and it said they need time to review. Any thoughts? Could it be the 5/24 rule or because I applied the same day it wouldn’t matter. Any advice appreciated.
Rochel, I’d like to tell you more, but I first wanna check if you’re reading this. What’s your 5/24 status?
so if i want to lock in 60k and get companion i should open both cards now and spend it in 2018? ill get 60k for each card?
Yes. In fact you can spend at the end of 2017 as long as the statement will close in 2018.
dan when does the card promo end?
Can I get The Chase Southwest Plus and the Chase Southwest Premier and get 120K and a companion pass?
Yes.
When I choose business it asks for my EIN#. How do I apply for the business card with my SS#?
You can enter your SSN as the EIN for a sole proprietorship.
Called Chase who said you can only get one bonus in 24 months on any Southwest product, so opening 2 different cards won’t get you a companion pass (which I have had for 5 years).
False. Every card type is counted separately.
DROPR.
Where’d the link?
See the instructions in the post.
Can someone hep me. I am a student and do not work. I want to sign up for both cards. On the application it gives a few options to choose for source of income. I am concerned that if i choose this option I will get denied for the card. Does anybody know what I should do? I can say that I work, but then I would need to provide employer information which I do not have.
If your parents support you, you can include their household income and write that you are a student.
I understand that I can do this, however my concern is that I will be less likely to be accepted for the card if i state that I am a student. Is this a valid concern?
u mention that Chase gives 115 days for spending towards the bonus, isn’t it usually 3 months= 90 days?
Its usually 3 months, but since he mentions that its 115 days, that means that in this case its 115.
So if I apply today, October 3rd…do they count October 3 in the 3 months? If yes, then 90 days is December 31st but 3 months is January 3
I called them a few days ago and then girl gave me a true 3 months as the answer…when I called it was September 29th, she said December 29th…
Gotta get that CP for 18-19 so we can keep this travel streak going!
Seriously Bob? Did you read the post and the comment immediately above yours?
New question! If I need 4 tickets with companion pass, do I pay for 2 and get 2 or only 1 free ticket with cardholoders ticket?
1 free
Is this offer still valid?
Also, how much $ would I need to spend to earn a point? I am doing renovations now so I could put a nice amount of money on a credit card. I live in CA, so I could technically get the CA resident credit card, but I am not planning on traveling with my family too much in 2018. I would prefer to have until 2019.
Hi,
I applied for and received the business card with 60k bonus points a few months back, I’d like to add the personal card, even though its only 40k, with spending it would take me to 110.
Can it be either the plus or premier card? any reason to one over the other?
TY