The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) and its more budget-friendly sibling, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), are among the best travel credit cards due to their amazing earning rates.
They both earn 3 Chase Ultimate Rewards points per dollar spent on dining purchases worldwide, plus 4 points per dollar spent on flights and hotels booked direct on the Sapphire Reserve* and 2 points per dollar spent on all travel for the Sapphire Preferred. Additionally, (through Sept. 30, 2027), the cards earn 5 points per dollar spent on Lyft rides.
*New cardholders who applied for the Sapphire Reserve on June 23 and beyond have access to the 4 points per dollar spent earning rate. Existing Sapphire Reserve cardholders will get access to this elevated earning rate starting Oct. 26.
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