SWA — Southwest Airlines Bank Charge Explained

SWA on your bank statement may relate to Southwest Airlines, which is listed in the Travel category. Southwest Airlines is a major US airline known for no change fees and two free checked bags. Charges are per booking and vary by route, plus any add-ons.

What Is the SWA Charge?

SWA may relate to Southwest Airlines, which is listed in the Travel category.

Southwest Airlines is a major US airline known for no change fees and two free checked bags. Charges are per booking and vary by route, plus any add-ons. For UK cardholders this usually relates to US travel, and entries read SOUTHWEST.

SWA is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a SWA Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Southwest Airlines by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Southwest Airlines account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Southwest Airlines directly using the details on this page.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does Southwest Airlines Use on Bank Statements?

Southwest Airlines may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About SWA

What is SWA on my bank statement?

SWA is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Southwest Airlines, which is listed in the Travel category. Southwest Airlines is a major US airline known for no change fees and two free checked bags. Charges are per booking and vary by route, plus any add-ons. For UK cardholders this usually relates to US travel, and entries read SOUTHWEST. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is SWA on my bank statement?

SWA is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel SWA?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Southwest Airlines account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Southwest Airlines directly using the details on this page. If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

Related charges

For more information about Southwest Airlines and all its known transaction codes, visit the Southwest Airlines merchant page.