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The Chase Sapphire Reserve card makes every purchase rewarding. Make your journey memorable with travel perks, private dinners, and VIP access at sought-after events. Explore your complete Guide to Benefits or learn more about your benefits below.

01          Travel

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Get closer to your happy place

Earn points as you seek out new destinations. Book a hotel, make the most of airfare, hail rides around town and more.

$300 Travel Credit

Get reimbursed for up to $300 in travel purchases you make with your Sapphire Reserve card 1 each year. Each year, your first $300 in travel purchases will not earn rewards points. 2

3x points on travel

Enjoy the trip even more with bonus points on travel purchases like airfare and hotels. 1

Free Lyft Pink is back

Get 2 complimentary years of Lyft Pink All Access when activated by Dec 31, 2024—a value of $199/year. 3 This includes member-exclusive pricing, free Priority Pickup upgrades, discounts on bikeshare and more. Membership auto-renews.

Don't forget as a Sapphire Reserve cardmember you'll still earn 10x total points on Lyft rides through March 2025. 4 That’s 7x points in addition to the 3x points you already earn on travel. That’s 7x points in addition to the 3x points you already earn on travel. Activate Lyft Pink All Access

Unlimited points

There is no limit to the number of points you can earn. Points don’t expire as long as your account is open. 1

Enjoy more premium travel rewards

When you travel with Sapphire, plan on benefits ranging from generous statement credits to access to luxury properties worldwide.

Global Entry or TSA PreCheck ®  or NEXUS fee credit

Receive a statement credit of up to $100 every four years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to your Sapphire Reserve card. 5

No foreign transaction fees

Pay no foreign transaction fees when you use your card outside the United States. 6 For example, if you spend $5,000 internationally, you would avoid $150 in foreign transaction fees.

No blackout dates or restrictions

Book travel through Chase Travel and if a seat’s available, it’s yours.

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Enjoy special benefits at a variety of hand-selected, hotels and resorts worldwide 7

Elite hotel benefits at Relais & Châteaux

Enjoy great benefits like a VIP welcome and complimentary breakfast daily at select properties with Relais & Châteaux, a prestigious collection of luxury properties in over 60 countries. Call the Visa Infinite Concierge at 1-877-660-0905 for more details and to book your stay. 8

Special car rental privileges

Enroll in leading car rental rewards programs from National Car Rental, Avis and Silvercar. Log in to Chase Travel to access the special car rental privileges section of your travel benefits page to book with your card. Enjoy enhanced benefits, such as upgrades and car rental discounts, savings on luxury and premium rental car rates, plus promotions and other offers. 9

Ennismore hotel benefits

Your card gets you VIP access to benefits at Delano, Hyde, Mondrian, House of Originals and SLS hotels and resorts around the world. Cardmembers can stay a little longer with a complimentary 4th night, receive room upgrades and late check outs, along with priority access to cabana reservations, a $30 food and beverage credit and much more. 10

02          Dining

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Indulge in worldwide dining experiences

Whether visiting your local bistro or a restaurant on your bucket list, there are always special dining rewards with Sapphire Reserve.

Private dining series

Sit down for a memorable meal at some of the most sought-after restaurants in the country.

3x points on dining

Earn triple the points at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery services with your Sapphire Reserve card. 1 From Sunday brunch to a birthday dinner, meals out mean more rewards.

DoorDash & Caviar benefits

Takeout tastes even better with a complimentary DashPass membership on both DoorDash and Caviar. You’ll pay no delivery fee and lower service fees on eligible orders for a minimum of one year. Activate by Dec. 31, 2024 12 . Plus, as a DashPass member get a $5 monthly DoorDash credit automatically applied at checkout 13 .

Instacart benefits from Sapphire

Skip the trip and have your groceries delivered to your doorstep with 1 year of complimentary Instacart+. 14 In addition, Instacart+ members earn up to $15 in statement credits each month through July 2024. 15 Membership auto-renews. Terms apply.

03           Ultimate Rewards ®

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Get the most from your rewards

Enjoy the flexibility of booking airfare, hotels and car rentals through Chase Travel or transfer points to other travel programs.

More value with travel redemption

Your points are worth 50% more when you redeem them for airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruise lines through Chase Travel—our easy-to-use portal that helps you maximize your travel spending. For example, 50,000 points are worth $750 toward travel. 16

Worldwide travel assistance

Whether you need help booking travel or modifying a reservation count on the full-service support of the Chase Travel team.

1:1 point transfer to leading frequent travel programs

Transfer points to participating frequent travel programs at a full 1:1 value—that means 1,000 points equals 1,000 partner miles/points.

No travel restrictions or blackout dates on airline tickets booked through Chase Travel.

1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases

In addition to earning 3 points per dollar on travel and dining at restaurants, you’ll earn 1 point for every dollar you spend on all your other purchases. 1

Flexibility

You can book airfare, hotels and car rentals through Chase Travel using your Sapphire Reserve card, your points or a combination of both—it's up to you.

More ways to get the most from your rewards

Redeem your points for statement credits, gift cards or choose from other flexible ways to make your points work for you.

Shop through Chase ®

Shop online with brands you already love. Earn 1x–15x bonus points at more than 450 popular retailers with Shop through Chase. 17

25% more value with Pay Yourself Back ®

Redeem points for statement credits toward your annual fee, eligible gas station and grocery purchases by March 31, 2024. 18

Choose from a selection of over 150 gift cards from some of your favorite retailers and more.

Pay with points

Use your points to pay for all or part of your purchases with popular brands like Apple ® 19 and Amazon.com. 20

04          Lounges

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Relax with airport lounge access

With access to Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club and Priority Pass lounges, each trip becomes an invitation to indulge before you get there.

Enjoy complimentary Priority Pass TM Select membership

Departing for your destination is more relaxing with access to 1,300+ Priority Pass airport lounges in 600+ cities around the world, plus every Sapphire Lounge by The Club, after a one- time enrollment in Priority Pass Select.

Visit Sapphire Lounge by The Club

Relax and refresh at a Sapphire Lounge and enjoy locally inspired menus, a curated selection of beverages, an atmosphere to remember and more. Sapphire Reserve cardmembers, ensure you're enrolled in your complimentary Priority Pass Select membership for lounge access.

The Reserve Suites by Chase

Reserve cardmembers, treat yourself to The Reserve Suites at Sapphire Lounge by The Club at LaGuardia Airport in Terminal B. Enjoy caviar service on arrival, specially curated wine lists by Parcelle, exclusive menus by Jeffrey's Grocery, private bathrooms with spa showers and more. Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can book a suite for a fee up to 72 hours prior to flight departure. Find details on the Chase Mobile ® app in Benefits & Travel. The Reserve Suites are limited and subject to availability.

05          Protection

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When you take to the air or hit the road, we make security a priority. Here are some of the protection services built into your Sapphire Reserve card benefits.

Trip Cancellation / Interruption Insurance

If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather and other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $10,000 per person and $20,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours and hotels.

Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver

Decline the rental company’s collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary and provides reimbursement up to $75,000 for theft and collision damage for rental cars in the U.S. and abroad.

Emergency Evacuation and Transportation

If you or a member of your immediate family are injured or become sick during a trip far from home that results in an emergency evacuation, you can be covered for medical services and transportation up to $100,000.

Trip Delay Reimbursement

If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 6 hours or requires an overnight stay, you and your family are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per ticket.

