Can I give my Southwest Rapid Rewards points to someone else?
You can transfer your points to one Member per transaction, although you can complete as many transactions as you'd like up to 60,000 points daily for point transfers. What information about the recipient do I need to transfer points? You'll need the recipient's name, email address and Rapid Rewards® account number.
Is there a fee to gift Rapid Rewards points?
Re: Transferring Rapid Reward points to another member, is there a fee? Yes, it's 1 cent per point, which devalues those points significantly. Don't do it, unless you absolutely need to combine points with someone else in order to have enough for a booking.16-Jun-2017
Can you gift Southwest credits?
Can someone else use my travel funds? Travel funds belong to the Passenger named on the ticket, regardless of who purchased it. At this time, travel funds can't be transferred to another person (sorry, Mom).
How do you share Southwest points?
How to Transfer Southwest Points to Another AccountLog in to the Southwest Rapid Rewards account of the person whose points you want to transfer at Southwest.com.Select Rapid Rewards and under Manage, choose Buy or Transfer Points. ... Choose Transfer Points.More items...•08-Jan-2021
Can you buy a Southwest gift card with points?
Can I buy a Southwest gift card with points? Yes, you can purchase a Southwest gift card using Rapid Rewards points on the Southwest Rapid Rewards website. A $50 gift card is 6,750 to redeem.26-Apr-2021
Can I use my airline credit for someone else?
Only the travel vouchers and trip credits can be used to purchase travel for someone other than the person who holds the credit. Flight credits can only be used by the original flier.02-Apr-2021
Can I transfer airline credit to another person?
General rules. Flight Credit is non-refundable, non-transferable, non-returnable, may not be redeemed for cash, check or credit (except where required by law) and has no implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness.
Can I convert Southwest travel funds to points?
In order to qualify for the points conversion, your travel fund must expire on Sept. 7, 2022. In addition, the name on the travel fund must match the name on the Rapid Rewards account.15-Dec-2020
How do I buy Rapid Rewards points?
You can purchase the points you need for your account at the Rapid Rewards Points Center.
How many points can I purchase or transfer per day?
You can buy up to 60,000 combined points per day for yourself or as a gift to another Member. Rapid Rewards points can be purchased in increments o...
Do purchased, gifted, transferred points, or points from the Rapid Rewards Partnership Points progra...
No, purchased, gifted, transferred points, or Rapid Rewards Partnership Points do not count toward A-List, A-List Preferred, or Companion Pass but...
How do I gift or transfer Rapid Rewards points to someone else?
Log into your account and click on Rapid Rewards at the top of the screen. Under Manage, select Buy or Transfer Points. From there, you can select...
Why do you ask for the recipient’s email address when gifting and transferring points?
The recipient’s email address is required to notify them that they’ve received points either from a gift, transfer, or Rapid Rewards Partnership Po...
Can I buy, gift, or transfer points if I live in another country?
Yes. The transaction must be completed with a credit card and will be subject to applicable taxes and fees (as defined by your financial institutio...
How do I donate Rapid Rewards points?
Simply log in to your Rapid Rewards account and navigate to the Rapid Rewards Point Center. From there click the “Donate Points” button to start th...
Is there a fee to donate points?
No. There is no fee to donate points; however, transactions are nonreversible.
How can I claim the Rapid Rewards points I received from a paper certificate or an email?
You must be a Rapid Rewards Member to claim your points. You can enroll for free at Southwest.com. Once you’ve enrolled, log in to your Rapid Rewar...
What is my claim code and where can I find it?
Your claim code (or certificate code or redemption code) is the unique combination of letters and numbers that is specific to your points gift or R...
How many points per dollar does it cost to redeem for a ticket?
The number of points needed for a reward flight depends on the fare. Just like fares, reward pricing can vary based on destination, time, day of tr...
How can I calculate the number of points I will need to redeem for my ticket?
The number of points needed for a reward flight depends on the fare. Just like fares, reward pricing can vary based on destination, time, day of tr...
Are there any fares that I can't purchase using points?
Special fares, such as infant, child, military, and government fares are not eligible to be purchased with points. Other travel not eligible for re...
Can I use my points on redemptions other than Southwest flights?
The More Rewards program allows Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers to redeem their points for merchandise, international flights operated by other ai...
Can I use points to pay for other Southwest charges? (e.g., pets, extra bag, unaccompanied minors, s...
No. Points cannot be redeemed for Southwest amenities.
How do I make a reservation using my Rapid Rewards points?
You can make a reservation for reward travel using points at Southwest.com. All reward travel is subject to taxes, fees, and other government or ai...
Do blackout dates apply to reward travel using points?
There are no blackout dates for travel booked with Rapid Rewards points.
Can I book travel with points for other Passengers (not me)?
Yes. The Rapid Rewards Member who owns the account from which the points will be used will need to make the reservation for the person traveling. S...
Can I reserve a reward flight with points through a Customer Representative without purchasing it?
Yes. You can call 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792) to reserve a reward flight for 24 hours prior to purchasing. If you do not redeem using your poi...
Can I use my points to book through a travel agent or global distribution system?
No. Points can only be booked for travel through Southwest.com, the Southwest mobile app, or by calling 1-800-I-FLY-SWA.
How to transfer Rapid Rewards points?
Log into your account and click on Rapid Rewards® at the top of the screen. Under Manage, select Buy or Transfer points. From here you can select the appropriate transaction option on the Rapid Rewards® Buy/Transfer page. When prompted, enter the Rapid Rewards® account number, email address and name of the individual who will receive your transferred points. The recipient must be a Rapid Rewards Member to receive transferred points.
How much are consider points worth?
Consider points are worth about 1.6 cents each, so you're almost buying them. When they have sales, you can buy them for below 1.8 cents per point if I recall... but even then, it rarely makes sense unless you have a specific flight in mind and just need to top off.
Can you buy tickets with your points?
No, but you can purchase tickets for anyone with YOUR points.
Do points accrue more points?
Don't forget that points flights don't accrue more points, so you get about a 10% rebate on every revenue paid flight.... and one more step towards A-list.
How to purchase Rapid Rewards points?
A few points shy of your next reward flight? You can purchase the points you need by logging into your account and clicking on Rapid Rewards at the top of the screen. Under Manage, select Buy or Transfer points. From here you can select the option you need. Points can also be purchased through the booking path when making a flight reservation.
When do Rapid Rewards points get deposited?
After entering the recipient's name and Rapid Rewards account number, the points will be deposited into the Member's Rapid Rewards account upon the completion of the transaction.
Can you gift Southwest points?
At Southwest ®, we give you the power to control your balance. If your balance needs a little love, you can buy points any time. But it doesn’t stop there. You can gift points or transfer your points to others, or donate them to charity—talk about making someone’s day!
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