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use southwest points for gift cards

by Mrs. Gladys O'Connell Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago

  • Go to the Rapid Rewards Shopping portal and enter your Southwest login credentials.
  • Find the retailer you want to shop with to see if the portal offers extra points on purchases from that store.
  • Shop as usual! You should be able to use any form of payment, including gift cards.

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What is the best way to use southwest points?

To sign up for the Southwest Dining Program:

  • Go to Rapid Rewards Dining
  • Click “Add A Card” on the right side and add any credit card you use at restaurants. ...
  • Search for restaurants near you by using the search engine at the top of the page
  • Simply eat at participating restaurants and use the registered credit card when you pay.

How do you redeem southwest points?

Steps to redeem your Southwest points for flights

  1. Login to your Rapid Rewards account. Booking flights with Rapid Rewards points is easy. ...
  2. Input your flight details. Enter your dates, destination, number of passengers and whether you would like to book round-trip or one-way.
  3. Click search and browse flight availability. ...
  4. Select your flight and input your payment details. ...

How do I use my southwest points?

Southwest airfares are divided into three categories, all of which are redeemable with points:

  • Business Select (most expensive, higher earning rates, more flexibility).
  • Anytime.
  • Wanna Get Away (least expensive, lower earning rates, less flexibility).

How to redeem southwest point?

The main shopping categories are:

  • Electronics
  • Home, Garden, and Tools
  • Sporting
  • Kids and Baby
  • Hot Deals
  • Gifts and Giving
  • What’s New
  • Fashion

Can you use points to buy Southwest gift cards?

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.

Can I redeem my Southwest points for cash?

Rapid Rewards is Southwest's frequent flyer program, which can be used not only for flights, but also for Southwest cruises, Southwest car rental services, and Southwest rewards shopping mall. Not only that, but you can sell Southwest miles or rewards for cash.

How do I convert Southwest points to vouchers?

You'll see the link at the top of your Southwest account after signing-in. For every 1.28 cents you have in travel funds, Southwest will give you 1 Southwest point. If you've got a $50 travel fund, you can convert it into 3,906 Southwest points.

How much is 50000 Southwest points worth?

about $700How much are 50,000 Southwest points worth? According to NerdWallet's analysis, 50,000 Southwest points are worth about $700.

How much is 10000 Rapid Rewards points worth?

roughly $137The value of Southwest points is 1.37 cents per point, on average. That means 10,000 Southwest points have a value of roughly $137.

Do Southwest points expire?

Do the points I earn expire? No, your Rapid Rewards points do not expire. However, if you choose to close your account, the points in your account will be terminated.

How do I get my money back from Southwest travel funds?

If your reservation is no longer active or you canceled a refundable fare that was converted into flight credit and you would like a refund instead:Call us at 1-800-435-9792.Write our Refunds Department: Southwest Airlines. Refunds Department. P.O. Box 36649. Dallas, Texas 75235-1649.

Can I transfer my Southwest travel funds to someone else?

Transferable flight credit allows you to transfer your flight credit to someone else. Both must be Rapid Rewards Members and only one transfer is permitted. The expiration date is 12 months from the date the ticket was booked.

Can Southwest points be transferred?

You can gift or transfer points to one Member per transaction, although you can complete as many transactions as you'd like up to the 60,000-point daily maximum.

How do I sell my 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.

What can I do with 100000 Southwest points?

Those points are worth more than $1,400 towards Southwest flights. Plus earning the welcome bonus will get you quite close to obtaining a perk that allows you to bring a companion along with you for nearly free on an unlimited number of Southwest flights.

How much are Southwest points worth 2021?

about $0.014 to $0.018 per pointSouthwest points are worth about $0.014 to $0.018 per point when you redeem them for Southwest flights. After going over their value, we'll explain how to redeem them and how Southwest Airline points compare with the miles other airlines offer.

How can I purchase a Southwest Gift Card?