Travel Accident Insurance

When you pay for your air, bus, train or cruise transportation with your card, you are eligible to receive accidental death or dismemberment coverage of up to $1,000,000.

Baggage Delay Insurance

Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 5 days.

Roadside Assistance

If you have a roadside emergency, you can call for a tow, jumpstart, tire change, locksmith or gas. You’re covered up to $50 per incident 4 times a year.

Sapphire Reserve Benefits Guide

These are just some of the protection services built into your Sapphire Reserve card benefits. Your Guide to Benefits has more of what you need to know about your travel and purchase protection benefits.

Account security and protection

Your Sapphire Reserve card is equipped with the enhanced account and purchase protection you deserve.

Zero Liability Protection 23

Zero Liability Protection means you won’t be held responsible for unauthorized charges made with your card or account information. If you see an unauthorized charge, simply call the number on the back of your card.

Fraud protection

We help safeguard your credit card purchases using sophisticated fraud monitoring. We monitor for fraud 24/7 and can text, email or call you if there are unusual purchases on your credit card.

Fraud alerts

We monitor for fraud 24/7 and can text, email or call you if there are unusual purchases on your credit card. 24 Please sign in to chase.com and review your personal details to ensure your mailing address, phone and/or email are up to date.

Return Protection

You can be reimbursed for eligible items that the store won’t take back within 90 days of purchase, up to $500 per item, $1,000 per year. 22

Extended Warranty Protection

Extends the time period of the manufacturer's U.S. warranty by an additional year on eligible warranties of 3 years or less. 22

Chip-enabled for enhanced security and wider acceptance

A credit card with an embedded chip provides enhanced security and wider acceptance when you make purchases at chip-enabled card readers in the U.S. and abroad.

Purchase Protection

Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per year. 22

06          Events

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Exclusive access to events and experiences

Sapphire cardmembers enjoy priority ticketing and the best seats in the house for a wide range of events.

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Explore one-of-a-kind experiences from private dinners hosted by award-winning chefs to VIP access at the most sought after events. See where your Sapphire Reserve card can take you.

Events and experiences lounges

Enjoy comfortable seating at Chase Sapphire events in prime locations, complimentary food and drinks, plus a range of amenities, such as a dining concierge, charging stations, Wi-Fi and more.

Early-access tickets

Beat the crowds. Get your tickets to concerts and sporting events before they sell out.

Priority seating

Get up close to the court or the stage. Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can experience events from the best seats in the house.

07          Wellness

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Earn 10x total points on Peloton

Work out your way — from HIIT rides to walks and hikes to strength training, and more: Get 10x total points on Peloton equipment and accessory purchases over $150 with a max earn of 50,000 points. Shop Peloton Bikes, Tread, Guide, or Row. Offer ends Mar. 31, 2025. 25

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08          Services

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Personalized assistance for Sapphire cardmembers

Turn to Sapphire for help coordinating travel, restaurant reservations, access to entertainment and more complimentary assistance and referrals.

24/7 access to customer service

Talk to a dedicated specialist whenever you need assistance. Simply call the number on the back of your card.

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Contact Visa Infinite Concierge at 1-877-660-0905 for help with dinner reservations or Broadway, music and sporting event tickets.

Travel and emergency assistance

If you run into a problem away from home, call the Benefit Administrator for legal and medical referrals or other travel and emergency assistance. (You will be responsible for the cost of any goods or services obtained.)

Easily get more from your Sapphire experience

From mobile account access to contactless payment, cardmembers can enjoy many safe and convenient features.

Manage your account with ease

Create an account on chase.com and download the Chase Mobile ® app 27 to check account and points balances, pay bills and more.

Tap-to-pay contactless checkout

Simply tap to pay with your contactless Chase Sapphire card. Just look for the Contactless Symbol at checkout, then tap your contactless card on the checkout terminal. It's fast, easy and secure!

Add an authorized user

Maximize your reward earning potential by adding an authorized user to your account. 28

Go paperless

Get your statement online. Safely access up to 6 years of statements online. It's secure, convenient and reduces clutter.

Convenient ways to pay

Load your card into a digital wallet for a quick and secure way to pay with your mobile device and receive all the benefits and rewards of using your Sapphire Reserve card.

Earn points automatically

Grow your points balance by using your card as the primary payment method for:

  • Online checkout Add your card to your favorite shopping apps and online merchants to conveniently build up your points balance.
  • Monthly bills Use your card to make auto payments for monthly bills (e.g., cell phone and utility bills). 29

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Redeem for travel

Use points toward your next getaway—they’re worth 50% more when you redeem them for travel through Chase Travel.

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Pay Yourself Back ®

Your points have more value when you redeem them for statement credits after making purchases within select rotating categories.

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Order takeout at popular eateries around town or make reservations at restaurants, wineries and bars across the country.

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There’s so much more to make yours—top benefits, offers and experiences for Sapphire Reserve cardmembers.  

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Your Sapphire Reserve card opens new doors to more flavors, sights and sounds. Explore the extraordinary lineup of experiences—including culinary, sports, music and entertainment.  

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Earn up to 75,000 bonus points per year by referring friends to either Chase Sapphire ® card.  

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Wells Fargo’s new entry makes a play to be the top travel rewards credit card.

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A new credit card hitting the market is a relatively rare event, and a new rewards program happens even less often. The new Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card* begins taking online applications March 20 and coincides with the launch of Wells Fargo’s new travel rewards program. Both will give Wells Fargo a competitive edge in the travel credit card space, which has been previously dominated by competitors like Chase , American Express and Capital One .  

We have the basics you need to know about this new card, plus four insider tips to help decide if you should make plans to add the Autograph Journey to your credit card lineup.

What you need to know about the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Card

Before we dive into the hidden features and benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect with the Autograph Journey when online applications open on March 20:

  • Earn 60,000 welcome bonus rewards points after spending $4,000 in purchases within three months of account opening
  • Earn unlimited 5x points on hotels, 4x points on airlines, 3x points on other travel and dining and 1x on other purchases
  • Receive an annual statement credit with a $50 minimum airline purchase
  • No foreign transaction fees 
  • Other benefits include trip cancellation and interruption insurance, lost luggage reimbursement, roadside dispatch and cell phone insurance
  • $95 annual fee

4 important details about the Autograph Journey 

Here’s a rundown of four facts we discovered about the Autograph Journey that you should know when deciding whether to apply.

1. You can transfer points with Wells Fargo point-based cards

The launch of the Autograph Journey also marks the first transferable points program from Wells Fargo, which joins other card issuers like Chase and Capital One, which have their own pooling programs .

Autograph Journey will be able to do a points transfer with the no-annual-fee Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card . This is especially notable since the Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card offers bonus rewards in different categories than the Autograph Journey. 

For example, the Autograph card earns unlimited 3x points on restaurants, travel, gas stations, transit, popular streaming services and phone plans, plus 1x points on other purchases. So you can maximize your point earning across different categories, then transfer your points to your Autograph Journey account to access premium travel redemptions.

2. It offers more options for earning bonus miles on travel than some competitors

The Autograph Journey will offer more flexibility than many travel rewards cards when it comes to earning more points on travel purchases. For example, cardholders earn unlimited 5x points on hotels booked directly with hotel brands and 4x points on airfare booked with airlines. 

