I Pay $2,724 a Year in Credit Card Annual Fees and Come Out Way Ahead on Benefits — Here’s How by Harrison Pierce October 21, 2025 0 I pay $2,724 in credit card annual fees each year. If that sounds like a lot, it is. However, I get much more value from holding these cards. I earn more than $3,000 in easy-to-use statement credits. If I'm a bit more savvy, I could earn another $2,000 in statement credits. Plus, I earn several points per dollar on my purchases, and can take advantage of many other benefits. Here's a breakdown of why this makes sense for my situation — and what changes I'm considering making.
How to Get Maximum Value From the Chase Ink Unlimited’s Elevated Cash Back Welcome Bonus by Mark Jackson and Jess Farley October 20, 2025 21 The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card currently features one of the best welcome offers available for business owners. In this post, we illustrate how to leverage the welcome offer for far more than face value by strategically transferring points to partner programs and booking trips through Chase Travel.
Chase Ultimate Rewards vs. American Express Membership Rewards: Which Is Better? by Carissa Rawson and Tyler Glatt October 18, 2025 1 American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards are highly valuable currencies to earn. Although they have a lot in common, earning and redeeming points can vary between the pair. Which is better?
22 Travel-Related Chase Offers: Up to $75 Back at Marriott, Hyatt, Sixt, Turo, Airalo, And More by JT Genter and Zhanna Startseva October 10, 2025 136 Chase is currently offering a slew of travel-related Chase Offers — offering potentially hundreds of dollars back on lodging, flights, and rental cars. Specific Chase Offers include saving on Marriott brands, Hyatt brands, Turo, Airalo, Cruise America, Sixt, and more. Here's a roundup of all travel-related Chase Offers you might be targeted for.
Ink Business Unlimited: $900 Cash Back Bonus, No Annual Fee, and 1.5% Cash Back on Every Purchase by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith October 7, 2025 28 The Chase-issued Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card is flexing its best-ever welcome bonus! New applicants for this no-annual-fee card can earn a limited-time bonus of $900 cash back (delivered as 90K Ultimate Rewards points) and take advantage of top-tier earning rates and perks. Here's how to apply.
Save Up to 40% Off Amazon Prime Day Deals Purchases Using Points — or Get $15 Credit for Adding a Card by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt October 7, 2025 157 Targeted Amex and Discover cardholders can save up to 40% off Amazon purchases when redeeming points. While using credit card points for Amazon purchases generally isn't great, redeeming just one point for up to 40% in savings is an exception worth making. Here's how to check if you're targeted.
Chase Extends Pay Yourself Back: Eligible Cards, Categories, Dates & What You Need To Know by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt October 4, 2025 30 Chase's Pay Yourself Back has become a staple of Chase's rewards ecosystem, and categories have been extended through at least December 2025. Whether you have a Sapphire card, Ink business card, or airline cards from United, Southwest, or Aeroplan, you can redeem your earnings against certain purchases. Here's how it works.
Elevated Offers: Earn $900 Bonus Cash Back With the Chase Ink Cash and Ink Unlimited by Tyler Glatt and Jess Farley October 10, 2025 1 What if we told you that you could apply for a business card with no annual fee and earn a $900 cash back sign-up bonus after meeting the minimum spending requirement? Even better, this offer is available on not just one card but two cards — the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card and the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card. Here's how to apply.
Chase Launches New 80% Transfer Bonus to IHG One Rewards — But Is It Worth It? by JT Genter and Patrick Stouffer October 1, 2025 20 Now through October 22, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG One Rewards and receive 80% bonus points. But, you're going to want to do the math before considering a transfer because it may be worth booking through the Chase Travel℠ portal instead. Here are some considerations on how to use your Ultimate Rewards points toward IHG stays for even more value.
Chase Launches 30% Avios Transfer Bonus – Maximize for Flights to Hawaii, Europe, and the Maldives by JT Genter and Patrick Stouffer October 1, 2025 42 Chase just launched a new transfer bonus from Ultimate Rewards to British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, and Aer Lingus AerClub Avios and bank 30% bonus Avios. This Avios transfer bonus bonus runs through October 31, 2025. Here are the important details and how to take advantage of this offer.
How to Maximize Chase Ultimate Rewards Points for Flights Within North America by JT Genter and Cameron Laufer September 28, 2025 0 Chase Ultimate Rewards points are some of the most valuable points in the rewards ecosystem. U.S. travelers know and love Chase points for their domestic partners (Southwest, United, JetBlue). But you shouldn't overlook Chase's international airline partners when looking for the best deal on domestic flights. Here's a roundup of the cheapest ways to book award flights on Southwest, JetBlue, United, American, Alaska, and Delta using Chase points.
How to Use the Chase Travel℠ Portal to Book Flights, Hotels, and More With Points by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea September 22, 2025 61 The Chase Travel Portal makes it easy to find and book travel with your points at a fraction of the normal cost. For those without the time to spend hours searching for award availability and analyzing award charts, this may be the best way to get solid value from your Ultimate Rewards points. Check out our complete guide to booking with Chase Travel portal.
Chase Freedom 5% Cashback Categories for Q4 2025. Here’s How to Activate Now. by Tyler Glatt September 30, 2025 123 Registration is now open for a new batch of bonus categories on the Chase Freedom Flex℠ and Chase Freedom®. Here's how to activate your card to earn 5% in select categories to earn 5% cashback from October 1 through December 31.
