{"id":163670,"date":"2026-05-31T21:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T21:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=163670"},"modified":"2026-06-16T11:58:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T11:58:55","slug":"maximize-your-chase-sapphire-bonus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/maximize-your-chase-sapphire-bonus\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Ways to Maximize the 100,000-Point Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae Welcome Offer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1975477.10005148&type=3&subid=0143a233ec37e0fee65618d60c7e7618b&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>) has a flashy welcome offer that awards 100,000 bonus points once you meet the minimum spending requirement. It might go without saying that 100,000 bonus points are worth a lot \u2014 but what are some of the best ways to redeem the points?<\/p>\n<p>Here are five easy ways to maximize the points you'll get from the Sapphire Reserve&#8216;s welcome bonus.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048084\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/565192b2-c5cc-4edc-89ae-b8bba7a63750.png\" width=\"150\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae' data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1975477.10005148&type=3&subid=0143a233ec37e0fee65618d60c7e7618b&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$795<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Chase's flagship Ultimate Rewards card. You get a $300 travel credit, airport lounge access courtesy of a Priority Pass membership and industry-leading travel insurance benefits. New cardholders earn 100,000 bonus points bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li><li>Get $3,000 in annual value with Sapphire Reserve.<\/li><li>Earn 8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel&#x2120;, including The Edit&#x2120; and 4x points on flights and hotels booked direct. Plus, earn 3x points on dining worldwide & 1x points on all other purchases<\/li><li>$300 annual travel credit as reimbursement for travel purchases charged to your card each account anniversary year.<\/li><li>Access over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide with a complimentary Priority Pass&#x2122; Select membership, plus every Chase Sapphire Lounge&#xAE; by The Club with two guests. Plus, up to $120 towards Global Entry, NEXUS, or TSA PreCheck&#xAE; every 4 years<\/li><li>Get up to $150 in statement credits every six months for a maximum of $300 annually for dining at restaurants that are part of Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables.<\/li><li>Count on Trip Cancellation\/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Coverage, Lost Luggage Insurance, no foreign transaction fees, and more.<\/li><li>Get complimentary subscriptions to Apple TV and Apple Music for a minimum of one year when activated by June 22, 2027, a value of $288 annually.<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel\u2120<\/li>\r\n<li>4x points on flights and hotels booked directly<\/li>\r\n<li>3x points on dining worldwide<\/li>\r\n<li>1x points on all other purchases<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/SapphireReserve\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-6-26d2a4436d#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Earn_100000_Points_With_the_Sapphire_Reserve\">Earn 100,000 Points With the Sapphire Reserve<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a new applicant for the <a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Sapphire Reserve<\/a>, you can earn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/p>\n<p>This is an incredible offer on a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-premium-travel-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">premium travel rewards card<\/a>. If you're eligible, it\u2019s absolutely worth jumping on. On top of the bonus, the card comes with a bounty of statement credits, solid travel perks and protections, plus a handful of useful bonus categories. It\u2019s one that\u2019s easy to keep long-term if you can keep justifying its annual fee.<\/p>\n<p>But back to those bonus <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultimate Rewards<\/a> points you\u2019ll earn after meeting the minimum spending requirements. Here are five great ways to put them to use.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_236436\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-236436 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Marigot-Bay-Resort-Featured.png\" alt=\"Aerial view of Marigot Bay, Saint Lucia.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Marigot-Bay-Resort-Featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Marigot-Bay-Resort-Featured-750x600.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Marigot-Bay-Resort-Featured-900x720.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Marigot-Bay-Resort-Featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Marigot-Bay-Resort-Featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Omar Eagle \/ Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/is-the-chase-sapphire-reserve-worth-it\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Worth Its $795 Annual Fee?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"5_Ways_to_Redeem_Your_Sapphire_Reserve_Welcome_Offer\">5 Ways to Redeem Your Sapphire Reserve Welcome Offer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the best ways to redeem Ultimate Rewards points include transferring them to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase's 14 travel partners<\/a>. But in the right circumstances, you can unlock excellent value by redeeming points for up to 2\u00a2 apiece through Chase Travel\u2120, too.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Fly_premium_economy_to_the_UK_on_Virgin_Atlantic\">Fly premium economy to the U.K on Virgin Atlantic<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the best-value ways to stretch your Ultimate Rewards points is by redeeming them for premium economy awards on Virgin Atlantic. At a minimum, you can fly between the U.S. and London or Manchester starting at 10,500 points plus taxes and fees each way.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_259394\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/218\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-259394 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/VS-BOSLHR.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Virgin Atlantic BOS to LHR award\" width=\"750\" height=\"218\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/VS-BOSLHR.png 1818w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/VS-BOSLHR-750x218.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/VS-BOSLHR-900x261.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/VS-BOSLHR-768x223.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/VS-BOSLHR-1536x446.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Virgin Atlantic<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>With the current bonus on the <a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Sapphire Reserve<\/a>, you could book this award nine times and still have points left over. Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/virgin-atlantic-flying-club\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Virgin Atlantic Flying Club<\/a> at a 1:1 ratio.