✈ Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Reserve, Frontier Overhauls Pricing Structure & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Everything you need to know about getting a Real ID May 18, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Chase Sapphire showdown by Katie Genter, Senior Writer [TPG | Hero Image] A popular debate in the award travel world is whether the [Chase Sapphire Reserve®]( or [Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card]( is better. As with many debates, the answer is, “It depends.” Consider what purchases you will make with the card, how you will redeem your points and which benefits you will use. The Chase Sapphire Preferred has a $95 annual fee but offers a [$50 annual hotel credit]( when you book through Chase Travel℠. Meanwhile, the Chase Sapphire Reserve has a $550 annual fee but offers a [$300 annual travel credit]( access to [Chase Sapphire Lounges]( and Priority Pass Select membership. Both cards offer bonus points on travel and dining, although the Chase Sapphire Reserve earns slightly more points on some travel purchases. With both cards, you can transfer [Chase Ultimate Rewards]( points to select airline and hotel partners at a 1:1 ratio. However, if you plan to [redeem points through Chase Travel]( the Chase Sapphire Reserve offers a higher redemption rate of 1.5 cents per point, while the Chase Sapphire Preferred only offers 1.25 cents per point. Both cards currently offer an [elevated sign-up bonus]( of 75,000 bonus points when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months. However, you can only have one of these cards, so it’s critical to determine which is best for you. If you are still uncertain, here are some stories that may help you decide: - [Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Sapphire Reserve: Should you go mid-tier or premium?]( - [6 reasons the Chase Sapphire Preferred should be your next credit card]( - [11 reasons to choose the Chase Sapphire Preferred over the fancier Chase Sapphire Reserve]( - [Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve insurance benefits – which is better?]( 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: THE POINTS GUY. TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Extraordinary trips. Zero planning. Planning an international trip takes a minimum of 40 hours on average. Let our team do the work for you. We'll match you with a local expert to curate a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience. 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