April 02, 2026 • 3 min read
Chase’s long-running partnership with Lyft is expanding: Southwest Rapid Rewards credit cardholders can now earn bonus points on Lyft rides through Dec. 31, 2027. No activation is required — simply add your Southwest card as the default payment method in the Lyft app to start earning.
Earning rates (through Dec. 31, 2027)
– Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card and Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card: 5 points per $1
– Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card and Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card: 3 points per $1
– Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card: 2 points per $1
Why it matters
The benefit is automatic and has no minimum rides or spending cap. Cardholders should confirm which Southwest card they hold and set it as the default Lyft payment method to capture the bonus points.
Comparisons and considerations
Depending on your wallet, another card may earn equal or better rewards on Lyft. For example, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® can earn 5 points per $1 on Lyft (activation required), so compare earning rates before choosing which card to use for ride-hailing.
Bottom line
If you have a Southwest card, check its Lyft earning rate and make it your default Lyft payment method if it’s your best option or if you want to accumulate Rapid Rewards points. The benefit runs through Dec. 31, 2027, and may be extended to other cards in the future.
Disclosure
The cards mentioned are from partners who may compensate the publisher on approvals. Opinions are editorial and not endorsed by card issuers.
