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At a glance

5x
5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠.
3x
3x on dining, select streaming services and online groceries.
2x
2x on all other travel purchases.
1x
1x on all other purchases.

60,000 bonus points

Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

Ongoing Purchases APR

20.49% - 27.49% Variable

Ongoing Balance Transfer APR

20.49% - 27.49% Variable

Ongoing Cash Advance APR

29.24% Variable

Ongoing Penalty APR

Up to 29.99%
$95
670-850Excellent/Good
  • Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
  • Enjoy benefits such as 5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3x on dining, select streaming services and online groceries, 2x on all other travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases, $50 Annual Chase Travel Hotel Credit, plus more.

Our Take

TPG Editor‘s Rating

Card Rating is based on the opinion of TPG‘s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.
4.5/5

Overview

We love the Chase Sapphire Preferred because it’s a great introduction to the world of travel rewards. Cardholders can accrue rewards quickly thanks to the card’s popular bonus categories, including dining and travel. Once you earn Ultimate Rewards points, you can redeem them for 1.25 cents apiece through Chase Travel℠ and unlock incredible value through Chase’s 11 airline and three hotel partners when transferring your points.
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Pros

  • Earn multiple points per dollar in popular categories, such as travel and dining
  • Solid welcome bonus valued at $1,230, per our valuations
  • Premium travel protection benefits include trip cancellation/interruption insurance, primary car rental insurance and lost luggage insurance

Cons

  • This card features a $95 annual fee

Who is this card good for?

The Chase Sapphire Preferred is a good choice for award travel beginners who want to ease into the world of points and miles. Thanks to its versatility and the value of Chase’s Ultimate Rewards points, the Ultimate Rewards program is a favorite across the board. There are multiple ways to redeem points, including for travel, as statement credits and transfers to airline and hotel partners.

Earning Rewards

The card features strong earning rates across popular bonus categories. You can rack up 5 points per dollar spent on travel booked through Chase Travel, 3 points per dollar spent on dining, select streaming services and online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs), 2 points per dollar spent on other travel purchases and 1 point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.