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Big changes are coming to the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, including the launch of a new business version of the card. With so much happening all at once, we want to give special attention to Points Boost. This is a new feature coming not just to both Sapphire Reserve cards but also to three other Ultimate Rewards-earning cards.
Points Boost will eventually replace the current fixed-value redemptions of up to 1.5¢ per point through Chase Travel with a new system offering up to 2¢ per point, depending on the card. And while that might sound like an upgrade, that won't always be the case. But it will fundamentally change how you redeem points through Chase Travel℠.
If you haven’t heard of Points Boost, here's your introduction. If you have, here are the finer details you might not know, along with the timeline for when it’s rolling out to your Chase card.
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Chase Introduces a New Redemption Feature Called Points Boost
Points Boost is a new feature launching June 23, 2025, that lets you redeem Ultimate Rewards points for up to 2¢ each through Chase Travel.
While up to 2¢ per point is, on its face, more value than the up to 1.5¢ per point you can currently get with some of Chase’s top Ultimate Rewards-earning cards, the downside is that Points Boost might not be available every time you redeem points through the portal — like the current redemption option is.
That’s because Points Boost only applies to a limited and rotating set of redemptions. Specifically, you’ll get the elevated rate on “top booked hotels and flights with select airlines through Chase Travel.” And the list will change over time.
Which airlines and hotels are part of Chase Points Boost?
At launch, Points Boost will cover thousands of popular routes with select airlines based on where Chase cardholders are traveling most. Chase says the list will evolve, but some examples include:
- United
- Air Canada
- Southwest
- Emirates
- Qantas
- Singapore Airlines.
On the hotel side, top-booked properties — including those in The Edit program — will also qualify.
On balance, it’s not as flexible as what you get today, when you can book almost any kind of travel through the Chase portal — including cruises, tours, and rental cars, along with flights and hotels — and redeem points at a fixed rate of up to 1.5¢ per point, depending on the card. Once Points Boost officially replaces the current system, redemptions that don’t qualify will offer just 1¢ per point.
Put differently, you might be able to get more value from your points than before, but (maybe) not on every booking.
Which Chase Credit Cards Have Access to Points Boost?
Here are the five Chase cards getting Points Boost, what your points could be worth, when you can start using the feature, and how long you have left to redeem at your current fixed rates.
Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business
The Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Reserve for Business will offer the highest redemption rates through Points Boost. They’re the top cards in Chase’s lineup, after all.
- What your Ultimate Rewards points are worth on Points Boost-eligible redemptions: Up to 2¢ per point on premium cabin airfare and select hotel bookings through Chase Travel. Eligible fares include Economy, Premium Economy, Business, and First Class, but exclude Basic Economy.
- When you can start using Points Boost: June 23, 2025.
- When your current fixed-rate redemption benefits go away: If you were approved before June 23, 2025, any points earned before October 26, 2025, will automatically get the better value — either Points Boost or the legacy 1.5¢ rate — whichever is higher.
After October 26, 2027, any Chase Travel purchases that don’t qualify for Points Boost will only be redeemable at 1¢ per point.
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card, and Ink Plus® Business Credit Card
Points Boost won’t be limited to Chase’s premium credit cards. It’s also coming to the Sapphire Preferred, Ink Preferred, and Ink Plus Card.
- What your Ultimate Rewards points are worth on Points Boost-eligible redemptions: Up to 1.5¢ per point on top-booked hotels and flights in Economy (excluding Basic Economy) with select airlines through Chase Travel, and up to 1.75¢ per point on premium cabin tickets with select airlines.
- When you can start using Points Boost: June 23, 2025.
- When your current fixed-rate redemption benefits go away: Any points earned before October 26, 2025, will automatically get the better value — either Points Boost or the legacy 1.25¢ rate — whichever is higher.
After October 26, 2025, any Chase Travel purchases that don’t qualify for Points Boost will only be redeemable at 1¢ per point.
Should You Care About Points Boost?
Points Boost rolls out officially on June 23, 2025. Therefore, we can't yet definitively deem it good or bad until we have several data points. However, we already know that it will fundamentally change how you redeem points through Chase Travel in the long run.
Put it this way. If you’re a Sapphire Preferred cardholder who likes to book cheap flights through the Chase Travel portal and redeem points at a fixed rate of 1.25¢ each, that option won’t be available after October 26, 2025.
It’s possible the flight you want will qualify for Points Boost and offer 1.5¢ per point, and you'll come out ahead. But it’s also likely it won’t count as a “top booked flight.” This means you'll be stuck deciding between settling for 1¢ per point or finding another way to cover your flight.
That adds a layer of complexity to redemptions that were previously very straightforward.
Points Boost versus Chase transfer partners
Once Points Boost officially rolls out, it might also push cardmembers to revisit the value of Chase’s transfer partners.
At the media event announcing these changes, Chase highlighted a $3,000 Emirates business class flight as an example of how Points Boost will work. If you redeemed points at the base rate of 1¢ per point, that flight would cost 300,000 points. With Points Boost at 2¢ per point, the cost is cut in half to 150,000 points. And if you don’t have enough points, you can apply what you do have and charge the rest to your card.
For some travelers, that might feel like an extreme example. After all, it’s still a lot of points, and not everyone prefers to splurge on business class. But it brings us back to the role of transfer partners. With Emirates in particular — once Skywards transfers resume — you might be able to save even more by transferring your Chase points and booking this business class flight directly.
Ultimately, we’ll have to wait and see how this plays out to know when it makes sense to use Points Boost and when a transfer partner might offer better value. But at the very least, it’s worth comparing all your options before you redeem.
Final Thoughts
Chase’s new Points Boost feature is interesting because it opens the door to getting better value on Ultimate Rewards redemptions made through Chase Travel. However, what’s less exciting is what you’re giving up in exchange for the chance at that better value. Just be sure to keep a close eye on the timeline so you're not surprised when these changes take effect.
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