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American Express® Business Gold Card
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Bonus Offer
Earn 70,000 Membership Rewards points when you spend $10,000 within first 3 months. Terms apply.
** For personal Amex Platinum cardholders only **
Platinum Card® Members get 40% more Hilton Honors™ Points when you transfer Membership Rewards® points through from May 9 to May 31. Offer is only available to current Platinum Card Members on a Platinum Account opened on or before April 20, 2024. Terms apply.
Please note: This transfer bonus is part of the American Express 40th Birthday celebration for The Platinum Card® from American Express. Only personal U.S. Platinum Card® cardholders are eligible. It seems that those holding personal Platinum cards like the Schwab Platinum Card are elso eligible – however, many people that are eligible are not seeing the offer in their account so make sure you see the 40% bonus before transfering!
While it’s always hard to recommend speculative transfers, Hilton points have gotten more attractive since announcing that SLH hotels will be fully integrated into Hilton Honors (See Dave’s recent musing about his thinking on how Hilton points may be becoming more valuable). And as long as you have at least the lowest tier Hilton status, the 5th night is free on any award and resort fees are also waived on award stays.
We value an Amex point at 1.7 cents and a Hilton point at 0.5 cents and while those values are average, with a 5th night free award you can definitely do well transfering 1,000 Amex points for 2,800 Hilton Honors points.
Our advice is to run some sample searches for potential redemptions to see the value you’re likely to get before transfering.
Here’s an interesting one. Aeromexico Rewards points are worth *roughly* 0.75 cents each but with a wide range of ways to redeem.
Normally, you get 1.6 Aeromexico points for 1 Membership Rewards points so that bumps to 1,920 Aeromexico for 1,000 Amex under this ptomotion – so almost 2.1.
Aeromexico uses a range of redemption options including standard fixed awards and flexible awards – and you’ll see what’s available by searching and that does not require an account.
The last Aeromexico transfer bonus was in 2019, so these are pretty rare – though 20% isn’t a total game changer.
You can search here (use Google Translate in your browser if available as it’s in Spanish) to check possible redemptions.
Importantly, note the Aeromexico Rewards cancellation policy which is that, well, you can’t cancel it. You can change it, though.
Award Ticket may not be cancelled or reimbursed. If the Member decides not to use the Award Ticket and does not have a flight date scheduled, their Award Ticket will be open for a future flight on the same route, season and cabin.
The Award Ticket will be open for 1 (one) year after the original issuing date, so the trip must be completed within said validity period. Route or cabin changes are not applicable to new Award Tickets. However, there might be a tax and Premier Point difference between the original Award Ticket and the new one. Said difference must be covered when the new Award Ticket is issued. The issuing of the new Award Ticket is subject to seat availability on the desired flight.
As always, your best uses are to fly Delta One to Europe (excluding England) for 50,000 miles – IF you can find available award space and to book ANA First and Business class awards.
Business Class on ANA to Japan would be 35,000 – 37,000 Amex points while First Class would be 56,000 – 66,000 Amex points (depending on if you are on the West Coast (cheaper) or East Coast.
One more great use is domestically on Delta within the US or US-Mexico/Canada.
Transfer time is up to 48 hours (often close to instant, though).
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
Earn 4X Membership Rewards Points on the 2 categories that you spend the most on each month, up to a combined maximum of $150,000
Earn 4X Membership Rewards Points on the 2 categories that you spend the most on each month, up to a combined maximum of $150,000
Earn 4X Membership Rewards Points on the 2 categories that you spend the most on each month, up to a combined maximum of $150,000
Earn 4X Membership Rewards Points on the 2 categories that you spend the most on each month, up to a combined maximum of $150,000
Earn 4X Membership Rewards Points on the 2 categories that you spend the most on each month, up to a combined maximum of $150,000
Earn 4X Membership Rewards Points on the 2 categories that you spend the most on each month, up to a combined maximum of $150,000
3X Membership Rewards Points on Flights and Prepaid Hotels Booked at AmexTravel.com; Otherwise 1X
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels booked on amextravel.com using your Business Gold Card; 1X otherwise
- Amazing Membership Rewards points earning rate for 6 popular business spending categories
- No Preset Spending Limit
- Card membership includes the very well regarded American Express customer service
Pros
- You can't beat the 4X points on 2 out of the following 6 categories each month: U.S. advertising and media, U.S. gas stations, U.S. electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers, U.S. restaurants, U.S. wireless telephone service providers, and U.S. Transit
- Although the annual fee seems high, if you max out the 4X on $150,000 in purchases, that earns you 600,000 Membership Rewards points which Your Best Credit Cards values at around $10,000
- Card membership includes the very well regarded American Express customer service
Cons
- The high annual fee, despite being worth it for high spenders
- If you spend well over $150,000 a year in these categories, you may max it out and remaining spend earns at just 1X.