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to take it a step further and fly business class to Europe, few options are more affordable than Virgin Atlantic\u2019s off-peak pricing. You can redeem as few as 29,000 Virgin points, plus taxes and fees, for a one-way business class ticket between the U.S. and the United Kingdom. That\u2019s less than what many programs charge for economy awards to Europe.<\/p>\n<p>The catch is that these awards come with steeper taxes and fees. That\u2019s why premium economy is such a nice middle ground. It offers better value, lower out-of-pocket costs, and a solid onboard experience for the price.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_259396\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/563\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-259396 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Virgin-Atlantic-Premium-Economy-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Virgin Atlantic premium economy on the A350-1000\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Virgin-Atlantic-Premium-Economy-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Virgin-Atlantic-Premium-Economy-750x563.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Virgin-Atlantic-Premium-Economy-900x675.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Virgin-Atlantic-Premium-Economy-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Virgin-Atlantic-Premium-Economy-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Virgin-Atlantic-Premium-Economy-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Virgin-Atlantic-Premium-Economy-276x207.jpeg 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Virgin-Atlantic-Premium-Economy-476x357.jpeg 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Tyler Glatt \/ AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/virgin-atlantic-flying-club\/sweet-spots\/\" rel=\"noopener\">From Short-Haul Deals to ANA First Class: 6 Best Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Sweet Spots<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Kick_back_in_Qatar_Airways_Qsuite_business_class\">Kick back in Qatar Airways Qsuite business class<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the best business class cabins in the sky is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/qatar-qsuite-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Qatar Airways Qsuite<\/a>. If you\u2019ve never flown it \u2014 or just want to experience it again \u2014 you can use your Chase welcome bonus to book an award ticket. It\u2019s your key to dine-on-demand meals, comfortable bedding, top-notch service, and more.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few ways to book Qsuite awards with Chase points, since they\u2019re available through multiple transfer partners, including British Airways and JetBlue TrueBlue. You can also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/how-to-transfer-avios-between-accounts\/\" rel=\"noopener\">move Avios between your British Airways, Iberia, and Qatar Airways Privilege Club accounts<\/a> to book directly with Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>This flexibility lets you compare rates and lock in the best deal. No matter which route you choose, you can book a one-way seat in this award-winning cabin for as few as 70,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points plus taxes and fees, which is an incredible deal.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to spot availability at this price point is to use an award search tool like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/travel\/seats-aero-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Seats.aero<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_259393\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/460\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-259393 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SeatsAero-QatarQ.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Seats.aero Qsuite results\" width=\"750\" height=\"460\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SeatsAero-QatarQ.png 2210w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SeatsAero-QatarQ-750x460.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SeatsAero-QatarQ-900x552.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SeatsAero-QatarQ-768x471.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SeatsAero-QatarQ-1536x942.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SeatsAero-QatarQ-2048x1257.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Seats.aero<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Save_on_domestic_US_travel_with_United_and_Southwest\">Save on domestic U.S. travel with United and Southwest<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to stretch your <a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Sapphire Reserve<\/a> points is by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/best-north-america-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">booking economy tickets on U.S. domestic routes<\/a>. Chase has several transfer partners that you can utilize to get solid value on economy awards \u2014 namely Southwest and United.<\/p>\n<p>Leveraging these partners can be a great way to score flights to Hawaii for less, save on pricey last-minute bookings, or simply avoid paying cash for domestic travel.<\/p>\n<p>Take Hawaii, for example. You can book one-way tickets starting at around 11,500 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<\/a> points or 18,600 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/\" rel=\"noopener\">United MileagePlus<\/a> miles. And since both are 1:1 Chase transfer partners, it\u2019s a straightforward and rewarding way to use your points.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_259395\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/333\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-259395 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WN-LAXHNL.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Southwest Airlines award from LAX to HNL\" width=\"750\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WN-LAXHNL.png 1906w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WN-LAXHNL-750x333.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WN-LAXHNL-900x399.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WN-LAXHNL-768x341.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WN-LAXHNL-1536x682.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Southwest Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/best-north-america-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Maximize Chase Ultimate Rewards Points for Flights Within North America<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Stay_for_free_at_some_of_the_best_Hyatt_properties\">Stay for free at some of the best Hyatt properties<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Generally speaking, Chase\u2019s airline transfer partners offer better value than its hotel partners. But there's one notable exception: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/\" rel=\"noopener\">World of Hyatt<\/a>. Hyatt stands out because it\u2019s one of the few hotel programs that still uses an award chart, meaning it isn't subject to dynamic pricing like Marriott or IHG are.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, Hyatt has some fantastic properties in its portfolio. Thanks to 1:1 transfers from Chase, you can turn points earned from your welcome bonus (or everyday spending) into free nights.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_259400\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/563\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-259400 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Grand-Hyatt-Athens-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Top of the Grand Hyatt Athens.