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Chase Sapphire Reserve® review

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Annual Fee
$550.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
22.49% ‐ 29.49% (Variable)
Interest Rate: Purchases
22.49% ‐ 29.49% (Variable)
Balance Transfer
22.49% ‐ 29.49% (Variable)
Balance Transfer
22.49% ‐ 29.49% (Variable)
Rewards
1 - 10 points
Rewards
1 - 10 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 Reserve® currently has an Informr score of 9.2 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 46 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


Chase Sapphire Reserve® is typically available to those with excellent 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

If the Olympics had a travel card category, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® would be standing on the podium. Not only does this card earn highly flexible rewards, but it also offers a robust rewards program, a powerful $300 travel credit and an astounding number of perks, including airport lounge access...

- Kelly-Ann Franklin, Forbes
NerdWallet
NerdWallet

With a big sign-up bonus, elevated rewards on travel and dining, hundreds of dollars in annual credits and other perks, this card is a good choice for frequent travelers.

- Claire Tsosie, NerdWallet
Bankrate
Bankrate

The Chase Sapphire Reserve stands as one of the best travel credit cards. It has an impressive list of benefits, including a $300 travel credit, complimentary lounge access and one of the most valuable credit card rewards programs. As long as you can take advantage of all it has to offer, frequent t...

- Garrett Yarbrough, Bankrate
CreditCards.com
CreditCards.com

The price of admission for this luxury card is steep, but its large sign-up bonus and generous travel allowance more than make up for the card’s $550 annual fee.

- Rebekah Hovey, CreditCards.com
Cnet
Cnet

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is the most flexible and far-reaching premium travel rewards card on the market. It's a direct competitor of The Platinum Card® from American Express, but it offers a more robust rewards program and is less expensive to maintain. Premium travel cards are designed for freq...

- Joe Van Brussel, Cnet

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 22.49% ‐ 29.49% (Variable)

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

Balance Transfer Interest Rate 22.49% ‐ 29.49% (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 $550.00
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 months.

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 No
Hotels 10 points per $1 spent

When you purchase travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards® after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually.

Travel 5 points per $1 spent
  • When you purchase travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards® after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually.
  • Earn 3 points per $1 spent on other travel worldwide after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually.
Pharmacy No
Bills No
Additional Details
  • Earn 10 points per $1 spent on car rentals when you purchase travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards® after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually.
  • Earn 10 points per $1 spent on Chase Dining purchases with Ultimate Rewards®
  • Get 50% more value when you redeem for travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards.
  • Earn 10x total points on Lyft rides through March 31, 2025
Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders

Each additional card is $75 per year.

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
  • $300 Annual Travel Credit
  • Eligible cardmembers can break up card purchases of $100 or more into fixed monthly payments with My Chase Plan®al Entry or TSA Pre✓® Fee Credit
  • Complimentary Airport Lounge Access
  • The Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection
  • 24/7 access to Customer Service Specialists
  • Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
  • Lost Luggage Reimbursement
  • Trip Delay Reimbursement
  • Emergency Evacuation & Transportation
  • Return Protection
  • DashPass Subscription for a minimum of one year when you activate by December 31, 2024
  • 1 year Instacart+ Subscription (members also get up to $15 in statement credits each quarter through July 2024)
Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age 18
Minimum Personal Income
Temporary Residents No
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