Premium Pick

Chase Sapphire Reserve®

Chase

Intro Offer

150,000 Bonus Points

Annual Fee

$795

Recommended Credit

740–850

Excellent
Chase Sapphire Reserve® card image

Rewards & Earn Rates

3X

Travel

3X

Dining

1X

Grocery

1X

Gas

1X

Other

$120

TSA Pre✓ · every 4 years

8x per $1 on Chase Travel purchases | 5x per $1 on qualifying Lyft rides (through September 30, 2027) | 4x per $1 on flights and hotels booked directly (not through Chase Travel) | 3x per $1 on travel and dining purchases | 1x per $1 on all other purchases

Why We Choose It

Upgrading to the Chase Sapphire Reserve card is one of the best choices I've made for my wallet. The $300 travel credit alone makes the effective fee just $250, and the benefits are worth way more than that.

More About the Chase Sapphire Reserve®

A premium travel card for frequent travelers seeking luxury perks and maximum rewards

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Higher 8X Earning On Chase Travel (New June 2025)
  • Priority Pass Lounge Access
  • $300 Annual Travel Credit
  • Up To $300 Annual Dining Credit

Cons

  • $795 Annual Fee (Increased 45% In June 2025)
  • Must Use Travel Credit And Dining Benefits
  • Complex Benefit Structure
  • Lower 1X Earning On Everyday Purchases

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Lounge access

Quoted from the issuer's own benefit terms. Guest rules and enrollment requirements differ by network and change without notice, so nothing here is reworded.

  • Guests: Up to two guests free of charge.

    What Chase Sapphire Reserve®'s terms say
    Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers and authorized users enjoy complimentary access to any Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club location with their physical Sapphire Reserve card, Chase-issued Priority Pass™ Select membership and eligible boarding pass within three hours of departure.
  • Unlimited

    Guests: Up to two guests free of charge.

    What Chase Sapphire Reserve®'s terms say
    Cardmembers can also access over 1,300 Priority Pass™ airport lounges with their digital Priority Pass Select membership, along with an eligible departing boarding pass within three hours of scheduled flight departure, with up to two guests free of charge.

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