Skypass Select vs Southwest Performance Business
Skypass Select
$450/yr
6.0/10
VS
Southwest Performance Business
$299/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
Skypass Select charges $450/yr with 1X base rewards. Southwest Performance Business charges $299/yr with 1X base rewards. Southwest Performance Business 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
Southwest Performance Business
Lower annual fee ($450 vs $299)
Rewards Earning
Southwest Performance Business
6 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Skypass Select
0 benefits vs 0
Statement Credits
Southwest Performance Business
$720 in annual credits
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Southwest Performance Business wins for most people
The $151 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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Skypass Select wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
Apply for Skypass SelectRewards Earning: Detailed Comparison
Skypass Select
| Korean Air purchases | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Southwest Performance Business
| Southwest purchases | 4.0X |
| Hotel & car rental partners | 3.0X |
| Rideshare | 2.0X |
| Streaming services | 2.0X |
| Internet, cable, phone | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |