{"id":16815,"date":"2023-05-05T21:30:04","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T21:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/05\/how-to-maximize-your-rewards-earning-with-the-chase-sapphire-preferred-the-points-guy-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-05-05T21:30:04","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T21:30:04","slug":"how-to-maximize-your-rewards-earning-with-the-chase-sapphire-preferred-the-points-guy-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/05\/how-to-maximize-your-rewards-earning-with-the-chase-sapphire-preferred-the-points-guy-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to maximize your rewards earning with the Chase Sapphire Preferred &#8211; The Points Guy &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>We often say the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-sapphire-preferred-card\/?pid=22125056&amp;tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Sapphire Preferred Card<\/a> is the best first credit card for those learning about the points and miles hobby. That\u2019s not because the card is a \u201cbeginner\u201d card \u2014 quite the opposite. Many of us at TPG still have the Sapphire Preferred because it\u2019s integral to our travel rewards strategy.<\/p>\n<p>We highlight it for a couple of reasons:<\/p>\n<p>In fact, right now, new applicants for the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-sapphire-preferred-card\/?pid=22125056&amp;tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Sapphire Preferred Card<\/a> can earn an elevated bonus of 80,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. The card comes with a $95 annual fee, but it\u2019s relatively easy to cover it (and then some).<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at how you can maximize the Chase Sapphire Preferred benefits to ensure you\u2019re saving the most money \u2014 and earning the most points \u2014 as organically possible. It\u2019ll help you gauge whether the card is worth keeping year after year.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"overview-of-the-chase-sapphire-preferred-benefits\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Overview of the Chase Sapphire Preferred benefits<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/CREDIT-CARD-SYDNEY-AUSTRALIA-chase-sapphire-preferred-011.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/CREDIT-CARD-SYDNEY-AUSTRALIA-chase-sapphire-preferred-011.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/CREDIT-CARD-SYDNEY-AUSTRALIA-chase-sapphire-preferred-011.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/CREDIT-CARD-SYDNEY-AUSTRALIA-chase-sapphire-preferred-011.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/CREDIT-CARD-SYDNEY-AUSTRALIA-chase-sapphire-preferred-011.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/CREDIT-CARD-SYDNEY-AUSTRALIA-chase-sapphire-preferred-011.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/CREDIT-CARD-SYDNEY-AUSTRALIA-chase-sapphire-preferred-011.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/CREDIT-CARD-SYDNEY-AUSTRALIA-chase-sapphire-preferred-011.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/CREDIT-CARD-SYDNEY-AUSTRALIA-chase-sapphire-preferred-011.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here are the notable benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/chase-sapphire-preferred-hotel-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$50 annual credit<\/a> on hotel stays purchased through Ultimate Rewards.<\/li>\n<li>10% points bonus each year based on your card spending (e.g., if you spend $10,000, you\u2019ll receive 1,000 bonus points).<\/li>\n<li>5 points per dollar on Lyft (through March 2025) and travel booked through the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-rewards-travel-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Travel Portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>5 points per dollar on each Peloton equipment and accessory purchases of $250 or more \u2014 with a limit of 25,000 points (through March 2025).<\/li>\n<li>At least 12 months of complimentary DashPass (or through Dec. 31, 2024) for use with both DoorDash and Caviar.<\/li>\n<li>3 points per dollar on dining and select streaming services.<\/li>\n<li>2 points per dollar on all travel not booked through the Chase Travel Portal.<\/li>\n<li>1 point per dollar on everything else.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cards-primary-car-rental-coverage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Primary rental car insurance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cards-with-trip-delay-reimbursement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trip delay insurance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cards-baggage-delay-coverage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baggage delay insurance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-cards-for-extended-warranty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Extended warranty protection<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>No foreign transaction fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to be a points and miles enthusiast to appreciate the card. These perks make the Chase Sapphire Preferred a very practical card for anyone who vacations even just once or twice per year.