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Chase Sapphire Reserve® Credit Card
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Chase Sapphire Reserve® Credit Card

TravelLuxuryDiningHotelAirlineIntro OfferNo Foreign Transaction Fees

Key Features

Annual Fee$795.00
Sign-up Bonus100,000 points
Rewards Rate1x-10x points
Regular APR
19.49%–27.99% variable APR.
Other Fees
$195 for each authorized user
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Best for those with
Excellent Credit

About this card

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Credit Card earns an 'Excellent' overall rating of 4.0. This top-tier travel card is exceptionally strong for its intended audience: affluent, frequent travelers who can fully leverage its extensive benefits. The card's rewards program is outstanding (4.8/5.0), offering generous multipliers on travel and dining, a highly valuable sign-up bonus, and unparalleled flexibility through Chase Ultimate Rewards with an elevated redemption value for travel or 1:1 transfers to airline and hotel partners. It boasts a robust suite of premium travel perks, including a flexible $300 annual travel credit, comprehensive airport lounge access, and a multitude of statement credits for various services like Apple, DoorDash, Lyft, Peloton, and StubHub. Combined with strong travel and purchase protections and no foreign transaction fees, these features deliver significant value. However, the card is held back by its very high annual fee of $795 (Fees Rating: 1.9/5.0) and a substantial $195 fee for authorized users. While these costs can be largely offset by utilizing the numerous benefits, they represent a considerable upfront financial commitment. The regular variable APR is also notably high (19.49%-27.99%) with no introductory APR period (APR Rating: 1.5/5.0), making it an extremely expensive option for anyone carrying a balance. The card's strong reputation (4.3/5.0) among experts and its clear market positioning for its target demographic contribute to its high rating. While some users express frustration with the 'coupon book' nature of certain benefits and issues with the third-party travel portal, for those who can organically maximize its perks and pay their balance in full, the Chase Sapphire Reserve offers an outstanding and valuable experience, making it a very strong overall choice despite its notable weaknesses.

4.0
Overall Rating

Pros & Cons

What's great

  • Generous sign-up bonus
  • High rewards rate on travel and dining
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Extensive luxury travel perks and credits
  • Lounge membership included
  • Comprehensive travel and purchase protections
  • Valuable point transfer options

Things to consider

  • Very high annual fee
  • High regular APR
  • No introductory APR period
  • Additional fee for authorized users

What this card offers

Sign-up bonuses

  • Earn 100,000 points after you spend $6,000 in purchases in the first 3 months from account opening

Rewards

  • 8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel, including The Edit
  • 4x points on flights booked direct
  • 4x points on hotels booked direct
  • 3x points on dining worldwide
  • 1x points on all other purchases
  • 5x total points on Lyft rides through 9/30/2027
  • 10x total points on eligible Peloton equipment and accessory purchases over $150 through 12/31/2027

