Big Changes to the Chase Sapphire Preferred — What You Need to Know

Big Changes to the Chase Sapphire Preferred — What You Need to Know

Big news today for fans of the Chase Sapphire Preferred! ✈️ This has long been one of my favorite cards thanks to its flexibility, low annual fee, and solid benefits — and now it's getting even better. We don't often get to say that, but this time it mostly holds up. 😄

🎁 The Good News

• Hotel credit doubles to $100 (up from $50). With a $95 annual fee, this card is essentially free once you use it. 🤑 Here's how to use this credit. Current cardholders: if you've already used your $50 credit, you'll get another $50 on June 15th. Haven't used it yet? You'll get the full $100 on June 15th.
• $120 Global Entry credit every 4 years
• 3x points on gas stations, EV charging, and home rentals (Airbnb, VRBO, Homeaway, Homestay, Plum Guide, Vacasa)
• Free Apple TV subscription for one year — just link your Apple ID to your card in the benefits section of Chase.com by December 31, 2026 📺

↔️ Staying the Same

• 2x points on travel purchases
• 5x points on travel booked through the Chase Travel Portal
• 3x points on dining, select streaming, and online groceries (Target, Walmart, and wholesale clubs excluded)

😬 The Not-So-Good News

• The 10% anniversary points boost is going away
• Hyatt transfer ratio is dropping to 4:3 — October 1st for current cardholders, June 15th for new cardholders. That means 40,000 Chase points will now get you 30,000 Hyatt points instead of a 1:1 swap. Good news if you (or your travel partner) hold the Chase Sapphire Reserve: that card keeps its 1:1 ratio, so combining points is a smart workaround! 🔄

💳 Thinking About Applying?

Right now, new Sapphire Preferred cardholders can earn a 75,000-point bonus after $5,000 in spend — enough for two round-trip flights to Europe, four round trips to Cancún, or plenty of other options. ✨

If the Hyatt transfer change has you worried, consider the Chase Sapphire Reserve as a companion card. It's currently offering a massive 150,000-point bonus for $6,000 in spend. You can hold both cards (though you may not qualify for both bonuses). Yes, the $795 annual fee is steep, but if you'll actually use the credits, this card more than earns its keep. 💎

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