Southwest Plus vs Spark 2x Miles
Southwest Plus
$99/yr
6.0/10
VS
Spark 2x Miles
$99/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
Southwest Plus charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Spark 2x Miles charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Southwest Plus offers a slight edge depending on your spending when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Southwest Plus
Lower annual fee ($99 vs $99)
Rewards Earning
Southwest Plus
6 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
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Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Southwest Plus edges ahead
Better rewards and benefits at the same fee level.
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Spark 2x Miles is a strong alternative
Competitive features make it worth considering.
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Southwest Plus
| Southwest purchases | 2.0X |
| Hotel & car rental partners | 2.0X |
| Local transit & commuting | 2.0X |
| Streaming services | 2.0X |
| Internet, cable, phone | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Spark 2x Miles
| Everything | 2.0X |
| Hotels & rental cars (Capital One Travel) | 5.0X |