Buy $500 Southwest eGift Cards for $429.99 at Sam’s Club [May 3 to 5]

Sam’s Club’s latest Instant Savings Book has several gift card doorbusters that should grab the attention of Southwest flyers. For a limited time, members can save over $70 on Southwest eGift Card purchases.

$70+ Off a Southwest eGift Card

Sam’s Club members will be able to purchase a $500 Southwest eGift Card from Sam’s Club for $429.99 from May 3 to 5. That’s a discount of over $70, or 14%, of the retail value. Members can purchase a maximum of 2 cards per membership, but only 3 gift cards can be applied per passenger per reservation.

The eGift Cards do not expire or carry fees and will be delivered via email within 48 hours of purchase. You can use the eGift Card for payment online at Southwest.com, by Southwest app, by phone (800-435-9792), or at the airport ticket counter. For step-by-step redemption instructions, check out our detailed guide on how to redeem a Southwest gift card.

While you can purchase flights with your eGift Card, you can also use it for taxes and fees associated with award tickets. Unfortunately, you cannot use it to pay for add-ons such as EarlyBird Check-In, Upgraded Boarding, or excess baggage fees.

Best Cards To Use at Sam’s Club

You’ll want to use a card for this purchase that maximizes the rewards you’ll earn. Some of the best cards for shopping at Sam’s Club include:

• Bank of America^® Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card — 3% cash-back for online purchases, including samsclub.com, when selecting online purchases as a quarterly bonus category
• Blue Cash Everyday^® Card from American Express — 3% cash-back (on up to $6,000 in purchases) on U.S online purchases
• U.S. Bank Cash+^® Visa Signature^® Card — 5% cash-back in your choice of 11 categories (which can include online merchants)
• Sam’s Club^® Mastercard^® — 3% cash-back at Sam’s Club in-store and online for Plus members only; all others earn 1% on these purchases

Final Thoughts

If a flight with Southwest is in your future, picking up a few Southwest eGift Cards from Sam’s Club could make a lot of sense to save 14% on your airfare purchase. You’ll want to act fast starting May 3 as supplies may be limited! Being mindful of which credit card you use for your purchase can also ensure you receive the most value from your rewards.