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Chase Freedom Unlimited vs Southwest Premier

Side-by-side comparison of fees, rewards, benefits, and transfer partners.

Chase Freedom Unlimited card art
Chase Ultimate Rewards
Chase Freedom Unlimited
Chase
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Southwest Premier card art
Southwest Rapid Rewards
Southwest Premier
Chase
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Annual Fee
No annual fee
$149/yr
Foreign Fees
None
None
Signup Bonus
30,000 points
Spend $500 in 3 months
85,000 points
Spend $3,000 in 3 months
Top Earn Rates
  • Chase Travel 5x
  • Dining 3x
  • Drugstores 3x
  • Southwest Purchases 3x
  • Grocery Stores and Restaurants 2x
  • All Other Purchases 1x
Reward Type
miles
miles
Key Credits
None
None
Spend Milestones
No milestones
  • 1,500 Tier Qualifying Points toward A-List status
    After $5,000 spend
Transfer Partners
  • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
  • Aer Lingus AerClub
  • Air Canada Aeroplan
  • British Airways Executive Club
  • Flying Blue
  • +9 more
No transfer partners
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Common Questions: Chase Freedom Unlimited vs Southwest Premier

Is the Chase Freedom Unlimited or Southwest Premier better for dining?

Chase Freedom Unlimited earns 3x on dining; Southwest Premier earns 2x on dining. Chase Freedom Unlimited wins for dining.

Which has the higher signup bonus in 2026?

Chase Freedom Unlimited currently offers 30,000 pts signup bonus (spend $500 in 3 months). Southwest Premier offers 85,000 pts signup bonus (spend $3,000 in 3 months). Southwest Premier has the larger bonus.

Which card is better for international travel?

Both cards charge no foreign transaction fees, making either a solid choice for international travel.

Can I hold both the Chase Freedom Unlimited and the Southwest Premier?

In most cases yes — holding both is allowed and can be a smart strategy for maximizing rewards across different spending categories. Both cards are from Chase, so check their specific application rules.