Five top substitutes for the Chase Sapphire Reserve in 2025
Chase Sapphire Reserve Changes Prompt Cardholder Reevaluation The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is widely regarded as a premier travel card, ideal for those who value flexible rewards and robust travel protections. Still, with recent changes, particularly a hefty increase in the annual fee, many customers are starting to reconsider their choices. As of June 2025, the […]
As a Sapphire Preferred Card holder, this is how I maximize my Chase Travel Points.
I’m really into the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. I’ve had it for quite a while, and honestly, it’s one of the best starter cards if you want to rack up transferable rewards. The welcome bonus is pretty generous, plus the annual fees are reasonable, and the bonus points categories are great too. I’ve used thousands […]
Three reasons I’m keeping the Chase Sapphire Reserve card.
Justifying the Cost of Premium Credit Cards Annual fees for premium credit cards can, at times, feel a bit excessive. Yet, I’ve held onto one specific card—my Chase Sapphire Reserve®—for almost a decade. I got it when it first came out in 2016 and, honestly, I’ve never considered canceling or downgrading. Now, nearly ten years […]
Is It Time to Lower Your Chase Sapphire Reserve Card? Here’s How to Make Your Choice
Chase has updated the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, introducing premium features such as credits for Peloton and Apple+, a Doordash membership with monthly credits, and enhanced travel benefits through its Chase Travel platform. However, all these upgrades come at a cost. The annual fee will increase to $795 from the previous $550. If you’re thinking about […]
Don’t Let the Chase Sapphire Reserve’s Apple Benefits and 100K Bonus Mislead You
Chase Sapphire Reserve® Updates The Chase Sapphire Reserve® card features new annual credits and benefits, including $250 a year for services like Apple Plus and Apple Music. While the details look appealing, especially with the promise of extra perks, the steep annual fee of $795 raises some eyebrows. To truly benefit from this card, holders […]
Chase Sapphire Reserve’s The Edit credit: Key information to understand
If you hold a Chase Sapphire Reserve® card, you might know about Chase’s Premium Collection. This includes over 1,000 properties that can be booked through Chase Travel. Have you looked into what you can reserve? Some spots are pretty pricey; for instance, Oasis Tierra Atacama in the Chilean desert goes for over $2,860 a night. […]
Getting the most out of the Chase Sapphire Reserve’s 5 lifestyle credits
Chase Sapphire Reserve New Credits Overview This year, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® card has introduced several new credits, helping to mitigate the hefty annual fee of $795. Traditionally, the Sapphire Reserve has been well-regarded among travelers thanks to its extensive array of travel credits and insurance benefits. Recent enhancements have added various lifestyle credits, further […]
Chase Sapphire Reserve Introduces New $250 Apple Benefit. I’m Not Buying It.
Chase Sapphire Reserve Updates Chase has revamped its Sapphire Reserve®* card, introducing a range of new annual credits and features. Among other changes, now included are memberships to Apple Plus and Apple Music, which can collectively amount to $250 each year until June 22, 2027. However, with these updates, the annual fee has also increased. […]
Even with a high yearly cost, I’m still holding onto my Chase Sapphire Reserve.
Chase Sapphire Reserve: A Pricey But Worthwhile Investment? Though I was initially thrilled about the updates to the Chase Sapphire Reserve, my excitement was dampened by the announcement of a new annual fee of $795, making it one of the priciest premium travel reward cards available. Yet, despite this increase, I find myself still inclined […]
Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders should verify if they received a $50 Chase Travel credit offer.
If you’ve had a Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card for about a year, you might find a little surprise in your email soon. On June 23, Chase sent out targeted emails to some cardholders, including me, that announced their new Point Boost program for Chase Travel. The subject line hinted at what was in store, and […]