A Southwest® Gift Card can be purchased, at southwest.com® with a credit card by completing the online order form and following the directions prov...

What denominations are available?

When purchasing directly from Southwest Airlines®, we offer any denomination of your choice between $25 and $1,000. Orders exceeding $1,000 can be...

Can I buy a Southwest Gift Card online and send it to someone else?

Yes. A Southwest Gift Card can be mailed/e-mailed to you or directly to the recipient of your choice. However, a Southwest Gift Card cannot be ship...

If I order multiple Southwest Gift Cards can I personalize each separately?

No. When ordering multiple Southwest Gift Cards in a single order each card will have the same personalization.

Security Information: Are Southwest Gift Cards valid if purchased anywhere online other than southwe...

The only online distribution source for Southwest Gift Cards is southwest.com®. If you purchase a Southwest Gift Card online anywhere other than so...

How do I place a large or corporate Southwest Gift Card order?

For orders that exceed a $1,000 value, please print the Southwest Gift Card order form and follow the directions provided on the form.

Can I exchange paper gift certificates, Southwest LUV Vouchers or travel vouchers for a Southwest Gi...

No. All Southwest Gift Cards must be purchased by using one of the allowable forms of payment.

Does the Southwest Gift Card expire or have dormancy fees?

No. It does not expire and does not devalue over time.

Can I replace a lost or stolen Southwest Gift Card?

No. A Southwest Gift Card cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed.

Can I load additional funds on to an existing Southwest Gift Card?

No. A Southwest Gift Card is not reloadable at this time. However, additional cards may be purchased at any time.

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.

What brands does Southwest offer?

You’ll usually find big, nationwide brands like Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings, Staples, PetSmart and Macy’s on the list.

Can you donate Southwest points?

Can you donate Southwest points? Yes — Southwest allows you to give your points to one of about a half-dozen charity organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Student Conservation Association.

Can you use Rapid Rewards points on Southwest?

Southwest isn't part of an airline alliance and doesn’t have any formal airline partnerships, so most people can only use Rapid Reward s points to fly Southwest.

Is Southwest Rapid Rewards good?

Southwest Rapid Rewards is one of the best frequent flyer programs out there for no-fri lls travelers who prefer simplicity. That’s largely due to the fact that its points are a delightfully low-maintenance currency.

How much does a $150 gift card cost?

So a $150 ticket would generally cost between 8,800-10,000 points. These $25 gift cards cost 4,050 points, which is only a 0.6 cents per point value — that’s less than half the value you would get using your points to purchase a flight! Generally, using your points to purchase gift cards is not a good deal!

What is the seasonal section of Rapid Rewards?

The Seasonal section lets you shop for more products using your Rapid Rewards points, though they really don’t have anything to do with being seasonal. After selecting Travel on the More Rewards main menu, you can select Seasonal from the drop-down menu.

What is Rapid Rewards travel essentials?

The Travel Essentials section lets you shop for travel-related products using your Rapid Rewards points. After selecting Travel on the More Rewards main menu, you can select Travel Essentials from the drop-down menu.

Where is the Get More tab on Rapid Rewards?

At the far right of the main menu, you will notice a tab called Get More. Click Travel Better in the drop-down menu to access even more items that you can purchase using Rapid Rewards points. Here you can shop categories like Pets, Coffee, and Sunglasses.

Can you use Rapid Rewards points for travel insurance?

While that’s an entirely separate discussion, it’s good to know that if you choose to purchase travel insurance, you can use your Rapid Rewards points to do so. After selecting Travel on the More Rewards main menu, you can select Travel Insurance from the drop-down menu.

Can you use Rapid Rewards points on Hawaii flights?

Your Rapid Rewards points can be used to purchase non-Southwest international and Hawaii flights through the More Rewards portal. Go to the More Rewards portal and select Travel on the top menu bar, then Airfare from the drop-down menu.

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