This helps the card stand out from other popular travel credit cards that offer the most bonus points only if you book travel through their portals. For example, the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card * and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card * only offer the highest bonus rewards on travel booked through Capital One Travel. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card also offers its highest rate of 5X points on travel booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards, whereas other travel purchases earn 2X points.

Autograph Journey cardholders also earn a minimum of 3x points on other travel purchases, which could include rental cars, cruises and travel booked through online travel agencies like Expedia and Priceline.

3. The card may grow in value as more transfer partners join

The Autograph Journey Card will earn flexible travel rewards points that transfer to a selection of airline and hotel partners, similar to Amex Membership Rewards points or Chase Ultimate Rewards . While the list of transfer partners is limited, Wells Fargo stated in its initial press release that “more partners will continue to be added throughout the year.”

Points transfers could dramatically change the value proposition of the Autograph Journey, especially if new partners include domestic airlines and popular hotel loyalty programs. 

Wells Fargo point transfers will be available to new cardholders starting on April 4. For now, Wells Fargo transfer partners include the following:

4. You may need to wait to apply

If you’ve applied for another Wells Fargo card in the last six months, you’ll likely have to wait a little longer before applying for the Autograph Journey.

Wells Fargo states in its terms and conditions, “If you opened a Wells Fargo Credit Card account within the last six months, then you may not qualify to open an additional Wells Fargo Credit Card account. We may also limit how many open Wells Fargo Credit Card accounts you have.”

So if you want the new Autograph Journey, you should steer clear of applying for other cards from Wells Fargo for now. If you’re approved and use the card responsibly for six months or longer, you can consider adding additional Wells Fargo credit cards to your portfolio.

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There’s a new Chase Travel promo offering the chance to earn up to 10,000 bonus Chase Ultimate Rewards points. To take advantage of this promo, you’ll need to register and book 2 or more travel components through Chase Travel with a participating credit card.

Here are the details of this new Chase Travel bonus points offer.

A new promo is offering up to 10,000 bonus Chase Ultimate Rewards points when booking through Chase Travel . This deal is good for bookings made with an eligible Chase card through May 31, 2024, for travel through December 31, 2024. This promotion is targeted, and registration is required .

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Of course, there are some details you’ll want to keep in mind.

  • Book 2 qualifying travel components (a hotel stay with a flight, car rental, or cruise) to earn 5,000 points.
  • Book an additional qualifying hotel stay, car rental, or cruise to earn an additional 3,000 points.
  • Earn an additional 2,000 points if you haven’t booked with Chase Travel since March 1, 2023.
  • All combined purchases must total at least $150.
  • Purchases that are canceled or refunded won’t be eligible for bonus points.
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To qualify for bonus points, you must use the same card to purchase travel that you used to register for the promotion. Eligible cards include:

  • Chase Freedom ® card (no longer open to new applicants)
  • Chase Freedom Flex℠
  • Chase Freedom Rise℠ Credit Card
  • Chase Freedom Unlimited ®
  • Ink Business Cash ® Credit Card
  • Ink Business Plus ® Credit Card
  • Ink Business Preferred ® Credit Card
  • Ink Business Premier℠ Credit Card
  • Ink Business Unlimited ® Credit Card
  • Ink Cash ® Credit Card (no longer open to new applicants)
  • Chase Sapphire ® Card (no longer open to new applicants)
  • Chase Sapphire Preferred ® Card
  • Chase Sapphire Reserve ®

We value Chase points at 2 cents each, so 10,000 Chase points (the maximum you can get with this promotion) would be worth about $200 . If you have reservations to book anyway and the prices through Chase Travel are competitive, getting an extra 10,000 points is a solid bonus, especially considering many eligible cards earn 5x to 10x points per dollar already through Chase Travel.

However, it’s important to compare prices before booking through an online travel agency like Chase Travel. Don’t forget to compare cancellation policies, too, as they can vary based on how you book. One last thing to consider when booking through Chase Travel is that if something goes wrong, you’ll need to deal with Chase Travel instead of the airline, hotel, car rental company, or cruise line, which can add an extra layer of hassle.

However, if the price and cancelation policy through Chase Travel is similar to what you were going to book anyway, this is a great opportunity to score a nice chunk of bonus points.

Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed in many ways, but our favorite way to use them is for luxury hotel stays and fantastic business class flights.

A new targeted promotion is offering up to 10,000 bonus Chase points by booking travel through Chase Travel. This deal is for bookings made by May 31, 2024, for travel through the end of 2024, and registration is required.

If you have plans to book through Chase Travel or you have upcoming travel that can be booked through Chase Travel, this is a great opportunity to earn some bonus Chase points.

The information regarding the Chase Freedom Flex℠ was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer. The information regarding the Chase Freedom ® Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer. The information regarding the Ink Business Plus ® Credit Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer. 

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Wells fargo announces a new travel rewards card, the autograph journey — get 60,000 transferrable points and much more, the wells fargo autograph journey credit card is amazing for travel spending and earns transferable points..

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Wells Fargo is making a splash in the credit card space with the announcement of a brand new travel rewards card to go along with a revamped rewards program. The new Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card features an exceptional return on travel spending and the ability to transfer points to a handful of travel partners.

The Autograph Journey card will be available at select Wells Fargo branches starting March 9, 2024 and online from March 20th of the same year. Here's what we know so far about this new rewards credit card , its benefits and how it stacks up against the competition.

What we know about the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey card

The Autograph Journey card doesn't mess around when it comes to earning points — here's what you'll get when making purchases this credit card :

  • 5X points on hotels
  • 4X points on airlines
  • 3X points on other travel
  • 3X points on dining
  • 1X points on all other purchases

The earning structure of the rewards helps make the Autograph Journey a strong competitor in the travel card space. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card , which also charges a $95 annual fee (see rates and fees ), earns 5X miles on hotel and car rental purchases — but only if you book through Capital One Travel, the issuer's travel portal. One of the Autograph Journey's standout features is that it lets you earn high rewards on hotel and airline spending no matter how you book. The points you can earn are unlimited, so your balance can grow quickly, especially if you spend a lot on hotels and airlines . Another way to quickly rack up points is through the card's intro bonus , which is worth 60,000 points after spending $4,000 on the card in the first three months.

The Autograph Journey card has a $95 annual fee, which is partially offset by a $50 annual airline credit, which you can earn each account anniversary year. To qualify for the credit, the transaction must be at least $50 (you can't earn a partial credit) and the merchant must fall under the airline or air carrier category. So this credit should apply to airfare, checked-bag fees, seat selection fees and more, as long as you meet the $50 threshold. The credit applies to the first transaction of $50 or more.

The Autograph Journey also has a solid lineup of credit card insurance benefits, including:

  • Trip interruption/cancellation coverage
  • Lost luggage reimbursement
  • Travel accident insurance
  • Rental car collision damage waiver (secondary coverage for rentals in the U.S.)
  • Travel and emergency assistance services
  • Roadside Dispatch®
  • Cell phone insurance

Cardholders spend freely overseas because it has no foreign transaction fee .

With the announcement of this new card, Wells Fargo is adding the ability to access transfer partners to its no-annual-fee Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card (the new Autograph Journey will also give you access to transfer partners). The ability to transfer points is rare on a no-annual-fee card and instantly boosts this card's value.

Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card

Earn unlimited 3X points on restaurants, travel, gas stations, transit, popular streaming services and phone plans. Plus earn 1X points on other purchases

Welcome bonus

Earn 20,000 bonus points when you spend $1,000 in purchases in the first 3 months - that's a $200 cash redemption value.

$0 annual fee

0% intro APR for 12 months from account opening on purchases

Regular APR

20.24%, 25.24% or 29.99% variable APR

Balance transfer fee

Up to 5%, min: $5 

Foreign transaction fee

Credit needed.

Excellent/Good

See rates and fees , terms apply.

Right now, Wells Fargo has a smaller list of transfer partners, but more partners are expected to be added. The conversion ratio is 1:1 for all of the programs except for Choice Hotels, which is 1:2. Transfers to these programs go live on April 4, 2024:

  • Aer Lingus AerClub
  • Air France/KLM Flying Blue (partners with Delta)
  • Avianca LifeMiles  (partners with United)
  • British Airways Executive Club (partners with American Airlines and Alaska Airlines)
  • Iberia Plus (partners with American Airlines and Alaska Airlines)
  • Choice Privileges

Wells Fargo told CNBC Select that with the addition of transfer partners, any Wells Fargo-branded consumer cardholders will be able to convert those rewards into transferrable points, if you have a Wells Fargo card that enables rewards transfers. This means you could earn 2% in cash rewards on every purchase with the no-annual-fee Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card and combine the cash rewards with a no-annual-fee Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card , then transfer those points to partners (once transfers are live).

Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card

Unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases

Earn a $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $500 in purchases in the first 3 months

0% intro APR for 15 months from account opening on purchases and qualifying balance transfers; balance transfers made within 120 days qualify for the intro rate

20.24%, 25.24%, or 29.99% Variable APR on purchases and balance transfers

3% intro for 120 days from account opening then BT fee of up to 5%, min: $5

Is the Autograph Journey right for you?

The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card is aiming for the top travel credit cards with a competitive bonus and excellent rewards for popular travel purchases. And if you have any other consumer Wells Fargo-branded cards, getting the Autograph Journey instantly makes them more valuable. However, until Wells Fargo adds more transfer partners, this card's value is a tier below the top credit card travel programs , such as Chase Ultimate Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards .

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card doesn't earn as much for general travel spending and flights or hotels booked outside of the Chase Travel portal , but you can transfer Chase points to 14 partners, including valuable loyalty programs for World of Hyatt, Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus. The Sapphire Preferred also has more comprehensive travel protections including primary rental car coverage, trip delay reimbursement and baggage delay insurance.

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

Enjoy benefits such as 5x on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards®, 3x on dining, select streaming services and online groceries, 2x on all other travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases, and $50 annual Ultimate Rewards Hotel Credit, plus more.

Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®.

21.49% - 28.49% variable on purchases and balance transfers

Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater

Terms apply.

Read our Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card review .

The Capital One Venture Rewards card, as mentioned earlier, is another travel card that charges a $95 annual fee (same as the Autograph Journey)(see rates and fees ). It earns fewer rewards than the Autograph Journey in some categories, but Capital One has a robust list of transfer partners (18 in total), including four of the same programs Wells Fargo partners with. The Venture Rewards can make your time at the airport a little more pleasant if you use its statement credit of up to $100 for a TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry application, valid every four years.

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

5 Miles per dollar on hotel and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, 2X miles per dollar on every other purchase

Earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening

N/A for purchases and balance transfers

19.99% - 29.99% variable

$0 at the Transfer APR, 4% of the amount of each transferred balance that posts to your account at a promotional APR that Capital One may offer to you

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Bottom line

The Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Journey Visa® Card is coming out of the gate strong and poised to compete with the top travel cards from other issuers. It has a reasonable annual fee , travel protections, a strong welcome bonus and an amazing return for all sorts of travel spending.

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If you want to earn lots of points, miles, or cash back quickly, the best strategy is to apply for one of the best credit cards and earn its welcome bonus offer. You'll usually have to meet a credit card minimum spending requirement in a specified time frame (typically a few months), and it's well worth the effort to unlock a big sign-up bonus. 

Some of these offers are only available for a limited time, so you shouldn't wait long to apply.

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Best credit card signup bonuses of 2024.

  • Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card : — Best for more than $1,000 value toward free Marriott hotel stays
  • Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card — Best beginner travel credit card welcome bonus
  • Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express — Best pure cash back welcome bonus
  • Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card — Best welcome bonus for earning Capital One miles
  • The Platinum Card® from American Express — Best personal Amex card welcome bonus
  • American Express® Gold Card — Best mid-tier Amex card welcome bonus
  • Citi Premier® Card — Best welcome bonus for earning Citi ThankYou points
  • Chase Sapphire Reserve® — Best credit card welcome bonus for booking travel through the Chase Travel Portal

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Best for $1,000+ value in marriott points: marriott bonvoy brilliant® american express® card.

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is the best heavy hitter for Marriott enthusiasts. This metal credit card packs a real punch, with benefits as generous as its annual fee of $650 is hefty.

Right now, you can earn a whopper of a welcome bonus: 185,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you use your new card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first six months of card membership. This is worth 129500 by Business Insider's valuations. 

Beyond the windfall of the welcome offer, Bonvoy Brilliant cardholders also enjoy up to $25 in eligible restaurant statement credits per month, generous travel benefits, including baggage insurance, rental car insurance, and a slew of other premium card benefits.

Read more in our full Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Amex card review . 

Best Beginner Travel Credit Card Bonus: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

You can't go wrong with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. Not only is this card our pick for best travel credit card , it's one of the best to start with if you're new to credit card rewards (or if you don't want to pay the whopping $550 annual fee on its premium sibling, the Chase Sapphire Reserve®). 

The card currently offers a welcome bonus of 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. You can find out more about the card in our full Chase Sapphire Preferred card review .

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card comes with a 10% anniversary points bonus and up to $50 per year in statement credits for hotels booked through Chase. If you maximize this credit, you can shave off more than half of the card's annual fee.

The great thing about Chase Ultimate Rewards® points is their flexibility — redemption options include booking travel directly through the Chase Ultimate Rewards Travel Portal , transferring points to travel partners like United and Marriott, or cashing in rewards for statement credits, gift cards, and merchandise.

Best Pure Cash Back Bonus: Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express

If you like earning cash back and spend a lot on groceries and streaming services, the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is tough to beat. It's now offering a $250 statement credit after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new card within the first six months from account opening, and earns 6% back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 in spending per calendar year (then 1%).

You'll also earn 6% cash back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions; 3% cash back at U.S. gas stations and on transit (including taxis, rideshares, parking, tolls, trains, and buses); and 1% cash back on everything else. You'll receive cash back in the form of Reward Dollars, which can be redeemed as statement credits or at Amazon.com checkout). If you max out the $6,000 limit at U.S. supermarkets, you could earn $360 in cash back each year just from that category alone — that's more than enough to offset the annual fee of $0 intro for the first year, then $95.

Best Welcome Bonus for Earning Capital One Miles: Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card was launched last year, and it offers a massive welcome bonus of 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening — worth at least 127500 in travel, based on Business Insider's valuation of Capital One miles .

The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is packed with upscale benefits that can more than offset the $395 annual fee — which is lower than other premium travel cards ().

Cardholders receive $300 per year in credits through Capital One Travel purchases, Priority Pass, Plaza Premium, and Capital One airport lounge access (even for authorized users), a 10,000-mile bonus on each account anniversary (worth $100 in travel), access to the Capital One Premier Collection (a luxury hotel booking program), and Visa Infinite travel and purchase benefits.

