Meet the New Chase Sapphire Preferred: Earn More Than Ever, Same $95 Annual Fee

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Meet the New Chase Sapphire Preferred: Earn More Than Ever, Same $95 Annual Fee

WILMINGTON, DE, June 10, 2026 — Today, Chase announces new earn categories, travel credits and protections coming to the Sapphire Preferred card on June 15, 2026, with no change to the $95 annual fee. Cardmembers can earn more than ever with this go-to travel credit card, including new ways to earn accelerated points on travel and everyday purchases, plus new and expanded travel credits and protections to help them travel with confidence.

New and existing cardmembers will have access to these new benefits on June 15, 2026. The Sapphire Preferred card’s accelerated earning power will be strengthened by the addition of 3x points on gas and EV charging, plus 3x points on vacation homes at top brands like Airbnb, Vrbo and more. Cardmembers will also receive a $100 Chase Travel Hotel Credit each account anniversary, doubled from $50. To help ease travel, cardmembers can receive a credit up to $120 toward Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS every four years, and with the addition of Emergency Evacuation and Transportation coverage, the card will now have the most comprehensive suite of travel protections in its class. Additionally, cardmembers will receive a complimentary Apple TV subscription for one year when activated by December 31, 2026.

“Sapphire Preferred has always been a favorite for travelers and now we’ve made it even better, especially for those who want to earn valuable points quickly and prioritize simplicity and reliability,” said Laura Picciano, General Manager of Chase Sapphire. “Whether it’s a nearby road trip or a bigger getaway worth saving for, Sapphire Preferred helps cardmembers turn their spending into travel memories while delivering value well beyond the annual fee.”

MORE TO LOVE ABOUT THE NEW SAPPHIRE PREFERRED CARD
In addition to what’s new, cardmembers will continue to enjoy many of the benefits they already love across travel and everyday categories. A full list of Sapphire Preferred benefits includes:

Strong Accelerated Earn, Made Even Stronger

NEW: 3x points on gas and EV charging
NEW: 3x points on vacation homes at top brands including Airbnb, Vrbo and more
5x points on all Chase Travel purchases, including flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises, activities and tours
2x points on all other travel worldwide
3x points on dining worldwide, including takeout and eligible delivery services
3x points on top streaming services
3x points on online grocery purchases
5x points on Lyft rides through September 30, 2027
5x total points on eligible Peloton equipment and accessory purchases over $150 through December 31, 2027
1x points on all other purchases

More Credits, Protections and Perks

UPDATED: $100 Chase Travel Hotel Credit every account anniversary, now doubled from $50
UPDATED: The most comprehensive suite of built-in travel protections in its class, now including Emergency Evacuation and Transportation coverage
NEW: $120 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS credit every four years
NEW: Complimentary Apple TV subscription for one year when activated by December 31, 2026. Terms apply.
Points Boost: Cardmembers can get more value when redeeming Ultimate Rewards® points on thousands of top-booked hotels and on flights with select airlines through Chase Travel
Complimentary DashPass membership (a $120/ year value), plus up to $10 off a month on groceries, daily essentials, and more on DoorDash. Terms apply.

Plus, cardmembers can spend anywhere in the world with no foreign transaction fees and on one of the most widely accepted global networks.

The 10% Anniversary Bonus Benefit is being discontinued, effective immediately for cardmembers who apply on or after June 15, 2026. For cardmembers who applied prior to June 15, 2026, eligible purchases made through October 1, 2026, will continue to earn the 10% bonus, which will be awarded by January 31, 2027.

ULTIMATE REWARDS UPDATES
Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred cardmembers’ Ultimate Rewards points will transfer to World of Hyatt at a rate of 4:3. For Sapphire Preferred cardmembers, this is effective immediately for new cardmembers who apply on or after June 15, 2026, and effective October 1, 2026, for cardmembers who applied prior to June 15, 2026. For Ink Business Preferred cardmembers, this is effective October 1, 2026, for existing cardmembers and for new cardmembers who apply on or after October 1, 2026.

Ultimate Rewards points do not expire as long as accounts are open, and there are no blackout dates or travel restrictions when booking through Chase Travel. Beyond high-value travel redemptions with Chase Travel and Points Boost, Ultimate Rewards’ flexible ecosystem offers additional ways to use points, including Pay Yourself Back, gift cards and cash back. Cardmembers can also earn hotel loyalty points in addition to Ultimate Rewards points when they book their stay at select hotels through Chase Travel.

For more information on all the new benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred card, please visit www.chase.com/sapphire-cards/personal/preferred. And, for more information on Ultimate Rewards, please visit chase.com/UltimateRewards.

About Chase
Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America with operations worldwide, assets of $4.9 trillion and $364 billion in stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2026. Chase serves nearly 87 million consumers and 7.5 million small businesses with a broad range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. Customers can choose how and where they want to bank: more than 5,000 branches in 48 states and the District of Columbia, nearly 15,000 ATMs, mobile, online and by phone. For more information, go to chase.com.

