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Breaking Points

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.

October 19, 2022
JP Morgan Chase
Sapphire Reserve Sign Up Limited Time Offer

Now with the Chase Sapphire Reserve card, earn 80,000 Bonus points after spending $4000 in 3 months. Annual fee is $550 with a $300 annual travel credit. This offer is ending soon, so if you haven't tipped the 5/24 rule you may want to consider this one.

October 19, 2022
Chase Sapphire Reserve
New Sign Up Offer on Sapphire Reserve Card

For a limited time get 80,000 bonus points after spending $4000 in 3 months. There is a $550 annual fee that's not waived but can be offset by the $300 annual travel credit every anniversary that comes with this Chase Sapphire Reserve Card.

July 21, 2022
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase Reserve has a New Offer

Chase Sapphire Reserve card is offering 60,000 Ultimate Rewards after spending $4000 in 3 months. This card comes with a $300 annual travel credit to offset the $550 annual fee.

Bonus Points Minimum Spend Point Value Annual Value Annual Fee 1st Year Value
60,000 $4,000 1.7 ¢ $469 $550 $1004
Best Value Differentiating Perks Rules
Travel of all kinds 3X points on travel & dining, 150% point redemption on Chase portal, complimentary priority pass membership 1/48 Sapphire , 5/24 , Chase 2/30 , Chase 4/6
Most Recent Special Offer: 75,000 Bonus Points for $4,000 spend ended Jun 2024
Card Type: Personal

Spend Categories

Airfare + »

5X points
8.5¢ Per Dollar Spent

All Other = »

1X points
1.7¢ Per Dollar Spent

Hotels + »

10X points
17¢ Per Dollar Spent

Parking + »

3X points
5.1¢ Per Dollar Spent

Restaurants + »

3X points
5.1¢ Per Dollar Spent

Travel + »

3X points
5.1¢ Per Dollar Spent

Rideshare and Transit + »

10X points
17¢ Per Dollar Spent

Fitness Memberships - »

10X points
17¢ Per Dollar Spent

Delivery Services + »

3X points
5.1¢ Per Dollar Spent

Card Benefits

Travel Credits »
Get up to $300 in statement credits annually as reimbursement for travel purchases (airline tickets, hotels, car rentals, etc.) charged to your card.
Lounge Access »
Get unlimited access to Priority Pass lounges for primary and authorized card user. You can bring 2 guests per visit.
TSA Pre Check »
Get up to $120 statement credit for Global Entry, or an $85 fee credit for TSA PreCheck.
Car Rental Insurance »
Using this card gives you primary coverage, providing reimbursement up to $75,000 for theft and collision damage for rental cars in the U.S. and abroad.
Travel Insurance »
Travel accident insurance up to $1 million; lost luggage insurance up to $3,000 per person; trip cancellation insurance up to $10,000 per person; baggage delay insurance up to $100 per day for 5 days; trip delay reimbursement up to $500 per ticket.
No Foreign Transaction Fees »
With 3x on Restaurants and Travel.
Concierge »
Visa Infinite Concierge Service: call 1-888-853-4458 to get complimentary assistance making dinner reservations, buying theater tickets, getting travel guides, sending gifts/flowers, and dozens of other specific requests.
Roadside Assistance »
Free roadside assistance through Cross Country Motor Club at 1-866-860-7978. Up to $50 maximum for each service event, up to 4 events each year, separated by at least 7 days.
Hotel Perks »
Chase Luxury resort collection: Includes room upgrades, complimentary daily breakfast for two, early check-in, late checkout, and other amenities at more than 900 luxury hotels and resorts worldwide.
Purchase Protection »
Your new purchases are covered for 120 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Extended Warranty »
This card extends the manufacturer's warranty by 1 additional year on warranties of 3 years or less.

Point Transfer Options

Transfer To Spouse/Partner Yes

Transfer To Friends No

Travel Partner Transfers

Chase Ultimate Rewards Outside Point System

Transfers Out To
Point Transfer Options
Air Canada Aeroplan

1:1 75% value retained

Point Transfer Options
British Airway Executive Avios

1:1 63% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Cash in Cents

1:1 63% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Flying Blue and Air France

1:1 75% value retained

Point Transfer Options
IHG Rewards

1:1 38% value retained

Point Transfer Options
jetBlue trueBlue

1:1 75% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Marriott Bonvoy

1:1 38% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Singapore KrisFlyer

1:1 81% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Southwest Rapid Rewards

1:1 81% value retained

Point Transfer Options
United MileagePlus

1:1 94% value retained

Point Transfer Options
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

1:1 94% value retained

Point Transfer Options
World of Hyatt

1:1 100% value retained

Bottom Line

If you don't already have the Chase Sapphire card, it's probably in the top 2-3 of your personal rankings. If you have a spouse or partner helping you, one of you should get the Sapphire Reserve while the other gets the Sapphire Preferred. But if you can only pick one of the Sapphire cards, which should you choose? Many sites rank the Sapphire Preferred above the Reserve. We disagree. And we believe the reason those sites try to steer you away from the Reserve card is simple: they get paid on the Preferred card referrals and not the Reserve card referrals. Here is an article that breaks down which is best for you and why >

