UMVA has learned that the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card has just received a fresh wave of upgrades, turning it into an even more powerful tool for travelers eager to rack up points without breaking the bank.
The card now hands newcomers a staggering 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 within the first three months, a reward that translates to roughly $2,050 in travel value thanks to the highly transferable Chase Ultimate Rewards currency.
Beyond the welcome boost, the card’s everyday earning structure has been supercharged. Cardholders earn five points per dollar on all Chase Travel purchases—including flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises, and tours—plus five points per dollar on Lyft rides through September 2027 and on eligible Peloton equipment through December 2027.
New categories add three points per dollar for gas and electric‑vehicle charging, vacation‑home bookings with top brands, dining, select streaming services, and online groceries (excluding major warehouse clubs). All other travel spend nets two points per dollar, while every remaining purchase still earns one point.
Statement credits have also been doubled, with the annual hotel credit rising from $50 to $100 for prepaid stays booked through Chase Travel, and a fresh one‑year Apple TV subscription offered to those who activate it by year‑end.
Travel‑savvy members can now claim up to $120 every four years toward Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or Nexus, while a complimentary DoorDash DashPass membership and a $10 monthly credit for eligible non‑restaurant orders add everyday value.
Despite a recent adjustment that changes the World of Hyatt transfer ratio to 4:3 for new applicants, the card’s ability to move points 1:1 to airline and hotel partners such as Air Canada Aeroplan and Air France‑KLM Flying Blue keeps its redemption power intact.
All of these enhancements arrive without any increase to the modest $95 annual fee, cementing the Sapphire Preferred’s reputation as a high‑value, low‑cost staple for both novice and seasoned globetrotters.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that now is arguably the best moment to add this card to a travel arsenal, given the unmatched welcome bonus, expanded earning categories, and richer statement credits that together deliver a net positive impact for any wallet.
