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JP Morgan Chase

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800.935.9935

Breaking Points

September 16, 2024
JP Morgan Chase
Mini Points - October 2024

- Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus - Earn 85,000 points after spending $3000 in 3 months, $69/annual fee.

- Southwest Premier Credit Card - Earn 85,000 points after spending $3000 in 3 months, $99/annual fee.

- Southwest Priority Credit Card - Earn 85,000 points after spending $3000 in 3 months, $149/annual fee.

- British Airways - Signature Card - Earn 100,000 Avios after spending $7500 in 6 months, $95/annual fee.

May 9, 2024
JP Morgan Chase
Mini Points - May 2024

CHASE CARDS LIMITED TIME OFFERS - GET YOUR ULTIMATE REWARDS:

- Chase Sapphire Reserve - 75,000 points after spending $4000 in 3 months - $550/annual fee.

- Chase Sapphire Preferred - 75,000 points after spending $4000 in 3 months - $95/annual fee.

BRITISH AIRWAYS AVIOS OFFER:

- British Airways Visa - 80,000 avios after spending $5000 in 3 months - $95/annual fee.

July 2, 2021
British Airways Visa Signature
British Airways Doubles it's Sign Up Offer

Right now you can earn 100,000 Avios sign up bonus after spending $5000 in 3 months with the British Airways Visa Signature card from Chase. That's double the standard offer of 50,000. This isn't listed as a "special offer" so, no telling how long this offer will be around.

Bonus Points Minimum Spend Point Value Annual Value Annual Fee 1st Year Value
100,000 $7,500 1.0 ¢ $20 $95 $1000
Best Value Differentiating Perks Rules
Short haul flights that don't include London 5/24 , Chase 2/30 , Chase 4/6
Offer Prior To Current Special: 75,000 Bonus points for a $5,000 spend ended Sep 2024
Card Type: Personal, Airline

Spend Categories

Airfare - »

3X points
3¢ Per Dollar Spent

All Other - »

1X points
1¢ Per Dollar Spent

Hotels = »

2X points
2¢ Per Dollar Spent

Card Benefits

Travel Credits »
Get back $200 per booking for taxes, fees and charges paid on a first class or business class ticket. And $100 on economy and premium economy
Companion Pass »
Get a free companion pass good for two years when you spend at least $30,000 annually.
Car Rental Insurance »
Using this card gives you secondary car rental insurance on collision and theft, up to the cost of the vehicle. Any international rentals are covered by primary insurance when using this card. This benefit is excluded in Ireland, Israel and Jamaica.
Travel Insurance »
Travel Accident Insurance up to $250,000; lost luggage insurance up to $3,000 per person; baggage delay insurance up to $100 per day for 3 days
No Foreign Transaction Fees »
You will pay no foreign transaction fees when you use your card for purchases made outside the United States.
Purchase Protection »
You're covered for new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Extended Warranty »
This card extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of 3 years or less.

Point Transfer Options

Transfer To Spouse/Partner Yes

Transfer To Friends No

Travel Partner Transfers

Outside Point System British Airway Executive Avios

Transfers In From
Point Transfer Options
Amex Member Rewards

1:1 71% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Capital One Miles

1:1 91% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Chase Ultimate Rewards

1:1 63% value retained

Point Transfer Options
IHG Rewards

5:1 33% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Marriott Bonvoy

3:1 56% value retained

Point Transfer Options
World of Hyatt

5:2 25% value retained

Why You Might Want This Card

Avios Are A Different Breed

Avios can be super useful for short haul flights that don't go through London. They don't expire, there are no blackout dates, no booking fees, no close-in booking fees. Also points can be used for airfare, upgrades, hotels, car rentals and one-way tickets. British Airways is part of the Oneworld Alliance, and therefore, Avios can be transferred for big value on partner airlines. When you book on long-haul British Airway flights using Avios, you'll end up paying so many surcharges that it typically erodes a significant amount of value from your point redemption. The best use is short haul flights that avoid surcharges. Check out more on using Avios here>. If you're a big spender, $30,000 in spend will get you a Travel Together Ticket. This is good for two years. You must be leaving from and returning to the US, and you still have to pay taxes and fees on the second ticket, so you'll want to avoid London if possible. The reality is, unlike the Southwest Companion Pass, this is probably only useful to less than 1% of people. If you are in that 1% of big spenders who's travel itinerary matches British Airways flight routes, it can be a find, especially for Business and First class tickets.

Bottom Line

This card shouldn't be at the top of your list. If you've got a bunch of short haul flights in your plans, especially around Europe, it might be worth adding for you. But unless you are a really big spender, the $30,000 bonuses with this card are probably aren't worth the bonuses you would have missed if you had spent that 30k on other cards.

Application Rules

Your application will be declined if 5 new cards are reported on your personal credit report in the past 24 months

You'll be declined if you apply for a third Chase card of any kind within 30 days

Chase will decline your application you apply for a 5th Chase card (personal or BUSINESS) in 6 months

Best for Series

Below is a snapshot of where this card performs best compared to the other cards in our database:

Breaking Points

September 16, 2024
JP Morgan Chase
Mini Points - October 2024

- Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus - Earn 85,000 points after spending $3000 in 3 months, $69/annual fee.

- Southwest Premier Credit Card - Earn 85,000 points after spending $3000 in 3 months, $99/annual fee.

- Southwest Priority Credit Card - Earn 85,000 points after spending $3000 in 3 months, $149/annual fee.

- British Airways - Signature Card - Earn 100,000 Avios after spending $7500 in 6 months, $95/annual fee.

May 9, 2024
JP Morgan Chase
Mini Points - May 2024

CHASE CARDS LIMITED TIME OFFERS - GET YOUR ULTIMATE REWARDS:

- Chase Sapphire Reserve - 75,000 points after spending $4000 in 3 months - $550/annual fee.

- Chase Sapphire Preferred - 75,000 points after spending $4000 in 3 months - $95/annual fee.

BRITISH AIRWAYS AVIOS OFFER:

- British Airways Visa - 80,000 avios after spending $5000 in 3 months - $95/annual fee.

July 2, 2021
British Airways Visa Signature
British Airways Doubles it's Sign Up Offer

Right now you can earn 100,000 Avios sign up bonus after spending $5000 in 3 months with the British Airways Visa Signature card from Chase. That's double the standard offer of 50,000. This isn't listed as a "special offer" so, no telling how long this offer will be around.

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