Those that were existing cardholders before Augwill have to wait until they renew their card to make use of this benefit. In addition, new Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders get up to $50 in statement credits each account anniversary for hotel stays purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards. Plus, through March 2022 you'll earn a total of 5 points per dollar on Lyft rides. Cardholders now 5 points per dollar on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards®, 3 points per dollar on dining and 2 points per dollar on all other travel purchases and one point per dollar on all other eligible purchases. The changes are most notable for the Chase Sapphire Preferred. Plus, Chase confirmed the initial locations of its new airport Chase Sapphire Lounges. New Changes to Chase Sapphire CardsĮffective August 16, 2021, Chase implemented increased earning rates to both Sapphire cards and added new benefits to the Sapphire Preferred.
Plus, Chase added a new hotel credit and an anniversary point bonus to the Sapphire Preferred.Īre these changes-along with loyalty to the Sapphire brand-enough to retain Sapphire cardholders? And, after the changes to the Sapphire Preferred, should our eyes glow blue for the Preferred instead of the Reserve? Let’s dig into the changes to the Sapphire cards and what it means for existing and potential cardholders. As of August 16, both the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve® earn additional points on select travel and dining purchases. The only long term change increased the Sapphire Reserve’s annual fee from $450 to $550.įinally in August 2021, Chase made improvements to its Sapphire cards. However, in the years since Chase released the Sapphire Reserve, it has only made marginal, temporary improvements to the card-a temporary DoorDash credit here, a Peloton credit there. In 2019, the New York Times chronicled the history of the “first viral credit card.” The cult-like following that grew around the card spawned a magazine cover of zombie-like cardholders-eyes glowing in Sapphire blue-holding their Chase Sapphire Reserve cards. When Chase originally launched the Chase Sapphire Reserve® card in August 2016, it was an instant sensation.
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