I highly recommend the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) to a wide range of travelers. With solid earning rates, excellent travel protections and a lucrative welcome offer, there's plenty to like about this mid-tier card.
Speaking of that welcome offer: New cardholders can earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Using TPG's March 2026 valuation of Chase Ultimate Rewards points at 2.05 cents apiece, this bonus is worth $1,538. That's stellar value for the $95 annual fee you'll pay on the card.
With such a high-value bonus on the line, you'll want to be sure that you're eligible to earn it.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