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Chase Sapphire Preferred Benefits Guide 2026: More Rewards Earning, Flexible Redemption & Peace of Mind Travel Protection

No annual fee increase. Now get 3x on vacation homes at top brands like Airbnb and Vrbo, 3x on gas and EV charging, $100 Chase Travel Hotel Credit, up to $100,000 in Emergency Evacuation and Transportation coverage and more—all starting June 15, 2026.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred card just got better. Here is what’s new.

REWARDS EARNING POTENTIAL: Up to 5x Points on Travel, 3x on Dining & Gas

Q: What are the new benefits and rewards earning opportunities that will be available to Chase Sapphire Preferred cardmembers?

NEW ACCELERATED EARN CATEGORY: 3x points on gas and EV charging
NEW ACCELERATED EARN CATEGORY: 3x points on vacation homes at top brands like Airbnb, Vrbo and more
UPDATED: $100 Chase Travel Hotel Credit each account anniversary year for hotel stays purchased through Chase Travel, now doubled from $50
UPDATED: The most comprehensive suite of built-in travel protections in its class, now including Emergency Evacuation and Transportation coverage
NEW: $120 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS credit every four years
NEW: Complimentary Apple TV subscription for one year when activated by December 31, 2026. Terms apply.

Q: What are all the accelerated earn categories on the card?

NEW: 3x points on gas and EV charging
NEW: 3x points on vacation homes at these top brands: Airbnb, Vrbo, Plum Guide, HomeAway, Homestay.com and Vacasa
5x points on all Chase Travel purchases
- Earn 5x points on Chase Travel for airline tickets, hotels, vacation homes, car rentals, cruises, activities and tours.
2x points on all other travel worldwide
- Earn 2x points on all other travel from airfare and hotels to taxis and trains.
3x points on dining worldwide
- Including takeout and eligible delivery services including DoorDash, Caviar, Grubhub, Eat24 and Seamless.
3x points on top streaming services
- Earn 3x points on these popular streaming services: Apple Music, Apple TV, Disney+, ESPN+, Fubo TV, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Paramount+, Peacock, Showtime, SiriusXM, Sling, Spotify, YouTube Premium, YouTube TV and Vudu.
3x points on online grocery purchases (excluding Target®, Walmart® and wholesale clubs)
5x points on Lyft rides
- Earn 5x total points on eligible Lyft product and services, including rideshare, bike and scooter rides and subscription and membership products through September 30, 2027.
5x total points on Peloton equipment
- Earn 5x total points on eligible Peloton equipment and accessory purchases over $150 through December 31, 2027.
1x points on all other purchases

Q: Will any of the existing benefits change?

The 10% Anniversary Bonus will be discontinued, effective immediately for cardmembers who apply on or after June 15, 2026. For cardmembers who apply prior to June 15, 2026, eligible purchases made through October 1, 2026, will continue to earn a 10% bonus. All eligible bonuses earned will be awarded by January 31, 2027.
Ultimate Rewards® points will transfer to World of Hyatt® at a rate of 4:3. For example, cardmembers who transfer 1,000 Ultimate Rewards points will receive 750 points with World of Hyatt®. For cardmembers who applied prior to June 15, 2026, this update is effective October 1, 2026. Cardmembers who apply on or after June 15, 2026, will see the updated transfer rate in Ultimate Rewards immediately.

Q: What cards are included in the Ultimate Rewards point transfer updates?

This update will apply to Sapphire Preferred cardmembers, new and existing Ink Business Preferred cardmembers and existing Ink Plus and Corporate Flex cardmembers, effective October 1, 2026.
Sapphire Preferred cardmembers who apply on or after June 15, 2026, will see the updated transfer rate in Ultimate Rewards immediately.

What Everyday Partner Benefits and Credits Are Available to Cardmembers?

Q: What streaming services will qualify for 3x earn rates?

Cardmembers will earn 3x points on these popular streaming services: Apple Music, Apple TV, Disney+, ESPN+, Fubo TV, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Paramount+, Peacock, Showtime, SiriusXM, Sling, Spotify, YouTube Premium, YouTube TV and Vudu.

Q: What is the Apple TV benefit?

Cardmembers will be eligible for one year of complimentary Apple TV when activated by December 31, 2026. Cardmembers must activate their Apple TV subscription through the Benefits & Rewards section on Chase.com or the mobile app to link their Apple ID. Terms apply.

Q: What DoorDash benefits will I get?

Complimentary DashPass membership (a $120/ year value), plus up to $10 off a month on groceries, daily essentials and more on DoorDash. Terms apply.

What Travel Benefits Are Available to Cardmembers and How Do They Work?

Q: What is the Chase Travel Hotel Credit?

Cardmembers will now earn up to $100 in statement credits each anniversary year for hotel stays purchased through Chase Travel.

Q: What will be eligible for the 5x points on Chase Travel?

