Southwest Priority vs Venture Rewards
Southwest Priority
$229/yr
6.0/10
VS
Venture Rewards
$95/yr
8.0/10
Quick Answer
Southwest Priority charges $229/yr with 1X base rewards. Venture Rewards charges $95/yr with 1X base rewards. Venture Rewards 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
Venture Rewards
Lower annual fee ($229 vs $95)
Rewards Earning
Southwest Priority
6 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Venture Rewards
6 benefits vs 0
Statement Credits
Venture Rewards
$470 in annual credits
Flexibility
Venture Rewards
Transferable points to airline/hotel partners
OUR PICK
Venture Rewards 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
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 |
Venture Rewards
| Hotels via Capital One Travel | 5.0X |
| Everything else | 2.0X |
Card Benefits: Detailed Comparison
Southwest Priority (0 benefits)
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Venture Rewards (6 benefits)
- Trip Cancellation/Interruption (up to $2,000)
- Trip Delay Reimbursement (up to $500)
- Baggage Delay Insurance (up to $100)
- Auto Rental Collision Coverage
- Purchase Protection (up to $500)
- Extended Warranty