Rapid Rewards Dining

Rapid Rewards members can join for free, link cards, and earn up to three Southwest points per dollar on qualifying dine-in and takeout purchases at participating restaurants.

Southwest Rapid Rewards memberRapid Rewards Dining member with a linked card

Entitlement facts

Benefit type: Card-linked offer. A targeted merchant reward or statement credit that must be activated for an eligible payment card before a qualifying transaction. Taxonomy definition →
What it unlocks: Rapid Rewards points at the current dining tier plus qualifying rotating bonuses.
Who qualifies: Southwest Rapid Rewards member; Rapid Rewards Dining member with a linked card
Requirements: Have a Rapid Rewards account, create a Dining profile, link eligible cards, pay a participating restaurant directly with one of them, and satisfy current restaurant, day, email, spend, review, and bonus terms.
How to activate: Enroll in Rapid Rewards Dining, link the cards, find a participating restaurant, and pay directly with a linked card.
Cost basis: Qualifying purchase required. The benefit is earned only when the user makes an eligible underlying purchase.
Cost and fees: Membership is free. Up to twelve cards can be linked, but any card can be linked to only one Rewards Network-operated program; PIN debit and mobile wallets may not qualify, and restaurant and bonus restrictions apply.
Geography: US, Participating restaurants
Personalization: Availability or terms can differ by person, account, card, or purchase history.

EVIDENCE / 1 SOURCE

Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

Check the provider's final terms immediately before applying, depositing funds, spending, or changing a paid relationship.

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Rapid Rewards Dining

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