Southwest is one of the most popular airlines in the U.S., offering numerous methods to earn Rapid Rewards points that can be redeemed for flights.

But what happens if you’re looking to redeem your Southwest points for an award ticket but realize you don’t have enough points? If you need the points ASAP, one way to get them quickly is to buy them.

Buying Southwest points generally isn’t recommended because you might end up paying more for the points than you would if you bought the flight, but in certain cases, it can make sense.

Keep reading to learn how to buy Southwest points and when it can be a good idea.

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How to purchase more Southwest points

Southwest Airlines partners with Points.com to sell its Rapid Rewards points. Follow these steps to bolster your points collection immediately.

1. Go to southwest.com, log in to your account and click on "Rapid Rewards."

2. From there, click on Buy or Transfer Points.

3. Click on "Buy points."

4. Choose how many points you want to buy.

5. Enter your payment details to complete the purchase.

How much do Southwest points cost?

The base cost to buy Southwest points starts at $60 for 2,000 points, which is 3 cents per point. As you buy more points, the price per point decreases.