\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Grand-Hyatt-Athens-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Grand-Hyatt-Athens-750x563.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Grand-Hyatt-Athens-900x675.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Grand-Hyatt-Athens-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Grand-Hyatt-Athens-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Grand-Hyatt-Athens-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Grand-Hyatt-Athens-276x207.jpeg 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Grand-Hyatt-Athens-476x357.jpeg 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Grand Hyatt Athens. Credit: Tyler Glatt\/AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Some of our favorite ways to redeem Hyatt points include saving on pricey stays at the Grand Hyatt Athens, booking <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/best-hyatt-suite-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">incredible suites at top-tier properties<\/a> like the Park Hyatt New York, or covering multiple nights at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/world-of-hyatt\/best-budget-hyatt-redemptions\/\" rel=\"noopener\">budget-friendly Hyatt Place and Hyatt Regency locations<\/a> around the world.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Take_advantage_of_Points_Boost_in_the_Chase_Travel_portal\">Take advantage of Points Boost in the Chase Travel\u2120 portal<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We get it. Searching for award space and transferring points to partners isn\u2019t everyone\u2019s cup of tea. If that sounds like you, don\u2019t worry. You can still stretch your <a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Sapphire Reserve<\/a> welcome bonus pretty far just by booking through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-travel-portal\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Travel\u2120<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When Sapphire Reserve cardholders redeem points through Chase\u2019s travel portal, they can be worth up to 2\u00a2 each via a feature called <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/points-boost\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Points Boost<\/a>. That means 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points could cover up to $2,000 in flights or hotels \u2014 with no need to hunt for award availability.<\/p>\n<p>That said, you\u2019ll need to find a Points Boost-eligible flight or stay, since not everything qualifies. Other Chase Travel redemptions typically fetch just 1\u00a2 per point.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_259391\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/442\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-259391 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chase-Travel-Splash.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Chase Travel splash screen\" width=\"750\" height=\"442\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chase-Travel-Splash.png 2516w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chase-Travel-Splash-750x442.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chase-Travel-Splash-900x530.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chase-Travel-Splash-768x452.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chase-Travel-Splash-1536x905.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chase-Travel-Splash-2048x1206.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Chase<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best perks of signing up for a new credit card is redeeming the points earned from the welcome bonus. In the case of the <a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Sapphire Reserve<\/a>, you can potentially save thousands of dollars on travel thanks to the Ultimate Rewards points you'll earn as part of its high-flying welcome offer.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048084\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/565192b2-c5cc-4edc-89ae-b8bba7a63750.png\" width=\"150\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae' data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1975477.10005148&type=3&subid=0143a233ec37e0fee65618d60c7e7618b&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$795<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Chase's flagship Ultimate Rewards card. You get a $300 travel credit, airport lounge access courtesy of a Priority Pass membership and industry-leading travel insurance benefits. New cardholders earn 100,000 bonus points bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li><li>Get $3,000 in annual value with Sapphire Reserve.<\/li><li>Earn 8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel&#x2120;, including The Edit&#x2120; and 4x points on flights and hotels booked direct. Plus, earn 3x points on dining worldwide & 1x points on all other purchases<\/li><li>$300 annual travel credit as reimbursement for travel purchases charged to your card each account anniversary year.<\/li><li>Access over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide with a complimentary Priority Pass&#x2122; Select membership, plus every Chase Sapphire Lounge&#xAE; by The Club with two guests. Plus, up to $120 towards Global Entry, NEXUS, or TSA PreCheck&#xAE; every 4 years<\/li><li>Get up to $150 in statement credits every six months for a maximum of $300 annually for dining at restaurants that are part of Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables.<\/li><li>Count on Trip Cancellation\/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Coverage, Lost Luggage Insurance, no foreign transaction fees, and more.<\/li><li>Get complimentary subscriptions to Apple TV and Apple Music for a minimum of one year when activated by June 22, 2027, a value of $288 annually.<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel\u2120<\/li>\r\n<li>4x points on flights and hotels booked directly<\/li>\r\n<li>3x points on dining worldwide<\/li>\r\n<li>1x points on all other purchases<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/SapphireReserve\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-6-26d2a4436d#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Earn_100000_Points_With_the_Sapphire_Reserve\">Earn 100,000 Points With the Sapphire Reserve<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5_Ways_to_Redeem_Your_Sapphire_Reserve_Welcome_Offer\">5 Ways to Redeem Your Sapphire Reserve Welcome Offer<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Fly_premium_economy_to_the_UK_on_Virgin_Atlantic\">Fly premium economy to the U.K on Virgin Atlantic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kick_back_in_Qatar_Airways_Qsuite_business_class\">Kick back in Qatar Airways Qsuite business class<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Save_on_domestic_US_travel_with_United_and_Southwest\">Save on domestic U.S. travel with United and Southwest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Stay_for_free_at_some_of_the_best_Hyatt_properties\">Stay for free at some of the best Hyatt properties<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Take_advantage_of_Points_Boost_in_the_Chase_Travel_portal\">Take advantage of Points Boost in the Chase Travel\u2120 portal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u00ae, you can do a lot with the 100,000-point welcome offer. 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