Chase Sapphire Preferred<sup><small>SM</small></sup>

Chase Sapphire PreferredSM Review: Credit Cards

 
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Bottom Line:
Earn unlimited 2x points on travel and dining; 40,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in first 3 months; annual 7% dividend bonus
Full Review:
Chase Sapphire PreferredSM is a great option for anyone who wants to earn a points for purchases and be able to spend them on a wide variety of rewards. With double points earned on travel and dining purchases, this card is particularly suited for road warriors. It didn't lead the pack in our Travel Rewards Credit Card Analysis but it offered a respectable $1.05 hotel and flight redemption value for every $100 spent. Perks include a 40,000 bonus after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months, a yearly bonus of 7% on all the points you earned in the previous year and no fees on foreign transactions. Additionally, Chase Sapphire Preferred includes Blueprint functionality, which makes it easy to manage and track your spending history and payment progress. Although the $95 annual fee might seem a bit steep (free the first year), if you like to travel this card is still a smart choice.

Rewards
  • Unlimited earning, points never expire.
  • Earn 40,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months—that's $500 toward travel rewards!
  • Earn 2 points per dollar spent on travel and dining.
  • Earn 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
  • Get 20% off airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises when you book through Ultimate Rewards.
  • Receive a 7% annual dividend on all new points earned—even on points already redeemed.
  • No foreign transaction fees.

Redeem Rewards
  • Points can be redeemed for travel, merchandise, entertainment, dining, or cash.
  • Transfer points at a 1:1 value to participating frequent travel programs.
  • No travel restrictions or blackout dates.
  • Redemption opportunities start at 2,500 points for a $25.00 statement credit.

Fees and APR
  • No annual fee for first year, $95 annual fee thereafter.
  • Purchase APR: 15.24% APR.
  • Balance Transfers: Purchase APR. Balance transfer fee is $10, or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
  • Pay NO foreign transaction fees on purchases made outside of the United States.


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Card Details:

Purchase APR:15.24%
Features:2 points per $1 spent on travel and dining, 1 point per $1 spent on everything else, plus additional points on eligible airfare purchases and other online purchases made through Chase
Annual Fee :$0 first year; $95/year thereafter
Credit Needed:Good

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