Chase Boosts Welcome Bonus On Two Sapphire Cards To 75,000 Points – Forbes Advisor – Technologist

While we’ve seen offers of 80,000 to 100,000 points on these cards in the past, there is no guarantee that Chase will bring these back. Even at 60,000 points, both cards could add enough value to earn a spot in your wallet.

The annual fee on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card* is reasonable at $95, and it earns 5 points per dollar on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3 points per dollar on dining, select streaming services, and online grocery purchases (excluding Walmart, Target and wholesale clubs), 2 points per dollar on all other travel purchases and 1 point per dollar on other purchases. The card also comes with $50 in statement credit each account anniversary for hotels booked through Chase Travel℠.

Sapphire Preferred cardholders booking through Chase Travel get 25% more value from their points, meaning the 75,000-point welcome bonus is worth over $900.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve®* carries a higher annual fee of $550 but adds enough benefits and credits to cover that fee for those who can utilize them.

The Sapphire Reserve earns 5 points per dollar on flights and 10 points per dollar on hotels and car rentals when purchasing travel through Chase Travel℠ immediately after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually. Earn 3 points per dollar on other travel and dining and 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases. It includes a $300 annual travel credit and a credit to cover the application fee for TSA PreCheck®, Global Entry or Nexus.

As a top travel card, the Sapphire Reserve includes complimentary airport lounge access with a Priority Pass Select membership after a one-time enrollment. It also gives cardholders access to the expanding and luxurious Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club locations.

The Sapphire Reserve also includes best-in-class travel protections, such as primary auto rental collision damage waiver coverage, trip cancellation and interruption insurance and lost luggage reimbursement.

With the Chase Sapphire Reserve®*, cardholders get 50% more from their points when booking through Chase Travel. With that 50% bonus, the 75,000-point welcome bonus is worth $1,125 in travel booked with Ultimate Rewards through the Chase Travel portal.