AAA Daily Advantage vs Southwest Premier
AAA Daily Advantage
$0/yr
7.0/10
VS
Southwest Premier
$149/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
AAA Daily Advantage charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. Southwest Premier charges $149/yr with 1X base rewards. AAA Daily Advantage offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
AAA Daily Advantage
Lower annual fee ($0 vs $149)
Rewards Earning
Southwest Premier
6 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
AAA Daily Advantage
0 benefits vs 0
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
AAA Daily Advantage wins for most people
The $149 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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Southwest Premier wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
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AAA Daily Advantage
| Grocery stores | 5.0X |
| Gas stations & EV charging | 3.0X |
| Wholesale clubs | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Southwest Premier
| Southwest purchases | 3.0X |
| Hotel & car rental partners | 2.0X |
| Local transit & commuting | 2.0X |
| Streaming services | 2.0X |
| Internet, cable, phone | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |