Southwest Priority vs Spark 2x Miles
Southwest Priority
$229/yr
6.0/10
VS
Spark 2x Miles
$99/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
Southwest Priority charges $229/yr with 1X base rewards. Spark 2x Miles charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Spark 2x Miles 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
Spark 2x Miles
Lower annual fee ($229 vs $99)
Rewards Earning
Southwest Priority
6 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
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Statement Credits
Southwest Priority
$75 in annual credits
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Spark 2x Miles wins for most people
The $130 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
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 |
Spark 2x Miles
| Everything | 2.0X |
| Hotels & rental cars (Capital One Travel) | 5.0X |