From Flights to Apple Products: 22 Different Ways to Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards Points by Miguel Rueda September 12, 2025 22 Chase Ultimate Rewards® are one of the most valuable and most flexible rewards currencies available. They can be redeemed directly through the Chase Travel Portal, easily transferred to one of Chases's many travel partners, used to pay for purchases and experiences, redeemed for statement credits and more. Here are 22 ways you can use them.
All the Benefits of Booking Award Flights via the Chase Travel℠ Portal by Jess Farley and Carissa Rawson September 10, 2025 61 In addition to transferring to over a dozen airline and hotel partner programs, collecting Ultimate Rewards also provides access to the Chase Travel℠ Portal. There, cardmembers can redeem points for a variety of travel, including airfare, hotels, cruises, and car rentals. Each option can offer substantial value under the right circumstances.
Ink Business Cash® Review: Elite Earnings on Office Supplies and Communications by Ryan Flanigan and Gabriela Milton August 29, 2025 0 The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card is a true gem, offering powerful earnings, no annual fee, and a handful of perks that make it worth keeping year after year. Find out why this card is so highly regarded in our full review — and consider if it's right for your business.
Earn 125,000 Bonus Points With the Chase Sapphire Reserve® — and Enjoy Elite Perks and Travel Benefits by Tyler Glatt and Jess Farley August 23, 2025 8 The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is back with a massive welcome offer: 125,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 in the first three months. Here’s everything you need to know about this offer and why now might be the perfect time to apply.
Chase Ultimate Rewards to Lose Emirates Skywards as a Transfer Partner — Here’s the Timeline by Tyler Glatt August 15, 2025 2 Chase Ultimate Rewards just quietly unveiled that it will lose Emirates Skywards as a transfer partner in just over two months. Here’s what to know and what you can do in the meantime.
Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card Worth Its $795 Annual Fee in 2025? by Andrew Kunesh and Ian Snyder August 14, 2025 123 Deciding whether the Chase Sapphire Reserve® is worth its annual fee can be a complicated decision. In short, the answer will vary depending on your circumstances. Let's take a look at the value of these perks to help you decide.
Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card Review: A Small Business Powerhouse by Jenna Hansen and Mark Jackson August 9, 2025 8 The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card features powerful 3X earning categories, a modest annual fee, and a valuable welcome bonus. But what benefits does it offer, and is it the right card for your small business long term? Here's what you need to know.
Chase Partners With Coinbase, Teases Crypto Redemptions for Ultimate Rewards Points by Harrison Pierce August 8, 2025 0 Chase and Coinbase just announced a new partnership that will let customers fund crypto purchases using a Chase bank account, credit card, or even Ultimate Rewards points. Here’s what’s confirmed — and what we’re still waiting to learn.
Sapphire Reserve Trips: Explore Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca and Other Curated Experiences by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea August 1, 2025 1 Chase Travel is back with a new Sapphire Reserve Trip to Oaxaca, Mexico for Día de los Muertos. This curated experience includes a design forward hotel, culinary events with top chefs, time with local artisans, and access to one of the world’s most vibrant Day of the Dead celebrations. Here’s how to book this and other Sapphire Reserve Trips.
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Capital One Venture: Which $95 Annual Fee Card Is Better? by Scott Sikes July 21, 2025 1 Both Capital One and Chase offer excellent mid-range cards: the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. Each comes with a reasonable annual fee, solid bonus categories, and access to valuable transfer partners. So, which one is right for you? Let’s take a closer look.
Claim 3 Months of Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status With Your Chase Sapphire Reserve® by Skye Class and Cameron Laufer October 3, 2025 5 This offer is back, providing those with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® a very simple path to Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status. You can claim three complimentary months of Marriott Gold status if you register by September 30, 2025. Here are the steps to claim the elite status — and also how to extend it through February 2027.
5 Great Ways to Maximize the 125,000-Point Chase Sapphire Reserve® Welcome Offer by Tyler Glatt June 26, 2025 0 One of the best perks of signing up for a new rewards card is redeeming the points earned from the welcome bonus. In the case of the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, you can do a lot with the 125,000-point welcome offer. Here are five great ways to redeem those points.
5 Reasons the Chase Sapphire Reserve Is the Ultimate Family Travel Card by Brie Bash and Tyler Glatt June 25, 2025 58 On balance, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® can make travel more affordable, frequent, and comfortable. A no-brainer for families serious about travel, here are five reasons why we think the Sapphire Reserve is the ultimate family travel card.
Chase Sapphire Reserve® Review: A Newly Refreshed Premium Travel Card by Jenna Hansen and Brie Bash June 24, 2025 226 The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is Chase's premium Ultimate Rewards-earning travel rewards card. You'll pay a hefty annual fee to keep this card, but its benefits can easily be worth the fee. Here's a look at the numerous features built into this card.
Chase Freedom Unlimited® Credit Card Review: No Annual Fee and a Powerful Earning Structure by Ajay Jain June 21, 2025 37 The Chase Freedom Unlimited® earns 5% on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3% on dining at restaurants and drugstores, and 1.5% on other eligible purchases on all purchases, charges no annual fee, and is one of our key recommendations for folks building out a portfolio of Ultimate Rewards earning cards. This card is a great complement to others but also stands well on its own. Here's our full review.
Points Boost Is on the Way, and It’ll Change How You Redeem Points Through Chase Travel by Tyler Glatt June 24, 2025 0 Chase's new Points Boost feature 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, it will fundamentally change how you redeem points through Chase Travel. Here's how.