Like other cards that earn Capital One miles , you can transfer rewards to over a dozen airline and hotel partners to book award travel.

Best Personal Amex Card Bonus: The Platinum Card® from American Express

The Platinum Card® from American Express is offering a solid welcome bonus: 80,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $8,000 on purchases on your new card in your first six months of card membership. 

You can get hundreds of dollars in value from benefits such as up to $200 in Uber credits (including Uber Eats)** per year and up to $100 in annual Saks Fifth Avenue credits**. The The Platinum Card® from American Express also comes with excellent shopping and purchase benefits, including return protection, extended warranty, and targeted discounts and bonuses through Amex Offers **.

The Platinum Card® from American Express comes with valuable benefits, including up to $300 annually in Equinox credits**, $189 per year in credits for CLEAR® Plus membership**, up to $200 per year in credits toward eligible prepaid hotel bookings, up to $240 in annual credits toward eligible digital subscriptions**, a monthly credit for Walmart+ membership**, and up to $300 back for purchasing a SoulCycle At-Home Bike through Equinox+.

Travelers can take advantage of up to $200 in airline incidental fee credits** each calendar year, airport lounge access, complimentary hotel elite status with Hilton and Marriott**, travel insurance, and Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts . You can use the Amex Membership Rewards points you'll earn with the card to book flights, hotels, and more through American Express Travel, or transfer points to airline and hotel partners like Delta, British Airways, and Marriott.

The annual fee is $695. However, if you can put these new perks to use, you can get thousands of dollars worth of value from The Platinum Card® from American Express.

Best Mid-Tier Amex Card Bonus: American Express® Gold Card

The American Express® Gold Card is sometimes overlooked as the "kid brother" to its Platinum siblings, but it's actually one of our favorite rewards cards, especially for dining. You'll earn 4x points at restaurants up to $25,000 per year (then 1x) and up to $120 in annual dining credits** that you can use at select restaurants and on Grubhub and Seamless.

It also offers up to $120 Uber Cash ($10 per month credit) each calendar year (this is only applicable to U.S. Eats orders and Rides, and the Gold Card needs to be added to the Uber app to receive the Uber Cash benefit).

The card didn't always come with an attention-grabbing welcome bonus offer. But it's now increased its intro offer to 60,000 Membership Rewards® points after spending $6,000 on purchases on the card in the first six months of card membership. Considering you can transfer your Amex points to nearly two dozen travel partners, these points can unlock lots of options for flights or hotel stays

Best Welcome Bonus for Earning Citi ThankYou Points: Citi Premier® Card

The Citi Premier® Card is another card that doesn't always get the attention it deserves. It earns Citi ThankYou Rewards points that you can redeem for travel booked through the Citi Travel Portal , transfer to airline and hotel partners , or cash in for statement credits, gift cards, or merchandise. 

In addition to offering a bonus of 60,000 bonus ThankYou® points after you spend $4,000 in purchases within the first three months of account opening, the Citi Premier® Card stands out for its wide range of bonus categories. Outside of the welcome bonus earning, cardholders earn 3 points per dollar at restaurants and supermarkets. This makes the card a great option for maximizing your everyday purchases — because everyone has to eat.

The Citi Premier® Card also comes with a hotel savings benefit that can offset its entire $95 annual fee. This perk will save you $100 once per calendar year when you book a hotel stay of $500 or more (excluding taxes and fees) through ThankYou.com. Here's our Citi Premier card review for all the details.

Best Credit Card Bonus for Booking Travel Through the Chase Travel Portal: Chase Sapphire Reserve®

The more premium sibling of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® is offering a welcome bonus of 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.

It also earns Chase Ultimate Rewards points, allows transfers to Chase airline and hotel partners, and offers the same variety of options for points redemption as the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® has a $550 annual fee — substantially higher than the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. However, if you can make use of the card's additional benefits — especially if you're traveling — the annual fee is certainly worth it. 

Like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® got a refresh, with improved or new bonus categories and benefits like access to the new Chase Sapphire Lounges , which are open at Hong Kong Airport (HKG), Boston Airport (BOS), JFK and LaGuardia airports in New York.

Newer locations will continue to open at San Diego (SAN), Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS), Philadelphia (PHL), and Washington Dulles (IAD).

Cardholders can also access Chase's Sapphire Terrace at the Austin airport (AUS), an indoor-outdoor space offering free drinks, grab-and-go bites, and Wi-Fi. Read our full review of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® here .

Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders receive up to $300 in statement credits toward travel purchases each cardholder year — effectively reducing the net annual cost to $250. Chase also recently added two complimentary years of Lyft Pink All Access membership;  $5 per month in DoorDash in-app credits for cardholders  through December 2024; and one year of free Instacart+ with up to $15 per month in statement credits on Instacart.com purchases (activation required by July 31, 2024). Here's our Chase Sapphire Reserve® credit card review .

Credit Card Signup Bonus Frequently Asked Questions

What is a sign-up bonus.

A sign-up bonus, also known as a welcome bonus or intro offer, is a reward of points, miles, or cash back for new cardholders who meet designated requirements. Usually, these requirements involve meeting a minimum spending threshold within the first few months after you open your new credit card account.

Do credit card sign-up bonuses change?

Yes, credit card sign-up bonuses change frequently. If you're considering opening a new rewards credit card, do your research to see whether the card you want has previously offered a higher bonus. If it has, it could be worth waiting until that elevated offer returns, or you may even be able to find that higher offer through the credit card issuer's website.

What is the best credit card sign-up bonus?

The best credit card sign-up bonus depends on the person. Even if one card offers more points, not all points and miles are valued equally. There are also different types of credit card rewards — points, miles, and cash back — so the best welcome bonus for you depends on the rewards you value most.

How can I use a credit card sign-up bonus?

Typically, you can use a credit card sign-up bonus in a variety of ways. If you earn a cash-back welcome bonus, you could be able to use it toward a statement credit to reduce your credit card bill, or you could receive the money in check form. With a travel rewards card, you could use your points or miles to book an award trip, or cash them out for gift cards, money back, or merchandise.The exact options depend on the credit card you have and its specific rewards program.

Is a credit card without a sign-up bonus still worth it?

Yes, a credit card without a sign-up bonus is still worth it. Intro offers can be a great incentive to apply, especially if you're looking at a card that has an annual fee, but not every good credit card offers an intro bonus. For example, the Wells Fargo Reflect® Card is one of the best balance transfer credit cards , but it doesn't offer a welcome bonus or earn rewards. It could be worth forgoing an intro bonus if that card's 0% intro APR for 21 months from account opening on purchases and qualifying balance transfers made within 120 days  (then a 18.24%, 24.74%, or 29.99% variable APR) appeals to you.

Should I earn credit card rewards if I don't plan to travel yet?

Yes, you should earn credit card rewards even if you don't have upcoming travel planned. Earning a welcome bonus now can put you in a great position to use points and miles for your next vacation, whenever that may be. But before you apply for a new credit card , make sure you understand how credit card applications affect your credit score.

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Business Insider looks carefully at the potential value of welcome bonuses and categorizes them according to which profile each will best serve. We also look at the ongoing benefits and earning rates of these cards, but our chief goal is to uncover the biggest, juiciest intro offers.

