Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

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BEST FOR BEGINNERS

Year after year, the Chase Sapphire Preferred wins at the TPG Awards for Best Travel Rewards Card. In exchange for a $95 annual fee, you’ll gain access to the incredible Ultimate Rewards program — unleashing tons of potential value for award travel. (Partner offer)

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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. That's $750 when you redeem through Chase Travel℠.
Up to 29.99%
29.99% Variable
21.49% - 28.49% Variable
21.49% - 28.49% Variable
$95
670-850
Excellent/Good

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. That's $750 when you redeem through Chase Travel℠.
Up to 29.99%
29.99% Variable
21.49% - 28.49% Variable
21.49% - 28.49% Variable
$95
670-850
Excellent/Good
  • Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 when you redeem through Chase Travel℠.
  • 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.
  • Get 25% more value when you redeem for airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises through Chase Travel℠. For example, 60,000 points are worth $750 toward travel.
  • Count on Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Lost Luggage Insurance and more.
  • Get complimentary access to DashPass which unlocks $0 delivery fees and lower service fees for a minimum of one year when you activate by December 31, 2024.
  • Member FDIC
Apply now for Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card at Chase's secure site

Our Take

TPG Editor's Rating

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4.5/5

Overview

We love the Chase Sapphire Preferred because it’s a great introduction into the world of travel rewards. The card recently revamped its earning rates so cardholders can accrue rewards even faster. Point are worth 1.25 cents apiece when redeemed for travel through Chase, but can also be transferred to 11 airline and three hotel partners for even more choices, including those first-class flights and fancy suites you’ve been dreaming of.

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Pros

  • Earn multiple points per dollar on things like travel and dining
  • The current welcome bonus on this card is quite generous. TPG values it at $1,230.
  • Premium travel protection benefits including trip cancellation insurance, primary car rental insurance and lost luggage insurance

Cons

  • The card comes with a $95 annual fee

Who is this card good for?

The Chase Sapphire Preferred is best for award travel beginners who want an introduction into the world of points and miles. The Ultimate Rewards program is a favorite across the board thanks to just how many ways there are to redeem points, including for travel, statement credits, and by transferring to airline and hotel partners.

Earning Rewards

The card recently revamped its earning rates. Now, you can rack up 5 points per dollar on travel booked through the Chase Travel℠ portal, 3 points per dollar on dining and select streaming services, 3 points per dollar on online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs), 2 points per dollar on other travel purchases, and 1 point per dollar on all other eligible purchases.