Choice Privileges Select vs Southwest Priority
Choice Privileges Select
$95/yr
6.5/10
VS
Southwest Priority
$229/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
Choice Privileges Select charges $95/yr with 1X base rewards. Southwest Priority charges $229/yr with 1X base rewards. Choice Privileges Select 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
Choice Privileges Select
Lower annual fee ($95 vs $229)
Rewards Earning
Southwest Priority
6 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Choice Privileges Select
0 benefits vs 0
Statement Credits
Southwest Priority
$75 in annual credits
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Choice Privileges Select wins for most people
The $134 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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Southwest Priority wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
Apply for Southwest PriorityRewards Earning: Detailed Comparison
Choice Privileges Select
| Choice Hotels properties | 10.0X |
| Gas stations & grocery stores | 5.0X |
| Everything else | 2.0X |
Southwest Priority
| 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 |