Our credit cards team is primarily concerned about one thing: that you open the right credit card for your lifestyle. There are lots of excellent credit cards out there (and just as many bad ones) — but even a credit card with an enormous value proposition isn't necessarily for you. Our job is to help you find the perfect product for your unique situation.

See our full methodology for how Business Insider rates credit cards .

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Get more from your rewards with these transfer bonuses — including new offers from Amex

Kyle Olsen

Editor's Note

If you truly want to maximize your points and miles, periodic transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities for fantastic award redemptions . You can sometimes get significantly more value from your rewards by transferring them to a specific airline or hotel partner during one of these bonuses.

However, these are limited-time offers.

We've compiled the transfer bonuses for the major transferable rewards programs to make tracking these offers easier. Just note that transfer bonuses are sometimes targeted, so some may not be available to you.

American Express Membership Rewards

You can currently transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to Avianca LifeMiles with a 15% bonus. The promotion, which is being offered through LifeMiles , will run through March 15.

Since the offer is through LifeMiles, you'll only see the transfer bonus post after the transfer has been made. Membership Rewards points transfer to LifeMiles at a 1:1 ratio, so with this promo, you'd get 1,150 LifeMiles for every 1,000 Membership Rewards points transferred.

Cathay Pacific is also offering a 10% transfer bonus when you transfer Membership Rewards points or Citi ThankYou points to your Cathay Pacific Asia Miles membership account.

You must register for the promotion and make your transfer by March 31. Cathay Pacific's website notes that it could take up to 10 weeks after the promotion ends for the bonus to make it to your Asia Miles account.

Finally, Amex has a 20% transfer bonus running with Etihad Guest . Since Membership Rewards points typically transfer to Etihad Guest at a 1:1 ratio, utilizing this bonus would turn 1,000 points into 1,200 points. The offer runs through April 4.

How to earn American Express Membership Rewards points

You'll need Membership Rewards points to maximize Amex transfer bonuses. If you're looking to earn Membership Rewards points, the following Amex cards could be useful additions to your wallet:

  • The Platinum Card® from American Express : Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $8,000 on your new card in your first six months of card membership.
  • American Express® Gold Card : Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $6,000 in your first six months of card membership.
  • The Business Platinum Card® from American Express : Earn 120,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases with your card in the first three months of card membership.

Check the CardMatch tool to see if you're targeted for an even higher welcome offer (subject to change at any time).

You can also earn extra Membership Rewards points when you enroll in Amex Offers and shop with Rakuten .

Based on TPG's valuations , Membership Rewards points are worth 2 cents each, and our tests indicate that they transfer instantly to most programs.

Related: How to redeem American Express Membership Rewards for maximum value

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Chase Ultimate Rewards

Chase is not currently offering any transfer bonuses.

How to earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points

If you want to earn more Chase Ultimate Rewards points, the following cards could make good additions to your wallet:

  • Chase Sapphire Reserve® : Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
  • Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card : Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
  • Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card : Earn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening.

If you have one (or more) of the above cards, you can combine your Ultimate Rewards points in a single account . Then, you can effectively convert the cash-back earnings on the following cards into fully transferable Ultimate Rewards points:

  • Chase Freedom Flex℠ : Earn $200 cash back after spending $500 on purchases in the first three months of account opening.
  • Chase Freedom Unlimited® : Earn an additional 1.5% cash back on everything you buy (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year), worth up to $300 cash back.
  • Ink Business Cash® Credit Card : Earn $750 bonus cash back after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first three months after account opening.
  • Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card : Earn $750 bonus cash back after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.

According to TPG's valuations, Chase Ultimate Rewards points are worth 2.05 cents each when maximized with travel partners. Most Ultimate Rewards transfers will process instantly.

Related: How to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for maximum value

Capital One miles

There are currently no transfer bonuses for Capital One miles.

How to earn Capital One miles

For a future transfer bonus, the following Capital One cards could make good additions to your wallet:

  • Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card : Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
  • Capital One Venture X Business : Earn up to 300,000 bonus miles: 150,000 bonus miles after spending $20,000 in the first three months and an additional 150,000 bonus miles after spending $100,000 in the first six months from account opening.
  • Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card : Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
  • Capital One Spark Miles for Business : Earn 50,000 bonus miles after spending $4,500 on purchases in the first three months of account opening.

TPG's valuations peg the value of Capital One miles at 1.85 cents each, and most transfers from Capital One will process instantly.

For more details, check out our guides to the Capital One transfer partners and how to transfer Capital One miles to airline partners .

Related: Cashing in Capital One miles? How to get the maximum value when redeeming miles

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Citi ThankYou Rewards

Citi cardholders can receive a 30% bonus when transferring Citi ThankYou Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club through March 16.

Transfers must be completed in increments of 1,000. Citi ThankYou Rewards points and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points typically transfer at a 1:1 ratio, and this bonus means you'll get 1,300 Virgin points when you transfer 1,000 ThankYou points.

As mentioned above, Cathay Pacific is also offering a 10% transfer bonus when you transfer Citi ThankYou points to your Cathay Pacific Asia Miles account. The promotion ends March 31, and you must register for the promotion to earn the bonus.

It could take up to 10 weeks after the promotion ends for the bonus to make it to your account.

How to earn Citi ThankYou Rewards points

These Citi credit cards could make useful additions to your wallet for earning Citi ThankYou Rewards points:

  • Citi Premier ® Card (see rates and fees ): Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases with your card within three months of account opening.
  • Citi Rewards+® Card (see rates and fees ): Earn 20,000 bonus points after you spend $1,500 on purchases with your card within three months of account opening. Plus, earn 5 bonus ThankYou Rewards points per dollar spent on hotels, car rentals and attractions on the Citi travel portal through June 30. (Note: You must pair this card with a premium Citi ThankYou card to access a full-fledged, transferable ThankYou points account.)

Based on TPG's valuations, Citi ThankYou Rewards points are worth about 1.8 cents each. However, note that some Citi transfers will not process instantly . So, factor in the transfer time if you're trying to book an award with scarce availability.

Related: Is Citi ThankYou Rewards the most underappreciated and misunderstood program?

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Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy is not running any transfer bonuses at this time.

How to earn Marriott Bonvoy points

If you're looking to earn more Marriott Bonvoy points , the following Marriott Bonvoy cards may be of interest:

  • Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card : Earn 185,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after using your card to spend $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
  • Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card : Earn 155,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after using your card to spend $5,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
  • Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card : Earn five free night awards (each night valued at up to 50,000 points) after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening. Certain hotels have resort fees.
  • Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card (limited-time offer): Earn five free night awards after you use your new card to make $8,000 in eligible purchases within the first six months of card membership. Each award can be used for one night at a redemption level at or under 50,000 points. Certain hotels have resort fees. Offer ends March 20.
  • Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card : Earn 30,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after using your card to spend $1,000 on eligible purchases in the first three months from account opening.

TPG's valuations peg the value of Marriott Bonvoy points at 0.84 cents each. Before transferring points, review our tests of Marriott transfer times since some airlines take a few days (or even weeks) to receive the points.

Related: How to redeem points with the Marriott Bonvoy program

Should you transfer points?

We only recommend transferring points if you have a short-term plan to use them. Many programs have implemented devaluations over the last few years, so any speculative transfers could be a losing proposition.

Transfers are irreversible, and you don't want to be stuck with thousands of points in a program you have little use for.

