Amex Rolls Out Targeted Offer: Spend $300 With Southwest, Get $60 Back

Overview

• Reports surfaced Friday that American Express has a targeted Amex Offer giving enrolled cardholders a one-time $60 statement credit after $300 or more in qualifying Southwest purchases booked by Dec. 31, 2026.
• The promotion is personalized so not all Amex cardholders will see it and the offer must be added to the specific card that will be used for purchases.
• Qualifying purchases must be made directly with Southwest (southwest.com, the Southwest app, or onboard), must originate in the U.S. and be charged in U.S. dollars, and the $300 threshold may be met across multiple transactions.
• Some reporters saw the offer on the Amex Platinum card, which can earn bonus airfare points on eligible spend, and there are reported alternate versions that grant 6,000 Membership Rewards points instead of the $60 credit.
• Because Southwest typically waives most change fees, cardholders could book $300+ fares to secure the credit and preserve travel funds if plans change, and Amex Offers remain a personalized tool that can meaningfully boost short‑term travel savings.