The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of the best travel credit cards on the market — whether you're a beginner to the world of points and miles or a seasoned pro.
02.05.2024 - 22:57 / insider.com / Airlines
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It's time to plan your summer travels — and a new credit card sign-up bonus could earn you more than $1,100 in travel rewards.
For a limited time, new applicants of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or Chase Sapphire Reserve® can earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. These points are worth $900 or $1,125 toward travel purchased through Chase, depending on which card you get.
Chase's Sapphire credit cards are specifically designed with travelers and foodies in mind. These sleek metal credit cards come in two flavors: the everyday favorite Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and premium-tier Chase Sapphire Reserve®.
Both cards earn Chase Ultimate Rewards and come with generous travel insurance benefits, no foreign transaction fees, bonus points on dining and travel expenses, and travel credits each year. You can redeem Ultimate Rewards points through Chase Travel℠, or transfer them to more than a dozen airline and hotel chains for even better deals.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is Business Insider's top choice for the best travel rewards credit card for value, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® earns an honorable mention. Chase Ultimate Rewards points are worth 1.8 cents apiece according to Business Insider's valuations, and can be worth significantly more if transferred to Chase's airline and hotel transfer partners.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® costs $550 each year but comes with many benefits including a $300 travel credit, airport lounge access, monthly DoorDash and Instacart credits, and the best credit card travel insurance you'll find.
Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can redeem Ultimate Rewards points for 1.5 cents apiece through Chase's travel booking portal, so the 75,000-point welcome offer is worth $1,125.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card has a much lower annual fee of $95, with lesser benefits to match. Cardholders get a $50 annual credit toward hotels booked through Chase Travel℠, quarterly DoorDash and Instacart credits, and generous travel insurance benefits.
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card cardholders can redeem Ultimate Rewards points for 1.25 cents apiece through Chase's travel booking portal, so the 75,000-point welcome offer is worth $900.
At the end of the day, you can't go wrong with either card. You'll get the most return for your investment by signing up for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, especially during this
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of the best travel credit cards on the market — whether you're a beginner to the world of points and miles or a seasoned pro.
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