Even if you’re not yet familiar with the magnificence of Chase Ultimate Rewards, that round number speaks for itself: 100,000 points is big money. But these flexible points live up to their name, with a variety of ways you can redeem them to fit your lifestyle.
When redeemed for cash back on your statement, that bonus is worth $1,000 (possibly the easiest $1,000 you’ve ever earned). But when redeemed toward travel, the bonus is worth even more. You can book trips through Chase Travel℠ with a 25% bonus with the Sapphire Preferred, meaning your 100,000-point bonus could fund $1,250 in travel expenses. The card’s booking portal is as easy to use as any other online travel agency, like Expedia or Priceline, and has just as many options to choose from.
But, if you’re willing to put in a little more effort, you could transform that bonus into next-level travel experiences. Chase partners with over a dozen airlines and hotels, letting you convert your credit card points into frequent flyer miles. Combing through award charts and availability can be a bit of a bargain hunt—like searching for unexpected treasures at thrift stores—but if you know where to look, you can hit gold.
Transfers to travel partners make this a travel card MVP. Among my favorite real-life redemptions were tickets in peak season to Jackson, WY that otherwise were out my budget, round-the-world business class flights with stops in Abu Dhabi and Thailand (among others) and a deluxe room with club access at the Hyatt Regency in Kathmandu, which was the perfect respite after a long day of travel.
– Becky Pokora, Travel Rewards Expert