Cardmembers earn 5x points on all Chase Travel purchases, including flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises, vacation homes, activities and tours. Cardmembers must book through Chase Travel to receive 5x points.

Q: What will be eligible for the 2x points on travel?

Cardmembers earn 2x points on all other travel not covered by other earn categories, from airfare and hotels booked directly to taxis and trains.

Q: What counts as a “vacation home” and which transactions will earn the 3x points?

Cardmembers will earn 3x points on vacation home purchases made directly through the following platforms: Airbnb, Vrbo, Plum Guide, HomeAway, Homestay.com and Vacasa.
Cardmembers who book a vacation home through the Chase Travel portal can earn 5x points.

Q: What is the TSA PreCheck / Global Entry / NEXUS credit?

Cardmembers will be eligible to receive a statement credit of up to $120 every four years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to the Sapphire Preferred card. Cardmembers must pay the application fee for TSA PreCheck, Global Entry or NEXUS with their Sapphire Preferred card. The $120 statement credit will then be automatically applied.

REDEMPTION FLEXIBILITY & VALUE: No Blackout Dates, Points Boost, Transfer Partners

Q: What is Points Boost?

Points Boost is a feature in Chase Travel that helps eligible cardmembers get more value from their Ultimate Rewards points on select flights and hotels. These promotional offers are available on thousands of top-booked hotels and flights, and update on a rotating basis. Eligible travel options are clearly marked with a Points Boost label, making offers easy to identify while browsing and booking.

Q: Are there blackout dates when booking through Chase Travel?

No. There are no blackout dates or travel restrictions when booking through Chase Travel.

Q: Can cardmembers transfer points to travel partners?

Yes. Point Transfer is available to select leading airline and hotel partners.

Q: What will change with point transfers to World of Hyatt®?

On select cards, Ultimate Rewards points will transfer to World of Hyatt at a 4:3 rate (example: 1,000 Ultimate Rewards points → 750 Hyatt points). For Sapphire Preferred cardmembers who applied prior to June 15, 2026, this update is effective October 1, 2026. Sapphire Preferred cardmembers who apply on or after June 15, 2026, will see the updated transfer rate in Ultimate Rewards immediately.
This change will also apply to new and existing Ink Business Preferred cardmembers, as well as Ink Plus and Corporate Flex cardmembers, effective October 1, 2026.

Q: Will I still be able to redeem Ultimate Rewards points for gift cards?

Cardmembers can redeem Ultimate Rewards points for discounted gift cards with several merchants, including popular retailers, restaurants, delivery services, supermarkets, gas and more.
Current gift card promotions, as of June 10, 2026, include: Apple Inc (15% off), Fandango Marketing Inc (15% off), Ulta (15% off), Wayfair.com (15% off), Fanatics (15% off), Adidas (10% off), Home Depot (10% off), Instacart (10% off), Food & Laughs (10% off), Happy Moments (10% off), On the Run (10% off) and Under Armour (10% off). Gift card quantities are limited.

Q: Will I still be able to redeem Ultimate Rewards points for cash back?

Cardmembers can redeem Ultimate Rewards points for cash back, either as a statement credit or as a deposit into their Chase bank account.

TRAVEL PROTECTIONS & INSURANCE: Most comprehensive built-in travel protections in its class, now with up to $100,000 Emergency Evacuation and Transportation Coverage

Q: What travel protections will be introduced?

Sapphire Preferred cardmembers will receive Emergency Evacuation and Transportation coverage as part of their travel protections. If a covered traveler is injured or becomes sick during a trip 100 miles or more from home and that results in emergency evacuation, they can be covered for eligible medical services and transportation up to $100,000.

Q: What travel protections will be included?

Protections include (among others): Auto Rental Coverage, Emergency Evacuation and Transportation coverage, Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance, Trip Delay Reimbursement, Travel Accident Insurance and more. Terms and conditions apply. See Guide to Benefits for full details. Visit: https://www.chasebenefits.com/sapphirepreferred2

WHEN BENEFITS START: Timeline and Eligibility

Q: When do the new Sapphire Preferred benefits start?

Existing and new cardmembers will receive their new benefits on June 15, 2026. Existing cardmembers will receive an email on June 15 overviewing their new benefits.

Q: Is the annual fee changing?

No. The annual fee remains $95.

Q: Will I need to enroll, activate or meet spending thresholds to use the new perks?

The new benefits will be available on June 15, 2026, and cardmembers will not need to meet a spending threshold to enjoy them.
The only new benefit requiring activation is the complimentary one-year Apple TV subscription by December 31, 2026. All others, like the $120 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS credit, 3x points on gas and EV charging or 3x on vacation homes at top brands like Airbnb and Vrbo, do not require activation.
The $100 Chase Travel Hotel Credit also does not require activation, but does require a prepaid hotel booking through Chase Travel.

Q: How will existing cardmembers learn about their Sapphire Preferred card’s new benefits?