Southwest is offering 80,000 Rapid Rewards points with its Premier Business Card after new cardholders spend $3,000 within the first three months. The card has a $149 annual fee.

Here are five things to know:

• 80,000 points is the headline.
The full bonus requires $3,000 in purchases during the first three months of account opening.

• The annual fee is $149.
That keeps the ongoing cost relatively low for a business card carrying an 80,000-point welcome offer.

• Southwest spending earns 3 points per dollar.
That rate applies to Southwest purchases and Lyft through Dec. 31, 2027.

• Gas stations and restaurants earn 2 points per dollar.
The rate applies to the first $8,000 in combined spending during each anniversary year.

• The card comes with Southwest travel perks.
Cardholders receive a free first checked bag for themselves and up to eight companions, Group 5 boarding, no foreign transaction fees and 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points each year.

The Smarter Take

The key numbers are simple: 80,000 points, $3,000 in spending and a $149 annual fee. If you have legitimate business expenses that can naturally meet the spending requirement, this offer provides a substantial Southwest points boost without the higher annual fee of the Performance Business card.