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 Sapphire Preferred Card holders can earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Using TPG's July 2026 valuation of Chase Ultimate Rewards points at 2.05 cents apiece, this bonus is worth $2,050 — stellar value relative to the card's $95 annual fee. However, this highest-ever offer is scheduled to end at 9 a.m. EDT on July 30, so if you've been considering applying, now is the time to make sure you're eligible.
With such a high-value bonus on the line, you'll want to be sure that you're eligible to earn it.
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