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Allegiant World Mastercard vs Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Allegiant World Mastercard comes from Bank of America at $59/yr; the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority from Chase at $229/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($840 more in estimated value) than the Allegiant World Mastercard's. Get the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority first; revisit the Allegiant World Mastercard after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureAllegiant World MastercardSouthwest Rapid Rewards Priority
Annual fee$59$229
Sign-up bonus60,000 points
Bonus value (est.)-$840
Min spend to unlock bonus-$2,000 in 3 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaChase
Card categorycashbackairline
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • 7,500 anniversary points
    • $75 annual travel credit
    • 4 upgraded boardings/year
    • 4x on Southwest
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    Allegiant World Mastercard
    $59/yr ·
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    Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority
    $229/yr · 60,000 points

    Editorial take: Allegiant World Mastercard

    Editorial take: Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority

    If Southwest is your airline, this is the card to have. The anniversary points and $75 travel credit help offset the annual fee, and the 4x earning on Southwest is class-leading among airline cards.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Allegiant World Mastercard or Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority?
    The Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority has a public bonus (60,000 points, worth roughly $840), while the Allegiant World Mastercard doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Allegiant World Mastercard's $59 annual fee worth it compared to the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority?
    At $59/yr, the Allegiant World Mastercard is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Allegiant World Mastercard and Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America and Chase) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
    Should I get the Allegiant World Mastercard or the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Allegiant World Mastercard: no published min spend. Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority: $2,000 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.