Last updated: 10/8/2021

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Earns: Chase Ultimate Rewards

★★★★★

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A card almost everyone should consider. It earns valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points, which can be exchanged for travel, experiences, products, or cash. Cardholders get bonus points for travel and dining spending. And its $95 annual fee is in the middle of the pack.

This card is best for:

Dining
Travel

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Here’s how much you would earn with this card

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Pros

Great rewards (3 points per dollar) on dining. Good (2x) for travel.
Earns valuable and flexible Chase Ultimate Rewards.

Cons

$95 annual fee.
Chase Sapphire Reserve card may offer even greater rewards.

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Rewards

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Reward Rate = 3x

Value = 1.8 cents per point
Effective Value = 5.4 %

Reward Rate = 2x

Value = 1.8 cents per point
Effective Value = 3.6 %

Reward Rate = 1x

Value = 1.8 cents per point
Effective Value = 1.8 %

Welcome Bonus = 60,000

Value = 1.8 cents per point
Effective Value = $1080

$1700

Annual Fee = $95

$995

Welcome Bonus

60,000 Points

After you spend $4,000 in 3 months

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Spending Rewards

3x Dining

2x Travel

5x Lyft

1x All Other

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2¢+ PER POINT

Annual Fee

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Recommended Credit Score

Average
Good
Excellent

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Use this card for…

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Additional perks of owning this card

Earn as a $50 annual Ultimate Rewards Hotel Credit and 5X points on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards.

Get 25% more value when you redeem for airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises through Chase Ultimate Rewards. For example, 60,000 points are worth $750 toward travel.

Get unlimited deliveries with a $0 delivery fee and reduced service fees on orders over $12 for a minimum of one year on qualifying food purchases with DashPass, DoorDash’s subscription service. Same page link to Offer Details Activate by December 31, 2021.

Get up to $60 back on an eligible Peloton Digital or All-Access Membership through 12/31/2021 Same page link to Offer Details, and get full access to their workout library through the Peloton app, including cardio, running, strength, yoga, and more. Take classes using a phone, tablet, or TV. No fitness equipment is required.

Earn 5X points on Lyft rides through March 2022. That’s 3X points in addition to the 2X points you already earn on travel.

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The Fine Print

PURCHASES APR	15.99% to 22.99%
BALANCE TRANSFER APR	15.99% to 22.99%
BALANCE TRANSFER FEE	Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
CASH ADVANCE APR	24.99%
CASH ADVANCE FEE	Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE	0%