Why we like it

This is an excellent option for frequent travelers thanks to the large number of benefits it offers. It earns rewards in the form of Ultimate Rewards® points that can be redeemed in various ways including cash and gift cards, but definitely the best way to redeem them is to book travel, either through Chase Travel℠ as the points from this card are worth 50% more when redeemed through this portal, or by transferring them to airline and hotel loyalty programs. Chase is a partner of 11 airlines and 3 hotel chains for point transfers.

Although it has an annual fee of $550, it comes with a $300 travel credit in the form of statement credits for travel purchases charged to the card each account anniversary year.

It also offers a complimentary Priority Pass Select membership (enrollment required) for access to over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide, and a statement credit of up to $100 every four years as a reimbursement for the application fee charged for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS.

This card doesn’t charge foreign transaction fees and offers a competitive rewards structure: 5x points per dollar on flights and 10x points per dollar on hotels and car rentals booked through Chase Travel℠ (after the first $300 spent), 3x points per dollar on dining, including eligible delivery services, 3x points per dollar on all other travel purchases (after the first $300 spent), and 1x point per dollar on all other purchases.

One of the best benefits of this card is that its points are worth 50% more through Chase Travel℠. This offers greater flexibility and versatility for using our points.

Ultimate Rewards® points earned from other Chase cards can be combined with this one to get greater value for travel, such as the Chase Freedom Flex®, Chase Freedom Unlimited®, Ink Business Cash®, and Ink Business Unlimited®, making the Chase Sapphire Reserve® even more versatile and valuable. Note that it’s not possible to have both the Chase Sapphire Preferred® and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® at the same time.

It also has additional benefits such as travel and rental car insurance, and the rewards never expire as long as the account remains open.

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Welcome Bonus

60,000

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Rewards

10X

10x points per dollar on hotels and car rentals through Chase Travel℠, after the first $300 spent on travel.

5X

5x points per dollar on flights booked through Chase Travel℠, after the first $300 spent on travel.

3X

3x points per dollar on travel outside of Chase Travel℠ after the first $300 spent, dining, and eligible delivery services.

1X

1x point per dollar on all other purchases.

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Additional Benefits

+50%

Points earned are worth 50% more if redeemed for travel through Chase Travel℠.

$300

When you use your card for travel purchases including airlines, hotels, motels, timeshares, car rental agencies, travel agencies, trains, buses, ferries, and more, you receive a statement credit each account anniversary year of up to $300.

Priority Pass™ Select

Complimentary Priority Pass Select membership for access to over 1,300 airport VIP lounges worldwide with up to 2 guests.

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club

Access to the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at all locations.

Global Entry, TSA PreCheck®, NEXUS

Receive a statement credit of up to $100 every four years as a reimbursement for the application fee for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS.

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