- Car rental CDW coverage is secondary to your own auto insurance
Instant Transfers as well as solid transfer partners. The value would go up if they had any hotel partners with a fair exchange rate. ANA (an exception to instant transfers), Virgin, Air Canada and Avianca are top airline partners for maximizing your points. They can also transfer to Delta if you wish and while the rates aren't ideal, they can transfer to Marriott and Hilton as well. ANA provides almost unbeatable value for booking a Round the World flight all in Business Class. The stated value also assumes you will take advantage of transfer partners rather than book via their booking portal, where they are only worth between 1 and 1.5 cents. We've also created a Guide to American Express Membership Rewards.
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World of Hyatt Credit Card
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Bonus Offer
35,000 bonus World of Hyatt points when you spend $3,000 within 3 months. Then get an additional 1 bonus point per dollar on your first $15,000 in spend in categories that don’t otherwise earn bonus points within 6 months.
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
At Hyatt family hotels booked directly with Hyatt only; Otherwise earn 1X
- Complimentary hotel night certificate on each cardmember anniversary.
- Automatic Hyatt Discoverist elite status just for holding the card.
- Earn additional qualifying night credits toward higher Hyatt elite status.
Pros
- Complimentary World of Hyatt Discoverist status, plus earn qualifying elite night credits toward higher elite status.
- One free Category 1-4 award night each cardmember anniversary plus earn an extra free night by spending $15,000 in a calendar year.
- Earn bonus points in a wide range of spending categories.
Cons
- Lacks any killer bonus categories aside from on Hyatt stays.
- It may be better to earn Chase Ultimate Rewards instead and then transfer points to World of Hyatt, while keeping some flexibility.
Hyatt award rates range from 3,500 to 45,000 points per night at their regular hotels and resorts. At all-inclusive resorts and Miraval, the prices can reach as high as 58,000 points per night, Almost without fail, during even remotely peak times, we can find roughly 2 cents per point in value. You can even book Suites for incrementally more points (Premium Suite costs twice as much as a room, for example). I tend to find these are one of the best ways to spend Chase Ultimate Rewards points which transfer 1:1. They are the only major hotel program in the US with fixed award charts making it a great program to be able to set goals for your redemptions..
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World of Hyatt Business Credit Card
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Bonus Offer
Earn 60,000 Bonus Points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
Only at Hyatt family hotels booked directly. 1X on other hotels.
Earn a total of 2 points per $1 spent for the top two of eight spend categories you spend on your Hyatt business card each calendar quarter —with no cap.
Earn a total of 2 points per $1 spent for the top two of eight spend categories you spend on your Hyatt business card each calendar quarter —with no cap.
Earn a total of 2 points per $1 spent for the top two of eight spend categories you spend on your Hyatt business card each calendar quarter —with no cap.
Earn a total of 2 points per $1 spent for the top two of eight spend categories you spend on your Hyatt business card each calendar quarter —with no cap.
Earn a total of 2 points per $1 spent for the top two of eight spend categories you spend on your Hyatt business card each calendar quarter —with no cap.
Earn a total of 2 points per $1 spent for the top two of eight spend categories you spend on your Hyatt business card each calendar quarter —with no cap.
Earn a total of 2 points per $1 spent for the top two of eight spend categories you spend on your Hyatt business card each calendar quarter —with no cap.
Earn a total of 2 points per $1 spent for the top two of eight spend categories you spend on your Hyatt business card each calendar quarter —with no cap.
Earn a total of 2 points per $1 spent for the top two of eight spend categories you spend on your Hyatt business card each calendar quarter —with no cap.
- Earn elite night credits from eligible spend
- Gives you automatic World of Hyatt Discoverist status
- Has a wide range of card benefits, including primary car rental CDW
Pros
- Earn elite night credits from eligible spend
- Grants you automatic World of Hyatt Discoverist status
- Has a wide range of travel and shopping benefits
Cons
- Somewhat high annual fee
- No bonus categories earn more than 2X Hyatt points
- The Discoverist status is the lowest of the Hyatt elite tiers
Hyatt award rates range from 3,500 to 45,000 points per night at their regular hotels and resorts. At all-inclusive resorts and Miraval, the prices can reach as high as 58,000 points per night, Almost without fail, during even remotely peak times, we can find roughly 2 cents per point in value. You can even book Suites for incrementally more points (Premium Suite costs twice as much as a room, for example). I tend to find these are one of the best ways to spend Chase Ultimate Rewards points which transfer 1:1. They are the only major hotel program in the US with fixed award charts making it a great program to be able to set goals for your redemptions..
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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card
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Bonus Offer
LIMITED TIME ONLINE OFFER: Get 60,000 bonus miles plus Alaska's Famous Companion Fare™ ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) with this offer. To qualify, make $3,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account.
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
Earn unlimited 3 miles for every $1 spent on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases; otherwise earn 1X
Including EV charging stations
Including ride share, trains, even tolls and ferries
- Earn Alaska's Famous Companion Fare ($99 fare plus taxes) after you spend $6,000 or more on purchases within the prior anniversary year.
- 3x miles on Alaska flights; 2x miles on useful categories from gas and EV Charging to local transit; and 1x miles on all non-bonus purchases
- A free checked bag on Alaska flights can save you at least $30 one-way. Multiply by that the number of Alaska flights you take in a year, and you could save hundreds! Available for co-applicants and authorized users when they book a reservation too!
Pros
- Earn Alaska's Famous Companion Fare after you spend $6,000 or more on purchases within the prior anniversary year.
- Rack up thousands of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles from the welcome offer to Alaska Airlines purchases to everyday spend
- Free checked bag and priority boarding for you and up to six travelers on the same reservation. Available for co-applicants and authorized users when they book a reservation too!
Cons
- Earning rates could be more competitive to rival other airline and travel cards
- The annual fee has recently increased from $79 to $95
- The $100 lounge membership discount may not move the needle for you to purchase a membership that costs at least $550 per year
Alaska miles have a few things going for them that make them worth a bit more than the average mile, especially to Asia, Fiji, and the South Pacific where they still have separate charts with great rates on First and Business Class. However, since joining Oneworld, they are increasingly making awards more expensive as they integrate new programs. They also partner with luxury Taiwan based Starlux. Additionally, only Marriott points transfer to Alaska making them harder to acquire than most.
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Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card
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Bonus Offer
Get 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points as a bonus when you spend $8,000 in your first 3 months.
As always, your best uses are to fly Delta One to Europe (excluding England) for 50,000 miles – IF you can find available award space and to book ANA First and Business class awards.
Business Class on ANA to Japan would be 35,000 – 37,000 Chase points while First Class would be 56,000 – 66,000 Chase points (depending on if you are on the West Coast (cheaper) or East Coast.
One more great use is domestically on Delta within the US or US-Mexico/Canada.
This is almost never a good transfer unless you are topping off for an award you are ready to book. Keep in mind that we value a Chase point at roughly 3X the value of a Marriott Bonvoy point.
However, there are always exceptions and you might find a 5 night stay (5th night free) where the tranfser makes sense so do the math – but you likely do not want to transfer speculatively.
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
- Earns fully transferable Chase Ultimate Rewards points
- 3X points per dollar on travel and online advertising on social media sites up to $150,000 a year can mean huge points earnings. Limit is per account anniversary year
- Primary Car Rental CDW, trip delay and cancellation insurance, and cell phone protection
Pros
- 3X points per dollar for combined purchases travel, advertising on social media sites, phone services and more - up to $150,000 per account anniversary year can mean huge points earnings
- Earns fully transferable Chase Ultimate Rewards points
- Travel protections, primary car rental CDW, and cell phone protections
Cons
- $95 annual fee
- The 3X bonus categories have a cap of $150,000 on combined purchases, then the earn rate drops to 1X. It also earns 1 point per dollar on other eligible purchases.
- No 0% intro APR offers
The Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Preferred, and Ink Preferred all have the ability to transfer to airline and hotel partners. We use an average value that you can expect to get by utilizing your points for these transfer partners. If you do not have at least one of these cards, Ultimate Rewards are worth exactly 1 cent per point. Also keep in mind that when you redeem your points, you can elect to book travel through the Ultimate Rewards portal where the Sapphire Preferred and Ink Preferred have a point value of 1.25 cents per point and the Sapphire Reserve has points worth 1.5 cents each. You can move points freely between your Ultimate Rewards cards, i.e. from a Chase Freedom Unlimited to a Chase Sapphire Reserve. You can also read our Guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards points.
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United℠ Business Card
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Bonus Offer
Earn 75,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Plus, $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $99.
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
- Earn up to 2x United miles on select bonus categories and PQPs to help you qualify for the next level of Premier elite status
- Free first checked bag benefit, worth $70 for every round-trip United Airlines flight you take
- Elevate your United flights with two annual United Club certificates, 25% savings on inflight purchases, and priority boarding for you and your companions on the same booking
Pros
- United travel perks, such as your first checked bag free, priority boarding privileges, two annual United Club passes and more
- Earn PQPs towards elite status
- Great travel and purchase protections that can help your business save when things don't go as planned
Cons
- The annual fee is $99 after the first year
- Only provides two United Club passes per year
- Subpar earning rate, as you can only earn up to 2x bonus miles on eligible categories
They have a similar network to AA in terms of reach via the Star Alliance and also (unlike Delta) allow for booking First Class international awards in the Star Alliance network, but they charge noticeably more for Partner Awards and the rates keep (stealthily) rising. United partner Lufthansa tends to have good availability to Europe making it somewhat easier to use to Europe than American, which relies heavily on British Airways and BA charges incredibly steep surcharges on those awards.
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Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Credit Card
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Bonus Offer
Earn 75,000 Bonus Miles after spending $10,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms Apply.
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
Multiplier only applies to flights booked on Delta, otherwise earn 1X
U.S. Shipping only
U.S. office supply stores only
- Earn MQDs towards Medallion Status bya spend ($1 MQD per $10 spent) and get 2,500 MQDs per year just for having the card!
- Frequent Delta flyer perks like first free checked bag, Main Cabin 1 boarding, priority upgrades, and access to complimentary upgrades even for non-Medallion members
- Companion certificate that you'll receive every year upon card membership renewal, and it's even valid for First Class on domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights
Pros
- Delta Sky Club access when you're flying the same-day with Delta (Visit limits apply beginning in 2025)
- Companion certificate that you'll receive every year upon card membership renewal, and it's even valid for First Class on domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights
- Ability to spend your way towards Delta Medallion status with $1 MQD per $10 spent on the card.
Cons
- $650 annual fee
- Lounge access is limited to the primary cardholder, unless you're willing to pay a $50 per-person rate for up to two guests at Delta Sky Clubs
- Limited bonus categories for spend
Delta uses a fully dynamic pricing model on most awards, with the program aiming to offer you about 1.1 to 1.2 cents per point. However, you can still occasionally get much more value, especially during SkyMiles Flash Sales. Note that while you can book SkyTeam alliance flights with Delta SkyMiles, you cannot book international First Class on any SkyMiles partner.
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Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card
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Bonus Offer
Earn 60,000 points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
Earn 3X on Southwest flights booked directly; otherwise earn 1X
Only when booked via the Rapid Rewards portal; Otherwise earn 1X.
Only when booked via the Rapid Rewards portal; Otherwise earn 1X.
- Southwest-specific perks like 25% back on inflight purchases and two EarlyBird Check-Ins
- Ability to spend toward A-List status and the Southwest Companion Pass
- 6,000 bonus points on every cardmember anniversary
Pros
- 6,000 bonus points on every cardmember anniversary
- Southwest-specific perks like 25% back on inflight purchases and two EarlyBird Check-Ins
- Ability to spend toward A-List status and the Southwest Companion Pass
Cons
- Lack of business spending rewards categories
- Better perks and earning rates on the Southwest Performance Business Card
When used on Wanna Get Away fares, 1.3 cents is the approximate value you get. On certain international routeswith high taxes, however, you may be able to yield close to 2 cents. Those are the exceptions to the rule, though, so I peg the value at 1.4 cents.
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Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card
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Bonus Offer
Earn 65,000 Bonus Miles after spending $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms Apply.
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
Multiplier only applies to flights booked on Delta, otherwise earn 1X
(Aggregate limit of $100,000 across the categories of U.S. Shipping, Transit, and Charges of $5,000 or more - 1X thereafter)
(Aggregate limit of $100,000 across the categories of U.S. Shipping, Transit, and Charges of $5,000 or more - 1X thereafter)
U.S. shipping only (Aggregate limit of $100,000 across the categories of U.S. Shipping, Transit, and Charges of $5,000 or more - 1X thereafter)
- Get $2,500 MQDs each year just for having the card! Plus earn 1 MQD per $20 spent on eligible purchases
- Frequent Delta flyers will appreciate the first free checked bag and Main Cabin 1 priority boarding benefits
- Earn an annual companion certificate upon account renewal, valid for roundtrip domestic flights on Delta
Pros
- Earn Medallion status faster
- Receive an annual companion certificate that can be worth way more than the $350 annual fee
- Get a Global Entry/TSA PreCheck fee credit once every 4-4.5 years
Cons
- $350 annual fee
- Delta Sky Club access no longer a benefit of the card
- Earns less MQDs per dollar than the higher level Delta Business Reserve card
Delta uses a fully dynamic pricing model on most awards, with the program aiming to offer you about 1.1 to 1.2 cents per point. However, you can still occasionally get much more value, especially during SkyMiles Flash Sales. Note that while you can book SkyTeam alliance flights with Delta SkyMiles, you cannot book international First Class on any SkyMiles partner.
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Chase Sapphire Reserve®
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Bonus Offer
Get 75,000 bonus Ultimate Rewards points when you spend $4,000 in 3 months.
As always, your best uses are to fly Delta One to Europe (excluding England) for 50,000 miles – IF you can find available award space and to book ANA First and Business class awards.
Business Class on ANA to Japan would be 35,000 – 37,000 Chase points while First Class would be 56,000 – 66,000 Chase points (depending on if you are on the West Coast (cheaper) or East Coast.
One more great use is domestically on Delta within the US or US-Mexico/Canada.
This is almost never a good transfer unless you are topping off for an award you are ready to book. Keep in mind that we value a Chase point at roughly 3X the value of a Marriott Bonvoy point.
However, there are always exceptions and you might find a 5 night stay (5th night free) where the tranfser makes sense so do the math – but you likely do not want to transfer speculatively.
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
Only applies to bookings made viaChase Travel℠. Otherwise earn 3X points per dollar.
Only applies to bookings made viaChase Travel℠. Otherwise earn 3X points per dollar.
Only applies to bookings made via Chase Travel℠. Otherwise earn 3X points per dollar.
- Earns extremely valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points
- Priority Pass Select airport lounge access for you and 2 guests
- 3X points on dining and travel purchases with no limit - and even more points per dollar when you book airfare, hotels, and car rentals through Chase
Pros
- Aside from a $300 annual credit on travel, you'll earn 3X Chase Ultimate Rewards points on all your travel purchases - and even more when you book via Chase
- Full Priority Pass Select airport lounge access for you and 2 guests, including Priority Pass Experiences
- Chase Ultimate Rewards points are both extremely valuable and simple to use
Cons
- High annual fee
- Not as many bonus categories as some other cards
- Doesn't come with any airline or hotel statuses
The Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Preferred, and Ink Preferred all have the ability to transfer to airline and hotel partners. We use an average value that you can expect to get by utilizing your points for these transfer partners. If you do not have at least one of these cards, Ultimate Rewards are worth exactly 1 cent per point. Also keep in mind that when you redeem your points, you can elect to book travel through the Ultimate Rewards portal where the Sapphire Preferred and Ink Preferred have a point value of 1.25 cents per point and the Sapphire Reserve has points worth 1.5 cents each. You can move points freely between your Ultimate Rewards cards, i.e. from a Chase Freedom Unlimited to a Chase Sapphire Reserve. You can also read our Guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards points.
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.