Some of the best credit card offers are also the hardest to get. Card issuers often roll out blink-and-you’ll-miss-it deals that offer hundreds or even thousands of dollars in rewards value — especially for new cardholders.
Our regular roundup of limited-time offers can help you ensure you never miss the best deals — whether you’re looking to earn a bigger sign-up bonus, score better perks for travel, or further maximize the money you spend on everyday essentials.
Here are all the best limited-time offers to check out before you open a new credit card:
Southwest Airlines has brought back one of its most popular credit card offers: From now until March 31, 2025, you’ll have the chance to earn a Southwest Companion Pass through February 28, 2026 and 30,000 Rapid Rewards bonus points when you spend $4,000 within the first three months of opening a new Southwest credit card.
You can earn the limited-time welcome bonus when you open any of the three consumer co-branded credit cards from Southwest and Chase:
If you’re a Southwest Airlines loyalist or want to save on an upcoming vacation, this offer can help you score major discounts on 2025 travel.
Read more about the Companion Pass offer
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Annual fee
$69
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Welcome offer
Earn Companion Pass® plus 30,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months
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Rewards rate
- 2x on Southwest purchases
- 2x on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners
- 2x on local transit and commuting, including rideshare
- 2x on internet, cable, and phone services; select streaming
- 1x on all other purchases
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Benefits
- 3,000 bonus points after your Cardmember anniversary
- 2 EarlyBird Check-In each year
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Annual fee
$149
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Welcome offer
Earn Companion Pass® plus 30,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months
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Rewards rate
- 3x on Southwest purchases
- 2x on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners
- 2x on local transit and commuting, including rideshare
- 2x on internet, cable, and phone services; select streaming
- 1x on all other purchases
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Benefits
- 7,500 bonus points after your Cardmember anniversary
- $75 Southwest travel credit each year
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Annual fee
$99
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Welcome offer
Earn Companion Pass® plus 30,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months
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Rewards rate
- 3x points on Southwest purchases
- 2x points on Rapid Rewards® hotel and car rental partners
2x points local transit and commuting, including rideshare
2x points on internet, cable, and phone services, plus select streaming
1x points on all other purchases
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Benefits
- Earn 6,000 points each year on your account anniversary, plus 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points annually
- 2 EarlyBird check-ins each year
- Get 25% back on inflight purchases
- Earn 1,500 tier qualifying points (TQPs) toward A-List status for every $5,000 you spend on the card
Read more: Best airline credit cards
With either the IHG One Rewards Traveler or IHG One Rewards Premier card, you’ll get at least 100,000 points when you earn the welcome bonus:
IHG properties include Regent, Kimpton, InterContinental, Holiday Inn, and more than a dozen other hotel and resort brands.
Read more: Earn over 100k points toward future IHG hotel stays with these new card bonuses
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Rewards rate
- 17x when you stay at IHG Hotels & Resorts
- 3x on purchases on monthly bills, at gas stations, and restaurants
- 2x on all other purchases
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Benefits
- $0 annual fee
- Redeem 3 nights, get the 4th night free
- Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad
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