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Plus: Save miles or money and unlock better availability with positioning flights May 11, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Which card is best? by Katie Genter, Senior Writer [TPG | Hero Image] One of the most frequent questions I get asked when other travelers learn I write about points, miles and credit cards is, “What card is best?” My answer is always that there’s no best card for everyone, and that the best card for you depends on your travel goals, spending habits and other personal factors. However, I often find myself recommending the [Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card](. It offers 3 points per dollar on dining and at least 2 points per dollar on travel, which are often two major spending categories for travelers who ask me this question. Travelers can utilize the valuable [Chase transfer partners]( or redeem through Chase Travel℠at a rate of 1.25 cents per point. Plus, after the [$50 annual Chase Travel hotel credit]( the $95 annual fee effectively drops to $45. I frequently save money through Chase Offers on my Chase Sapphire Preferred, and I appreciate knowing I’ll have primary rental car coverage when I pay for eligible rental cars with my card and trip and baggage delay coverage when I book flights with my card. However, the [Chase Sapphire Preferred]( — which currently has an elevated sign-up bonus of 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening — isn’t best for everyone. So, check out the following stories to learn more about this card: - [TPG's card review: A top travel and dining card]( - [Chase Sapphire Preferred Card 75,000-point offer]( - [6 reasons the Chase Sapphire Preferred should be your next credit card]( - [Who's eligible for 75,000 Chase points on this card?]( Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: MARTIN DIMITROV/GETTY IMAGES. What’s in your wallet? We’d love to learn more about your credit cards and spending habits. Please take our survey — it should only take a few minutes. Your responses will help improve TPG’s cards experience. We may even feature your responses on our site! [Take survey]( Today’s top stories [SPONSORED Refer businesses to Capital One and earn up to $1,500 per referral]( Capital One increases bonuses for existing cardholders to refer businesses to their small business program. Expect bonuses of up to $1,500. [Read more]( [Hidden cameras: What travelers need to know]( Recording someone in a hotel room or vacation rental without their knowledge is illegal in the U.S. Here's what you need to know in case it happens to you. [Read more]( [Quick Points: Save miles or money and unlock better availability with positioning flights]( Find out how and when to use positioning flights when planning a future trip. [Read more]( [How I earned the welcome bonus on my Chase Sapphire Preferred as a moderate spender]( Here are some of the methods I used to meet the minimum spending requirement for the card's welcome bonus, on a budget. [Read more]( [Fantasy Springs is Tokyo Disney's biggest expansion yet – here's a sneak peek]( Tokyo DisneySea will open its new Fantasy Springs port to guests June 6. Here's a look at the food and rides from our media preview trip to Japan. [Read more]( Got a minute? We’d love to learn more about you! Take our quick, 60-second survey — your input will help TPG improve your newsletter experience. [Take survey]( The latest 1. [Fly first class to London, Paris and Rome this summer from $2639 round-trip]( 2. [8 things that happen when you have a cruise ship (almost) all to yourself]( 3. 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