Other features

  • $300 annual travel credit: Get the most flexible travel credit compared to any other card, with up to $300 in statement credits for travel purchases each account anniversary year. Purchases that qualify will not earn points.
  • $500 credit for stays with The Edit: Receive a statement credit of up to $250 for each prepaid booking with The Edit, up to $500 annually. Two-night minimum. Purchases that qualify will not earn points.
  • $550+ in value when you stay with The Edit: Book your stay through The Edit by Chase Travel and receive complimentary benefits such as a property credit, daily breakfast for two, a room upgrade (if available) and more - an average total value of over $550 per stay.
  • $250 credit for select Chase Travel Hotels: Get up to $250 in statement credits through 12/31/26 on prepaid Chase Travel hotel bookings for stays with IHG Hotels & Resorts, Montage Hotels & Resorts, Pendry Hotels & Resorts, Omni Hotels & Resorts, Virgin Hotels, Minor Hotels, and Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts. Two-night minimum required. Purchases that qualify will not earn points.
  • IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite Status: Get complimentary IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite Status with your Sapphire Reserve card through December 31, 2027.
  • Reserve Travel Designers: Build and book a custom itinerary that unlocks hidden gems and new experiences around the world with a Reserve Travel Designer. This personalized service is valued at up to $300 per trip.
  • $850+ in value with the Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge Network: Enjoy complimentary access to Chase Sapphire Lounges by The Club and 1,300+ Priority Pass airport lounges worldwide with up to two guests - valued at over $850 when you and your guests visit multiple times each year.
  • Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS fee credit: Receive one statement credit of up to $120 every four years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to your card.
  • $300 dining credit: Get up to $150 in statement credits from January through June and again from July through December for a maximum of $300 annually when you dine at restaurants part of the Sapphire Exclusive Tables program on OpenTable.
  • $288 in Apple TV and Apple Music subscriptions: Get complimentary Apple TV, the exclusive streaming home of Apple Originals. Plus Apple Music – all the music you love, across all your devices. Subscriptions run through 6/22/2027 - a value of $288 annually.
  • $120 DashPass Membership: Complimentary DashPass membership, a $120 value for 12 months. Enjoy $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible DoorDash orders when you activate by 12/31/2027.
  • $300 in DoorDash promos: DashPass members get up to $25 each month to spend on DoorDash, which includes a $5 monthly promo to spend on restaurant orders and two $10 promos each month to save on groceries, retail orders, and more. Available through 12/31/2027.
  • $300 in StubHub credits: Get up to $150 in statement credits from January through June and again from July through December for a maximum of $300 annually for StubHub and viagogo purchases through 12/31/2027. Activation required.
  • $120 in Lyft credits + 5x points: Get up to $10 in monthly in-app credits to use on rides through 9/30/2027. Plus, earn 5x total points on Lyft rides through 9/30/2027.
  • $120 in Peloton credits + 10x points: Get $10 in statement credits per month on eligible Peloton memberships through 12/31/2027, for a maximum of $120 annually. Activation required. Plus, earn 10x total points on eligible Peloton equipment and accessory purchases over $150 through 12/31/2027.
  • Access our network of airport lounges: Escape the crowds and settle into elevated comfort with access to any Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with up to two complimentary guests.
  • Access over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide with your complimentary Priority Pass Select Membership.
  • Plus, get access to select Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges and Air Canada Cafés in the U.S., Canada and Europe with an eligible boarding pass.
  • Events and experiences: Access special ticket packages and private experiences with artists and talent. Your card gets you closer to the action and special perks at major events across travel, dining, music, film and entertainment, and arts.
  • Auto Rental Coverage: 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 most rental vehicles in the U.S. and abroad.
  • Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather or other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $10,000 per covered traveler and $20,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours, and hotels.
  • Trip Delay Reimbursement: If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 6 hours or requires an overnight stay, you are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per covered traveler.
  • Travel Accident Insurance: When you pay for your air, bus, train or cruise transportation with your card, you are eligible to receive up to $1,000,000 in accidental death or dismemberment coverage.
  • Travel and Emergency Assistance: If you run into a problem while traveling away from home, this benefit provides legal and medical referrals and access to other travel and emergency assistance services. (You will be responsible for the cost of any goods or services obtained.)
  • Lost Luggage Reimbursement: Provides reimbursement up to $3,000 per covered traveler for the cost to repair or replace checked or carry-on baggage that is lost, damaged or stolen during a covered trip.
  • Baggage Delay Insurance: Reimburses you up to $100 a day for up to 5 days for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing when baggage is delayed over 6 hours.
  • Emergency Evacuation and Transportation: If you or a covered traveler are injured or become sick during a trip 100 miles or more from home that results in an emergency evacuation, you can be covered for medical services and transportation up to $100,000.
  • Roadside Assistance: If you have a roadside emergency, you can call for a tow, battery assistance, tire change, locksmith or gas. You're covered up to $50 per incident 4 times a year.
  • Emergency Medical and Dental: If you or an immediate family member become sick or injured while you're 100 miles or more from home on a trip, you can be reimbursed up to $2,500 for medical expenses, subject to a $50 deductible.
  • Purchase Protection: Covers your eligible new purchases for 120 days from the date of purchase against damage or theft up to $10,000 per item.
  • Return Protection: You can be reimbursed for eligible items that the store won't accept within 90 days of purchase, up to $500 per item, $1,000 per 12-month period.
  • Chip-enabled for enhanced security: You'll carry a credit card with an embedded chip that provides enhanced security and wider acceptance when you make purchases at chip-enabled card readers in the U.S. and abroad.
  • 24/7 Fraud Monitoring: 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.
  • Zero liability protection: 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.
  • Extended Warranty Protection: Extends the time period of the manufacturer's U.S. warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less, up to four years from the date of purchase.
  • Dedicated customer service: Sapphire Reserve cardmembers get exclusive access to a dedicated customer service team available 7 days a week.
  • No foreign transaction fees: Spend anywhere in the world with no foreign transaction fees on one of the most widely accepted global networks.
  • No blackout dates or travel restrictions: As long as there's a seat on the flight or room at the hotel, you can book it through Chase Travel.
  • Point transfer: Transfer your points to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs.
  • Ultimate Rewards points do not expire: Ultimate Rewards points do not expire as long as the account is open.
  • Points Boost: With Points Boost, your points are worth up to 2x on top booked hotels, including The Edit, and flights with select airlines through Chase Travel.
  • Unlock even more benefits: Spend $75,000 each calendar year and unlock status and credits with leading travel and shopping brands. The benefits will be available for the remainder of the year in which they were earned and through the following calendar year.
  • World of Hyatt Explorist Status
  • IHG One Rewards Diamond Elite Status
  • $250 Credit for The Shops at Chase
  • $500 Southwest Airlines Chase Travel credit
  • Southwest Airlines A-list status

Additional Notes

This credit card is unavailable to you if you currently have this card open. The new cardmember bonus may not be available to you if you previously held this card or received a new cardmember bonus for this card. We may also consider the number of cards you have opened and closed in determining your bonus eligibility.

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