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Chase Sapphire Preferred

Chase · Visa

Best for

Transferable points on a moderate annual fee, with no foreign transaction fees.

Annual fee
$95
FX fee
None
Purchase APR
19.24% to 29.99%
Income req.
N/A

Reward rates

Chase Travel purchases
5x
Dining, gas stations, EV charging and vacation rentals at top brands
3x
Streaming services and online groceries
3x
All other travel
2x
Everything else
1x

Welcome bonus

75,000 points after $5,000 of spending in the first 3 months.

Requirement: $5,000 in 3 months, about $1,667 a month

Frequently asked questions

Is the Chase Sapphire Preferred worth it?

It charges a $95 annual fee. It's best suited to transferable points on a moderate annual fee, with no foreign transaction fees. Whether it's worth it for you depends on your spending. Run your own numbers through our credit card finder to see the net rewards after the fee.

What does the Chase Sapphire Preferred earn?

It earns 5x on chase travel purchases, 3x on dining, gas stations, ev charging and vacation rentals at top brands and 3x on streaming services and online groceries.

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Last reviewed August 2026 · How we research

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Chase Sapphire Preferred Review.” VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/credit-cards/chase-sapphire-preferred, updated August 2026.

Sources
  • Chase published product page for the Chase Sapphire Preferred, read August 7, 2026