Southwest Airlines Acceptable Forms of Payment


Policy on Credit Cards

Southwest Airlines accepts American Express, Optima, MasterCard, VISA, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover/Novus Card, Access, and Universal Air Travel Card.

More information regarding the Universal Air Travel Card

Checks

Personal checks made payable to Southwest Airlines for exact amount of purchase must include printed name, mailing address and telephone number. A valid driver's license with picture (or valid passport) is required. Company checks can be made payable to Southwest Airlines for the exact amount of ticket purchase. Proper identification of person presenting check (valid driver's license and valid company identification) are required.

Cash

Southwest Airlines accepts cash for payment of purchase at all airport ticket counter locations.