Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card vs United℠ Business Card

Each card earns more in 3 of the 6 categories we track. Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card has the lower annual fee.

Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card

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United℠ Business Card

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The basics

DetailSouthwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit CardUnited℠ Business Card
Annual fee$149$150
Card typeBusinessBusiness
RewardsSouthwest Rapid RewardsUnited MileagePlus
Each point is worth1.30¢1.20¢
Everywhere else1x1x
Welcome bonus—90,000 bonus miles + 2,000 PQP after $5,000 in 3 months; +10,000 after adding an employee card

What each earns

CategorySouthwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit CardUnited℠ Business Card
Gas Stations
2.6% (higher)
2x, capped spending, up to $8,000
2.4%
2x
Dining & Restaurants
2.6% (higher)
2x, capped spending, up to $8,000
2.4%
2x
Food Delivery
1.3%
1x
2.4% (higher)
2x
Office Supplies
1.3%
1x
2.4% (higher)
2x
Rideshare & Transit
1.3%
1x
2.4% (higher)
2x
Everything else
1.3% (higher)
1x
1.2%
1x

Returns are the points per dollar times what a point is worth, using your smart setting. Caps and rotating categories change what you actually earn. How we value rewards

The better question is which one adds more to the cards you already have.

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