- Log 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
- Select the number of points you’d like to transfer (minimum 2,000 points required)
- Enter the name, Rapid Rewards account number and email address of the person you are transferring the points to
- Enter payment information
- Confirm the purchase
- Click to transfer Southwest points
How do you transfer southwest Rapid Rewards points?
- Everyday spending on our Southwest credit cards
- Purchases and subscriptions in the Rapid Rewards Shopping Portal
- Everyday spending on Chase Sapphire Preferred
- Rapid Rewards Dining
- Earning credit card referral points
Where to buy southwest points?
- Earn 80,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. ...
- Earn 2X points on dining including eligible delivery services, takeout and dining out and travel. ...
- Get 25% more value when you redeem for airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises through Chase Ultimate Rewards®. ...
How to buy southwest points?
- Head to Southwest's Buy Points page.
- Log into your Southwest Rapid Rewards account.
- Select how many Southwest Points you want to buy.
- Enter your payment details.
- Review the purchase and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Click Pay Now.
Can you transfer points on Southwest Airlines?
If you are an active member of a southwest airline, you can transfer southwest points earned to anyone with a rapid reward account. Besides, you also transfer it to a non-rapid member, but they will have to enroll in the rapid account to use your transferred points. You can use your points for various purposes like shopping, booking, hotel, etc.
Does Southwest charge to transfer points?
See, Southwest charges you $10 for every 1,000 points you transfer (you must transfer at least 1,000 points). Southwest points value tends to hover around 1.5 cents each, meaning if you transferred 5,000 points to your travel buddy, you'd spend $50 for $75 in points.
How do I transfer my Southwest points to someone else?
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...•
Can you sell Southwest points?
Southwest does not offer a way to sell their Rapid Rewards points. You will have to go to a third-party buyer/seller. They will offer you cash for your points, based on the number of points available. The higher the number of points, the better the offer.
Can I get Rapid Rewards points for someone else?
Southwest Rapid Rewards points can be transferred to anyone who has a Rapid Rewards account. 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.
Who can I transfer my transferable flight credit to?
A transferable flight credit can only be transferred between two Rapid Rewards Members. For bookings made through a Southwest Business channel, the...
How many times can someone make a transfer?
Once the flight credit is transferred, it cannot be reversed, and only one transfer is allowed.
When does the transferable flight credit expire?
The transferable flight credit will expire up to 12 months from the original booking date. Check the expiration date in My Account.
Do I have to transfer the entire transferable flight credit?
Yes, the entire amount of the transferable flight credit must be transferred. You cannot transfer a partial amount.
Am I transferring the ticket with the same itinerary to someone else?
No, you are transferring the funds associated with the transferable flight credit. The recipient can then use the transferable flight credit to pur...
Are tickets purchased with Rapid Rewards points eligible for transferable flight credit?
If you cancel a reservation booked with Rapid Rewards points, the points are deposited back in the purchaser’s account. If you choose to hold the t...
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...
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Alex Breen, Rewards Analyst
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People also ask
The value of Southwest points is 1.46 cents per point, on average. That means 10,000 Southwest points have a value of roughly $146. Southwest points are more valuable than the average airline miles, which are worth almost 1.3 cents each, as a result.
What Southwest partners give you Rapid Rewards points?
You can earn Rapid Rewards points from Southwest partners like Nrg, Reliant, and Make it Count.
What is Rapid Rewards Shopping?
Rapid Rewards Shopping is an exclusive site for Rapid Rewards members that allows them to earn points on everyday online purchases from over 800 popular brands like Groupon, Macy’s and Staples. Or, a more timely option, like TurboTax.
Does Southwest have a partner?
Southwest doesn’t have any airline partners. Southwest is one of only a handful of airlines that do not have active lateral airline partnerships. Since Southwest is likewise not a part of any airline alliance, it is unfortunately not possible to earn equivalent Rapid Rewards points and points when booking with another airline.
Can you earn Rapid Rewards points on Southwest Airlines?
You can still earn Rapid Rewards points when you make qualifying purchases with Southwest Rapid Rewards partners. Nerdy tip: If you book one of Southwest partners via their online portal, and make your purchase with your Rapid Rewards credit card, you are eligible to earn 2 points per $1 spent. These all qualify as Southwest Airlines purchases.