Head to head

Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card vs. Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.

Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card

Chase

Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

Synchrony

At a glance

Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card and Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.

Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card wins on earning ceiling and travel insurance; Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card wins on first-year math and annual fee.

Pick the Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

2 vs 2
  • First-year math Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

    Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

    Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card is $229 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card

    Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card earns more on its best category (4× vs 3×).

  • Travel insurance Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card

    Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$229
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
First-year net
$-229
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Airfare, Gas, Dining
Top Spend Category, Second Top Spend Category
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Southwest Rapid Rewards
Venmo Cash Rewards

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.