If you don't have a specific redemption in mind but still want to earn miles, you're likely better off earning rewards through credit card welcome bonuses and everyday spending.

Bottom line

When a transferable currency program offers a transfer bonus, running the numbers is important to see whether it is worthwhile.

Generally, you won't want to transfer your points without a specific redemption in mind. After all, a large part of the value of transferable points comes from their flexibility — which you'll give up the moment you convert them to a partner's currency.

However, if you use the program frequently or plan to redeem soon, a transfer bonus can help you get more value from your points.

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Chase airline transfer partners, chase hotel transfer partners, how to earn chase ultimate rewards® points, which chase sapphire transfer partners are the best, is transferring your chase ultimate rewards® points worth it.

Chase Ultimate Rewards® are some of the most valuable transferable points available. Points can be redeemed for travel through the Chase Ultimate Rewards® portal for 1.25 cents each if you have a Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or 1.5 cents each if you have a Chase Sapphire Reserve® . However, people who own three 2024 Chase cards can potentially get far more value by shipping them off to one of Chase's transfer partners, where they get converted to even more valuable travel rewards currencies.

People with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card , the Chase Sapphire Reserve® or the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card , can transfer points on a 1:1 basis to about a dozen airline and hotel loyalty programs that partner with Chase. And assuming you hold (or someone in your household owns), one of those three Chase cards, you'll very likely unlock even greater value out of your spending rewards when you use one of the Chase Ultimate Rewards® transfer partners.

Here's a summary of each Chase transfer partner and how you can get the most from your Chase points.

» Learn more: The best travel credit cards right now

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Credit Card

Annual fee: $95 .

Earning rates:

• 5 points per $1 spent on travel booked through Chase.

• 3 points per $1 on dining (including eligible delivery services and takeout), select streaming services and online grocery purchases (not including Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs).

• 2 points per $1 on other travel.

• 1 point per $1 on other purchases.

Bonus offer: Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®.

Annual fee: $550 .

• 10 points per $1 spent on Chase Dining, hotel stays and car rentals purchased through Chase.

• 5 points per $1 on air travel purchased through Chase.

• 3 points per $1 on other travel and dining not booked with Chase.

Bonus offer: Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $900 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®.

Bonus offer: Earn 100k bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $1,000 cash back or $1,250 toward travel when redeemed through Chase Travel℠.

Of the 14 Chase Ultimate Rewards® transfer partners, 11 are airline mileage programs, which are:

Air France-KLM Flying Blue

Flying Blue is the loyalty program of Air France, KLM, Kenya Airways and a few smaller airlines. Because many Flying Blue airlines are members of the SkyTeam alliance , you can transfer points from Chase to Flying Blue to book award flights on other SkyTeam member airlines, such as Delta Air Lines.

The Flying Blue program offers a monthly Promo Rewards promotion that discounts certain routes by up to 50% — which can make Flying Blue sweet spots even a better deal.

» Learn more: A points collector’s guide to Air France-KLM Flying Blue

Aer Lingus AerClub

Aer Lingus AerClub became one of the Chase travel partners in 2017. While not officially part of the Oneworld alliance, Aer Lingus partners with several Oneworld airlines — most notably British Airways, Iberia and Qatar .

Use AerClub Avios to fly to Ireland for as few as 13,000 Avios each way in economy.

Or, connect elsewhere in Europe for as few as 17,000 Avios each way. Though, factor in elevated taxes and fees on awards when determining if it's best to transfer points from Chase versus booking a cash fare.

Air Canada Aeroplan

There are plenty of reasons not to overlook Aeroplan — the newest of the Chase Sapphire airline partners. Air Canada is a Star Alliance member, so you can use Aeroplan points to book award flights on any Star Alliance airline, including United.

Aeroplan sweet spots include flying from the U.S. West Coast to Hawaii on United for 12,500 points in economy or 25,000 points in business class. Travelers can fly from the U.S. East Coast to Europe from 60,000 points each way in business class. These and other valuable redemptions help boost the value of Aeroplan points to 1.4 cents for award tickets.

» Learn more: A guide to Air Canada’s Aeroplan rewards loyalty program

British Airways Executive Club

Most travelers might think of flights to London when thinking about British Airways. However, that's not where the value of British Airways Avios lies. In fact, most British Airways Avios sweet spots don't involve flying British Airways.

Instead, use this Chase transfer partner to book inexpensive awards on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other Oneworld partners — including flying to the Caribbean for just 7,000 Avios each way.

» Learn more: The complete guide to the British Airways Avios program

Emirates Skywards

Dubai-based Emirates Airlines is best known for its glitzy business- and first-class products. And while premium cabins command huge cash prices, paying with miles through the Emirates Skywards loyalty program is possible and considered the best use of miles (as opposed to using miles to book in the Emirates economy class ). A NerdWallet analysis found that you only get about 0.6 cent per mile in value for Emirates economy, but the value of Emirates miles jumps up if you redeem an award in Emirates business class.

Unfortunately, the Emirates Skywards sweet spots are limited — particularly on partner airlines. That said, the Skywards program is one of only a few ways to book Emirates first class with points since the airline restricts award availability through partner airlines.

» Learn more: The guide to Emirates Skywards

Iberia Plus

Just like British Airways, Iberia is a member of the Oneworld alliance and uses the Avios program. And after Iberia's recent overhaul to its award chart , award rates to book American Airlines flights match the British Airways Executive Club’s rates on partner airlines. However, other Iberia sweet spots include some incredible gems.

For example, fly to Europe for as few as 17,000 Avios each way in economy or book business class to Europe for as few as 34,000 Avios each way. That's one of the cheapest business class awards to Europe currently available.

» Learn more: What to know about Iberia Airlines Plus loyalty program

JetBlue TrueBlue

JetBlue uses a revenue-based TrueBlue points program in which the required number of points for an award roughly equates to the cash price of the flight. That means you can't get outsized value from redeeming TrueBlue points.

However, just because the program doesn't have an upside doesn't mean JetBlue isn't a good Chase transfer partner. TrueBlue points are worth 1.5 cents per point — making it a valuable currency for economy flights among U.S. airlines.

» Learn more: The complete guide to the JetBlue TrueBlue rewards program

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer

Singapore Airlines is another Star Alliance Chase travel partner that can provide excellent premium cabin redemptions. Singapore KrisFlyer sweet spots include flights to Europe and Hawaii, and flights within the continental U.S. Luxury travelers also flock to KrisFlyer, as it's typically the only way to book the award-winning Singapore first class product with points.

» Learn more: The guide to Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer frequent flyer program

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards

Like JetBlue, Southwest uses a revenue-based redemption program, where points prices correlate with cash prices. This means you don't have to seek out sweet spots to get good value from your Southwest Rapid Rewards points.

Instead, the value of Southwest Rapid Rewards is a predictable 1.5 cents per point when redeemed for Southwest flights. Steer clear of other Rapid Rewards redemptions for hotels, rental cars or merchandise though, as the redemption value can drop to 0.6 cents per point.

» Learn more: The complete guide to Southwest Rapid Rewards

United MileagePlus

United joins JetBlue and Southwest as the three U.S.-based Chase Sapphire airline partners. MileagePlus miles are worth around 1.2 cents per mile when redeemed for United economy flights .

In addition to redeeming miles on United, you can redeem United MileagePlus miles for award flights on other Star Alliance partners. Just keep in mind that United can charge more miles for partner awards.

