Chase recently updated their Sapphire credit cards, and the DoorDash benefit got a makeover. Here's what changed:
Chase Sapphire Reserve holders now get:
- Two $10 credits for grocery and convenience stores per month
- One $5 restaurant credit per month
Chase Sapphire Preferred holders get:
- One $10 grocery and convenience store credit per month
The credits are use it or lose it. No rollovers. The big question: How do you actually make the most of these credits?
The Obvious (But Not Always Practical) Approach
Sure, you could just use these credits to offset DoorDash delivery fees and service charges. If you're already ordering delivery regularly, this works great. But if you're like me and prefer picking up food to avoid those extra costs, you might be wondering if there's a better way.
My Search for Pickup Options
I started by filtering DoorDash to show only pickup locations. While plenty of restaurants appeared, remember that the $10 credits don't work at restaurants. I had to dig deeper to find grocery and convenience options.
The map feature became my friend here – restaurants show up with a little fork icon, making them easy to skip. Unfortunately, when I checked my local grocery stores, they only offered delivery, which meant no pickup credit for me.
What Actually Works
The convenience stores in my area – 7-Eleven, CVS, and Walgreens – all allow pickup. That's helpful occasionally, but shopping at these stores twice a month feels like a stretch.
Then I discovered something interesting: DashMart.
The DashMart Discovery
DashMart is primarily designed as a fulfillment center for Dashers, but here's the thing – you can actually place orders there and pick them up yourself. I decided to give it a shot. The selection surprised me. It's essentially a compact grocery store with produce, dairy, household items, and snacks.
When I visited, they had a special on pasture-raised eggs that actually beat my regular grocery store's price. No alcohol was available, but most other items were competitively priced.
I scheduled an afternoon pickup and got a ready notification about 20 minutes later. The location is just 10 minutes from my house – a pickup window in a strip mall. The whole process took under 5 minutes.Was It Worth the Effort?
Absolutely. Saving $10 for a quick detour when I'm already in the area? That works for me.
Your other solid option is hitting up 7-Eleven, CVS, or Walgreens for household essentials or alcohol when you need them anyway.
The Bottom Line
For a card with a $795 annual fee, this credit does require some creativity to use effectively. I would have preferred a simple $20 off any restaurant delivery, but with a little planning, you can definitely extract value from this benefit.
The good news? The Chase Sapphire Reserve's other credits and perks still make it a fantastic card overall.
Current Chase Sapphire Reserve Offer: You can earn 100,000 points after spending $5,000 in the first few months. Despite the $795 annual fee, the combined credits and benefits deliver solid value. This offer is ending August 21st and sometimes the offers are pulled early so don't wait.
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