Why You Might Want This Card

Best Overall Personal Card You Should Get

The Chase Sapphire Reserve is, arguably, the best travel card you'll find. The benefits include (but are certainly not limited to): 1:1 point transfer to some of the most popular airlines and hotels; access to 1,000+ airport lounges worldwide; access to luxury hotel and resort collections; primary car rental insurance; travel insurance -- and so much more. Want more points? Get 3x points on all travel and dining purchases. When it's time to book your trip, go through the Chase Travel Portal to redeem your points for 50% more. You can even transfer your Chase Reward points from some other Chase cards and still get the 50% point bonus. This means every point you earn from Chase Freedom or Ink cards are also worth 50% more.

This card falls under the 5/24 Chase rule, so if you're maxed out with the number of credit cards, wait before applying. Also, you'll need excellent credit to get this card. But don't worry, you can talk with the reconsideration line if you have any issues. Don't let the $550 annual fee scare you -- since you'll get an annual travel credit for $300 every year. This perk lowers the actual cost of annual fee to $250. And, using the other perks of this card, such as the $100 credit toward Global Entry, lowers even the cost of its annual fee.

Check out our Chase Ultimate Rewards page for more details on how to best use Chase Points.


Exceptions To The Rule

About Chase Ultimate Rewards

Chase Ultimate Rewards are aptly named -- as they are the “gold standard” of points. But most people barely scratch the surface in redeeming these points. Here’s what makes them so valuable:

  1. Accumulating points is relatively easy with the variety of cards Chase offers, especially their business cards.
  2. The points are worth a lot... if you have the Reserve Card (why you should). Your points are worth a minimum of 1.5 cents each, and often more with transfer partners.
  3. Chase has the best values in transfer partners, with Hyatt, United, and Southwest being the top three.
  4. Chase points are easy to use. The Ultimate Rewards portal is intuitively built for booking travel directly through their portal with points. Or easily transferring those points to partners.
  5. You can transfer your points with your partner, so long as you share the same address.

The key to maximizing value, though, is how you use those points. Think of Chase Ultimate Rewards as your most easily convertible points. And all other point systems are great, but not nearly as flexible.

How does that affect you in practical terms? If Chase is your hub, you and your partner should also get the Hyatt card, United card, and Southwest card(s) over a year. Let’s say you and your partner have two Chase cards, plus one of each of the other cards. Here is an example of how you can use them:

  • Trip One:
    • On Hyatt’s site, use 60,000 Hyatt points topped off with a 20,000 Chase point transfer for 4 nights at the all-inclusive at Zilarra Cancun.
    • On Southwest’s site, book two flights to Cancun free using your Southwest Points (topped of with a Chase points transfer as needed)
  • Trip Two:
    • On United’s site, book two round trip tickets to any European city for 60,000 United miles each, top off with Chase Points as needed
    • Book hotels on Hyatt’s site using additional Chase transfers as needed. Since you can transfer between Partners, they can be either person’s account to start.

That is just a pair of examples, but it’s a very real scenario. Most people are happy to just use the points to book a free flight or two through the portal. The reality is you can make entire vacations nearly free.

Amex and Citi have similar systems, but the points are more limited in how many you can earn. Also, the value of the transfer partners and the quality of their portals isn’t as good. That’s not to say you shouldn’t be happy when you find those points. We’re just saying all else being equal, we’ll take (or save on using) Chase Ultimate Rewards Points over any other point system.

It’s also worth noting you can’t transfer points back from partners, so never transfer until the actual time of booking. The transfers are usually instantaneous (you might have to log out and log back in to the partner site).

Where Chase Sapphire Reserve Fits In This Point Ecosystem

Personal Experience

Application Rules

You cannot receive a Sapphire card sign-up bonus if you've already received a bonus from either version within previous 48 months

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

Breaking Points

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.

October 19, 2022
JP Morgan Chase
Sapphire Reserve Sign Up Limited Time Offer

Now with the Chase Sapphire Reserve card, earn 80,000 Bonus points after spending $4000 in 3 months. Annual fee is $550 with a $300 annual travel credit. This offer is ending soon, so if you haven't tipped the 5/24 rule you may want to consider this one.

October 19, 2022
Chase Sapphire Reserve
New Sign Up Offer on Sapphire Reserve Card

For a limited time get 80,000 bonus points after spending $4000 in 3 months. There is a $550 annual fee that's not waived but can be offset by the $300 annual travel credit every anniversary that comes with this Chase Sapphire Reserve Card.

July 21, 2022
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase Reserve has a New Offer

Chase Sapphire Reserve card is offering 60,000 Ultimate Rewards after spending $4000 in 3 months. This card comes with a $300 annual travel credit to offset the $550 annual fee.

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