Sell Southwest Rapid Rewards Points for Cash

Reviewed by Joseph Hellman-Benjamin, Founder and CEO. Last reviewed: October 13, 2026. Editorial Policy

Can you sell Southwest Rapid Rewards points?

Yes, we buy Rapid Rewards points in balances of 50,000 or more. Southwest’s terms say a sale can end the account and forfeit the points, even if the sale is never completed. We email a written price, you transfer, and we pay by PayPal, usually within 15 minutes. Rapid Rewards points do not expire; The Points Guy values them at 1.25 cents.

Key facts (checked October 13, 2026)

  • Southwest rule: a sale, completed or not, can terminate the account and forfeit points
  • Expiry: Rapid Rewards points do not expire
  • Ways in: Chase Ultimate Rewards 1:1
  • Assigned seating since January 27, 2026
  • Travel value: 1.25 cents a point (The Points Guy, October 2026)
  • Our terms: 50,000 minimum; written price by email; you transfer first; PayPal, usually within 15 minutes

Before you sell: know the risk

Selling Rapid Rewards points is against Southwest’s Rapid Rewards terms and conditions. The terms say a sale may result in termination of the account and forfeited points, whether or not the sale is completed. We cannot promise how Southwest will respond to a sale.

Read the full guide: Selling Miles and Points: Risks, Rules, and How It Works.

Price guarantee: the price per point we agree with you in writing by email is the price we pay once your points transfer is complete.

Have Chase points instead? Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers to Southwest at 1:1; see the full list of Chase transfer partners.

Sell Southwest Points for Cash

Turn Your Southwest Rapid Rewards Points into Cash.

Have you built up a balance of Southwest Rapid Rewards points but have no plans to fly?

Don’t let your hard-earned rewards sit idle. At The Points King, we help you convert those points into real cash with a simple process.

Why Sell Your Southwest Points in 2026?

While Southwest points are great for travel, cash offers a freedom points cannot match: Avoid dynamic pricing: Southwest prices awards by the cash fare, so what your points buy changes with ticket prices. Pay for anything: points are for flights; cash is for anything else. Value: The Points Guy values Southwest points at 1.25 cents each for travel (October 2026); a cash offer will be lower.

Rapid Rewards points are earned on Southwest flights, with Rapid Rewards credit cards, and through Southwest’s hotel, car rental, shopping and dining partners. Southwest’s program terms say points do not expire. Fare types, earning rates and A-List requirements change from time to time, so check the Rapid Rewards terms and conditions for the current rules.

What’s the procedure for selling Southwest Rapid Rewards points in 2026?

  1. We will buy accounts of 50,000 points or more.
  2. Tell us your contact information by phone, live chat or the website form and specify the amount of points you wish to sell.
  3. You will receive a quote with the amount of money we offer.
  4. If you accept, you transfer the points. Once we confirm the transfer, we pay your PayPal account.
  5. The points we purchased from you will now pay for hotel rooms or flight tickets for our clients.

Sell your Southwest Rapid Rewards points today!

How much are my Southwest Airlines points worth?

We do not publish a rate, because it moves with demand and with the size of the balance. Tell us how many points you have and we email you a price in writing; the price we agree is the price we pay. For context, The Points Guy values Southwest Rapid Rewards points at 1.25 cents each for travel (October 2026), and a cash offer from any broker will be lower than that.

Rapid Rewards points come from Southwest flights, Chase transfers and the Southwest cards; our Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority card review covers the main one. We also buy Chase Ultimate Rewards points, and every program is on the sell points page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Selling Southwest Points in 2026:

Is it legal to sell my Southwest points?

Selling points is against Southwest’s Rapid Rewards terms. Whether a sale creates legal exposure beyond that depends on the facts and where you live. This page is not legal advice.

Can I still use my account after selling?

Not necessarily. Southwest can close an account it links to a sale. See the risk box above.

How long does the payout take?

Most customers are paid within 15 minutes of completing the transfer.

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