What a Southwest Airlines gift card gets you
A useful detail: a Southwest gift card covers the full fare including the government taxes and fees, so a recipient can book a flight start to finish without a credit card if the card balance covers it. There are no activation or per-use fees, and the balance never expires or gets reduced by dormancy charges the way a bank-issued travel card can.
two formats:
- Physical card: Mailed in a card carrier. $15 to $500 per card via southwest.com.
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, redeemable at booking on southwest.com. $15 to $500 via southwest.com; $15 to $500 via Dyme.
You can apply multiple Southwest gift cards toward one booking at checkout, and combine a gift card with a credit card if the fare exceeds the balance.
Where to buy: four channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DymeBest for Miles | E-gift only | $15 – $500 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| Southwest.com | Physical + e-gift | $15 – $500 | Instant / 5–10 days | None | — |
| Retail gift-card racks Supermarkets, big-box | Physical only | $25 – $200 typical | Immediate | None | Retailer loyalty points + fuel rewards |
| Secondary marketplaces Raise, CardCash | Digital code | Varies | Minutes to hours | Occasional few percent below face | — |
Can I get a Southwest Airlines gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells Southwest e-gift cards at face value; the value-add is Dyme Miles and instant delivery, not a face-value discount. The discount routes are:
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold Southwest cards from third parties, sometimes a few percent below face value. Verify the balance before you book, since secondary sellers occasionally list partial-balance cards.
- Supermarket rack promotions. Grocery chains periodically run gift-card bonus offers (extra fuel points or a store coupon) on rack cards. The card stays at face value, but you net the retailer's perk.
- Southwest fare sales. Southwest runs frequent fare sales on southwest.com. A gift card bought now buys a discounted fare later, which is the more dependable way to stretch the dollar than chasing a discount on the card itself.
The bigger combined return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card, Rapid Rewards points on the flight, and Dyme Miles on the purchase. Most buyers leave that money on the table.
How to stack rewards
Three rewards programs fire on a single Southwest Airlines gift card purchase through Dyme.
Your credit card earns rewards on the Dyme purchase.
Gift-card resellers typically code as MCC 5947; many cards exclude this MCC from category bonuses.
Free to join. Earns at redemption, not on the gift card purchase.
Rapid Rewards does not earn on the gift card purchase. It earns on the flight when you pay with the card, at the same rate as paying with cash or a credit card. Add your Rapid Rewards number at booking so the points post. Program terms →
Earn 1 Mile for every dollar you spend, and 5 Miles per dollarduring special offers — the layer the other channels can't match.
Illustrative only. Card rates, brand-program terms, and Dyme Miles offers change and vary by member; figures above are examples, not a guarantee of value.
How to buy via Dyme
Southwest Airlines e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Southwest Airlines brand page on Dyme.
- Enter the recipient's email, the denomination, and an optional personal message.
- Check out. The e-gift sends immediately and can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay from the email.
You earn 1 Mile for every dollar you spend, and 5 Miles per dollar during special offers. Miles post to your Dyme account within 3 business days. Dyme Miles never expire, have no blackouts, and are redeemable on any airline, any hotel — across over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners.
Every Dyme purchase contributes to Dyme's renewable energy mission. Dyme uses part of its profits to support communities worldwide by investing in cheaper and cleaner electricity. Read more at dyme.earth/blog/impact.
How to buy on southwest.com
- Go to southwest.com and open the gift cards page.
- Choose physical or e-gift, pick a design and the amount from $15 to $500.
- Add to cart and check out. To redeem, enter the gift card number and PIN at flight-booking checkout. Add a Rapid Rewards number so points post on the fare.
How to buy at Costco, Sam's Club, or a supermarket
Supermarket and big-box gift-card racks at chains like Kroger, Safeway, and Walmart carry physical Southwest cards, typically in $25 to $200 denominations. They cost face value, but you earn the store's loyalty points and any fuel rewards that apply to gift-card purchases. Costco and Sam's Club do not regularly stock Southwest multi-packs.
Designs and personalization
Physical cards: Southwest's standard and seasonal card art in the online catalog, with a card carrier and a printed message available at checkout.
E-gift cards: several designs with a customizable subject line and a recipient message.
There is no co-branded or personalized-photo option for individual orders. For bulk corporate orders, see corporate ordering below.
Delivery and timing
- E-gift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email. Redeem the code at booking on southwest.com.
- E-gift via southwest.com: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- Physical via southwest.com: 5 to 10 business days standard; expedited options at checkout.
- Physical from a retail rack: Immediate — pick it up and book.
Dyme does not mail physical cards. If you need a card in hand, southwest.com or a retail aisle is the path.
Corporate and bulk buying
Southwest runs a corporate and bulk gift-card program for employee rewards, customer incentives, and travel budgets, with volume ordering and invoicing. Contact Southwest's gift-card team to set up a corporate order.
Frequently asked questions
Airfare on southwest.com, including the base fare plus taxes and fees on Southwest-operated flights. Gift cards generally cannot be used for in-flight purchases or some third-party add-ons; apply the card at flight-booking checkout.
$15 to $500 in whole-dollar increments through southwest.com. Dyme sells e-gift cards in the same $15 to $500 range. Retail rack cards are typically $25 to $200.
No. Southwest gift cards do not expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full purchased value stays on the card until redeemed.
Yes. You can apply multiple Southwest gift cards toward one booking, and pay any remaining balance with a credit card if the fare exceeds the gift-card total.
Yes. Paying for a flight with a Southwest gift card earns Rapid Rewards points on the base fare just like cash or a credit card. Add your Rapid Rewards number at booking so the points post.
Yes. Enter the card number and PIN on the Southwest gift card balance page to see the current balance immediately.
Southwest fares are generally refundable to the original form of payment under its fare rules; a flight paid with a gift card typically returns the funds to a gift card or travel credit. Check the specific fare rules at booking.
Yes. Secondary marketplaces like Raise and CardCash buy unwanted cards at a percentage of face value based on demand. List the card number and balance; the marketplace verifies and pays out.
Yes. Southwest runs a bulk program for employee rewards, customer incentives, and travel budgets with volume ordering and invoicing.
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes. Gmail's Promotions tab occasionally delays delivery, so check there if it doesn't arrive.