The Sapphire Preferred tops our Best Travel Credit Cards list because it pairs strong everyday earning with a manageable $95 annual fee: 5 points per dollar on Chase Travel, 3 points on dining, gas and EV charging, streaming, and online groceries, and 2 points on all other travel. Chase recently lowered the signup bonus from 100,000 to 75,000 points after $5,000 in spend over three months. Up to $100 a year back on hotel stays booked through Chase Travel and a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit help offset the fee. The catch is that the 3x grocery rate applies only to online grocery purchases, excluding Target, Walmart, and wholesale clubs, and everything else earns just 1 point per dollar. With no foreign transaction fee, it's a natural first travel card, while the DashPass membership, Apple TV, and promotional Lyft and Peloton rates are short-term extras.
Earn rates & credits
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
Travel (via Portal) All Chase Travel purchases — flights, hotels, rental cars, vacation homes, cruises, activities, and tours | 5x |
Transit On Lyft rides through September 30, 2027 (limited-time promo) Through Sep 30, 2027 | 5x |
Sporting Goods Stores Eligible Peloton equipment and accessory purchases over $150 through December 31, 2027 (limited-time promo) Through Dec 31, 2027 | 5x |
Dining Dining worldwide, including takeout and eligible delivery | 3x |
Gas Gas and EV charging | 3x |
Groceries Online grocery purchases only (excluding Target, Walmart, and wholesale clubs) | 3x |
Streaming | 3x |
Vacation Rentals Vacation homes booked directly with top brands like Airbnb, Vrbo, Plum Guide, HomeAway, Homestay.com, and Vacasa | 3x |
Travel All other travel worldwide | 2x |
Everything Else | 1x |
| Benefit | Value |
|---|---|
Annual Hotel Credit Up to $100 in statement credits each account anniversary year for hotel stays purchased through Chase Travel | $100 /yr |
Global Entry/TSA PreCheck/NEXUS Credit Receive one statement credit of up to $120 every four years as reimbursement for the application fee. | $120 every 4 yr |
Apple TV Membership Get a year of complimentary Apple TV when activated by December 31, 2026. | $156 |
DoorDash DashPass Membership Complimentary DashPass for one year; members get up to $10 each month on groceries, retail, and more, plus $0 delivery fees on eligible orders. | $10 /mo |
| Total annual credits | $250 |
Card details
Regular APR | 19.24%–27.49% variable |
Foreign transaction fee | None |
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Chase Sapphire Preferred
Chase Sapphire PreferredBased on 13 reported product changes. Percentages are shares of each direction, not of all cardholders, and a small sample can swing a long way.