» Learn more: The complete guide to United MileagePlus program

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

London-based Virgin Atlantic is a member of the SkyTeam alliance and it uses a different redemption chart for each partner, meaning the Flying Club sweet spots are just as diverse as its partners.

Sweet spots include nonstop Delta flights from 7,500 points each way, Delta business class to mainland Europe from 50,000 points each way and ANA business class from Hawaii to Japan for 35,000 points each way.

» Learn more: The guide to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

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Chase has just three hotel loyalty program parters, which are:

IHG One Rewards

The IHG loyalty program is good, but it's generally a weak Chase transfer partner.

NerdWallet values IHG points at 0.8 cent each. But since Chase points transfer to IHG One Rewards at the same 1:1 transfer ratio as all other partners, that makes for a pretty bad transfer that can actually devalue your points. Unless you find a killer IHG redemption, only transfer points from Chase to IHG to top off your account if you're a few points shy of booking a hotel you want with the rest of your IHG points. Otherwise, you’re generally better off booking IHG hotels within the Chase Ultimate Rewards® portal.

» Learn more: What you need to know about IHG One Rewards

Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy is one of the largest hotel loyalty programs around. You can redeem Bonvoy points for free nights and room upgrades at over 7,000 properties across more than 30 brands.

However, bigger isn't always better. When NerdWallet analyzed the value of Marriott Bonvoy points , we found that points were worth around 0.8 cent each. That puts Marriott in the same category as IHG, where points often lose their value when you transfer them from Chase to Marriott Bonvoy.

Marriott just transitioned to a dynamically priced award program , so the value of Marriott Bonvoy points is still in flux.

Considering Chase points can be redeemed for 1.25 cents or 1.5 cents each (depending on which Sapphire card you have), make sure that you're getting at least this much value before transferring Chase points to Marriott Bonvoy — which is unlikely. With that, save Bonvoy transfers only for situations where you find an outstanding hotel deal, or if you need just a few more points to book using your existing Bonvoys.

» Learn more: The complete guide to the Marriott Bonvoy program

World Of Hyatt

World of Hyatt is undoubtedly Chase's most valuable hotel transfer partner — and perhaps its most valuable travel partner overall, too. In NerdWallet's analysis, World of Hyatt points are worth 2.3 cents each when used for award stays.

Hyatt is one of a few hotel loyalty programs that still publishes an award chart . That means predictability in planning how many points an award stay may cost. Award nights start at 3,500 points, meaning you can really stretch out your Chase points at Hyatt hotels.

» Learn more: The complete guide to the World of Hyatt loyalty program

The most common way to earn Chase Ultimate Rewards® points is through spending on a Chase credit card that participates in Chase Ultimate Rewards®. You might earn points through taking advantage of introductory offers — where you can get a windfall of points upon meeting a certain threshold within a window of time upon card approval — and via ongoing spending.

Just note that not all Chase credit cards earn transferable Ultimate Rewards points. That said, Chase cards that do earn transferable Ultimate Rewards points include:

Chase Freedom Flex

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

Chase Sapphire Reserve®

Chase Freedom Flex℠

Chase Freedom Unlimited®

Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card

Ink Business Cash® Credit Card

Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card

Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card

Some of these cards offer bonus points in certain categories, so someone seeking to maximize their points earning might have multiple cards in their wallet to use depending on the transaction. To maximize points, you might use the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card to pay at restaurants (it earns 3 points per $1 spent on dining), the Chase Freedom Flex℠ to pay at drugstores (it earns 3% back at drugstores) and the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card to pay the monthly internet bill (it earns 5% back on internet, cable and phone services, up to a combined $25,000 in annual spending).

Even though the latter two cards don't let you transfer your rewards directly to any of the above airline or hotel partners, you can transfer them to another card that you hold (or that someone in your household holds), as long as that card is one of the cards that allows for transfers to partner airline and hotel brands.

The three Chase cards that allow for transfers to Chase's hotel and airline partners are the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card , the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card .

How do you transfer Chase points?

Use this guide to learn how to transfer Chase points between two credit cards you own. If you're transferring points from one household member to another (such as to a spouse), use this guide .

Once you've got all the points you need in one account, you're ready to then send them to the actual airline or hotel loyalty program you want to convert your Chase points into. Learn how to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards® points to travel partners here.

Chase may lag other transferable bank point currencies like American Express, Capital One and Citi when it comes to the raw number of transfer partners. However, Chase's transfer partners cover every airline alliance, a range of domestic and international airlines, and some major hotel loyalty programs. Particularly given its connection to Hyatt (which has what NerdWallet considers among the most valuable hotel rewards programs out there), that in turn makes Chase Ultimate Rewards® points among the most valuable transferable points available.

While you might find individually great redemptions while using Chase transfer partners for specific trips, there are — generally speaking — about a half-dozen Chase transfer partners that are most worthwhile. NerdWallet's power ranking of the six best Chase transfer partners (with No. 1 being the best) are:

World of Hyatt.

Air Canada Aeroplan.

Air France/KLM Flying Blue.

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards.

JetBlue TrueBlue.

As far as Chase's airline transfer partners go, Air Canada Aeroplan comes out on top. Even still, you can easily get more than 1 cent per point in value from Chase points when you transfer points from Chase to fixed-value programs like Southwest Rapid Rewards and JetBlue TrueBlue.

Other airline transfer partners can be hit-and-miss, such as Emirates, which is generally a miss when points are transferred to book Emirates economy class . But, it's usually a massive hit if you can transfer Chase points to be used for booking the incredibly-swanky Emirates business class on points.

Here's a complete overview of Chase's current partners and their transfer ratios:

While you might book hotels and airfares with cash or through Chase’s travel portal called the Chase Ultimate Rewards® travel portal , it’s often a better deal to put in the extra effort and transfer your points to one of Chase’s transfer partners — especially those named above. That said, folks seeking to maximize value should always calculate the value of the Chase Ultimate Rewards® points relative to the price to pay for airfare or hotel rooms in cash.

Use NerdWallet’s Chase points calculator below to determine the value of your points, based on both the baseline and NerdWallet estimated values:

With a little bit of research, you can get even more value through other Chase Ultimate Rewards® transfer partners versus using them to book travel directly through the Chase travel portal.

How to maximize your rewards

You want a travel credit card that prioritizes what’s important to you. Here are our picks for the best travel credit cards of 2024 , including those best for:

Flexibility, point transfers and a large bonus: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

No annual fee: Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card

Flat-rate travel rewards: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Bonus travel rewards and high-end perks: Chase Sapphire Reserve®

Luxury perks: The Platinum Card® from American Express

Business travelers: Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card

1.5%-6.5% Enjoy 6.5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel; 4.5% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and 3% on all other purchases (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year). After your first year or $20,000 spent, enjoy 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel, 3% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and unlimited 1.5% cash back on all other purchases.

$300 Earn an additional 1.5% cash back on everything you buy (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year) - worth up to $300 cash back!

1x-5x 5x on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards®, 3x on dining, select streaming services and online groceries, 2x on all other travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases.

60,000 Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®.

1%-5% Earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined purchases in bonus categories each quarter you activate. Earn 5% on Chase travel purchased through Ultimate Rewards®, 3% on dining and drugstores, and 1% on all other purchases.

$200 Earn a $200 Bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening.

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