Southwest Priority vs Virgin Red Rewards
Southwest Priority
$229/yr
6.0/10
VS
Virgin Red Rewards
$99/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
Southwest Priority charges $229/yr with 1X base rewards. Virgin Red Rewards charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Virgin Red Rewards offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
Apply for Southwest Priority →
PointsPick may earn a commission. Disclosure
Apply for Virgin Red Rewards →
PointsPick may earn a commission. Disclosure
Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Virgin Red Rewards
Lower annual fee ($229 vs $99)
Rewards Earning
Southwest Priority
6 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Southwest Priority
0 benefits vs 0
Statement Credits
Southwest Priority
$75 in annual credits
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Virgin Red Rewards wins for most people
The $130 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
Apply for Virgin Red RewardsPREMIUM PICK
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 |
Virgin Red Rewards
| Virgin Atlantic & Virgin Red partners | 3.0X |
| Dining & travel | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |