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Chase Sapphire Preferred® credit card review

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Annual Fee
$95.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
21.49% ‐ 28.49% (Variable)
Interest Rate: Purchases
21.49% ‐ 28.49% (Variable)
Balance Transfer
21.49% ‐ 28.49% (Variable)
Balance Transfer
21.49% ‐ 28.49% (Variable)
Rewards
1 - 5 points
Rewards
1 - 5 points
Signup Bonus
60000 points (after spending $4,000)
Signup Bonus
60000 points (after spending $4,000)


9.2/10
Informr score
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® credit card currently has an Informr score of 9.2 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 59 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


Chase Sapphire Preferred® credit card is typically available to those with good credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of USA

Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.

What the Critics Are Saying...


Forbes
Forbes

There’s a reason the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card earned a spot on the Forbes Advisor list of best travel cards. It comes stuffed with features and appealing travel rewards for a relatively low price. If you’re looking for swanky high-end perks, look at a different card and be prepared to pay the...

- Jenn Underwood, Forbes
SlickDeals
SlickDeals

The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is one of the gold standards for earning travel rewards. It has a generous sign-up bonus and you can earn points on travel and dining expenses. The card does have an annual fee, but you can continue earning points through bonus categories and an anniversary points b...

- Jason Steele, SlickDeals
NerdWallet
NerdWallet

The big sign-up bonus and high-value points have long made this a favorite among travelers.

- Claire Tsosie, Gregory Karp, NerdWallet
Cnet
Cnet

The overall benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred card may not take your breath away, but the credit card offers a great way to experience the world of travel rewards for a modest annual fee.

- Joe Van Brussel, Cnet
CardRatings.com
CardRatings.com

In order to take full advantage of Sapphire Preferred®, cardholders should regularly spend more of their budget dining out than on supermarket purchases (though, if online grocery shopping is your thing, that could work). For general ongoing supermarket spending, there are better offers, such as Blu...

- Jennifer Doss, CardRatings.com

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 21.49% ‐ 28.49% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Balance Transfer Interest Rate 21.49% ‐ 28.49% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Cash Advance Interest Rate 30.24% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $95.00
Balance Transfer Fee 5%

Minimum of $5

Cash Advance Fee 5%

Minimum of $10

Foreign Transaction Fee $0.00
Over Limit Fee $0.00
Late Payment Fee $40.00

Maximum

Promotions
Sign up bonus 60000 points after spending $4,000

On purchases within the first 3 month

Rewards
All Purchases 1 point per $1 spent
Restaurants 3 points per $1 spent

Including eligible delivery services, takeout and dining out.

Gas No
Groceries 3 points per $1 spent

On online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs).

Hotels 5 points per $1 spent

On purchases made through Chase Ultimate Rewards®, excluding hotel purchases that qualify for the $50 Anniversary Hotel Credit.

Travel 2 points per $1 spent
Pharmacy No
Bills No
Additional Details
  • Earn 3 points per $1 spent on select streaming services.
  • Earn 5x points on Lyft rides through March 31, 2025
  • Earn up to $50 in statement credits each account anniversary year for hotel stays purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards®.
  • Get 25% more value when redeemed for travel.
  • Each account anniversary you'll earn bonus points equal to 10% of your total purchases made the previous year.
  • With Pay Yourself Back, your points are worth 25% more during the current offer when you redeem them for statement credits against existing purchases in select, rotating categories.
Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders Yes
Travel Accident Insurance No
Car Rental Insurance Yes
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty Yes
Purchase Protection Yes
Zero Liability No
No Foreign Transaction Fees Yes
Emergency Assistance No
Concierge Service No
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection No
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits
  • Eligible cardmembers can break up card purchases of $100 or more into fixed monthly payments with My Chase Plan®
  • Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
  • Baggage Delay Insurance
  • Trip Delay Reimbursement
  • Travel and Emergency Assistance Services
  • 6 months Instacart+ Subscription (members also get up to $15 in statement credits each quarter through July 2024)
  • DashPass Subscription for a minimum of one year when you activate by December 31, 2024
Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age 18
Minimum Personal Income
Temporary Residents No
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