<\/p>\n<p>With a $95 annual fee, the travel protections alone make this card worth the price tag. And because the card quickly racks up rewards, you\u2019ll have a small fortune in Chase points by the time you\u2019re confident enough to use them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/chase-sapphire-preferred-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Chase Sapphire Preferred review<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"strategies-for-maximizing-the-chase-sapphire-preferred\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Strategies for maximizing the Chase Sapphire Preferred<\/h2>\n<p>First, the Chase Sapphire Preferred\u2019s current bonus won\u2019t be around forever. Currently, you\u2019ll receive 80,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. 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newsletter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" 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https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Herz-Car-rental-in-New-York-City_Cindy-Ord.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Herz-Car-rental-in-New-York-City_Cindy-Ord.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Herz-Car-rental-in-New-York-City_Cindy-Ord.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Herz-Car-rental-in-New-York-City_Cindy-Ord.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">The Chase Sapphire Preferred\u2019s primary rental car insurance could save you hundreds on your rental, depending on how long your reservation is. CINDY ORD\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve used the bonus, what\u2019s the best way to maximize this card?<\/p>\n<h3>Use your Chase Sapphire Preferred to pay for airfare<\/h3>\n<p>The Chase Sapphire Preferred earns 5 points per dollar on airfare booked through the Chase Travel Portal and 2 points per dollar when booked through an online travel agency or directly with the airline. But amassing points is not the primary motivator for using the card.<\/p>\n<p>The Chase Sapphire Preferred will automatically give you two significant benefits (among others) when booking air travel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cards-with-trip-delay-reimbursement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trip delay insurance<\/a>: You are covered for up to $500 per ticket when your flight is delayed 12 hours or more (or if your delay\/cancellation results in an unexpected overnight).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cards-baggage-delay-coverage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baggage delay insurance<\/a>: You and your immediate family are entitled to up to $100 per day in reimbursement (for up to five days) to cover the purchase of necessary expenses like clothes, toiletries, etc. This benefit kicks in when your bags are delayed six hours or more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These perks alone are enough for many to keep the card year after year.<\/p>\n<h3>Use your Chase Sapphire Preferred to pay for hotels via the Chase travel portal<\/h3>\n<p>Each anniversary year, the Chase Sapphire Preferred comes with a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/chase-sapphire-preferred-hotel-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$50 statement credit<\/a> for a hotel stay booked via the Chase Travel Portal. You\u2019ll also receive 5 points per dollar for booking travel through the Chase Travel Portal (though the $50 credit won\u2019t earn points). That\u2019s a great pair of benefits capable of wooing anyone who normally books hotels via an online travel agency like Expedia or Priceline.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/1-Hotel-Brooklyn-Bridge-Suite_Facebook.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/1-Hotel-Brooklyn-Bridge-Suite_Facebook.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/1-Hotel-Brooklyn-Bridge-Suite_Facebook.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/1-Hotel-Brooklyn-Bridge-Suite_Facebook.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/1-Hotel-Brooklyn-Bridge-Suite_Facebook.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/1-Hotel-Brooklyn-Bridge-Suite_Facebook.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/1-Hotel-Brooklyn-Bridge-Suite_Facebook.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/1-Hotel-Brooklyn-Bridge-Suite_Facebook.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/1-Hotel-Brooklyn-Bridge-Suite_Facebook.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">1 HOTEL BROOKLYN BRIDGE\/FACEBOOK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Just note that this may not be the best option if you\u2019re booking a major chain that\u2019s part of a hotel loyalty program like Marriott Bonvoy or Hilton Honors. Chase is considered a third-party platform for the purposes of these reservations, which means that you likely won\u2019t earn points on the stay (and you may not be able to enjoy any elite status perks either).<\/p>\n<p>You could always call the individual property after booking (or try to add your loyalty number at check-in), but it may not work. As a result, your best bet is to use this perk for non-chain hotels or boutique properties.<\/p>\n<h3>Use your Chase Sapphire Preferred to pay for rental cars<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s another stand-alone benefit that may justify the Chase Sapphire Preferred\u2019s $95 annual fee for many travelers: when you pay for a rental car with the card, you can waive the in-house rental agency\u2019s pricey Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) insurance \u2014 which can cost upwards of $15 per day \u2014 and you\u2019ll still receive <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cards-rental-car-coverage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">primary rental car insurance<\/a>, courtesy of Chase.<\/p>\n<p>Note that this covers damage and theft to the card without going through your own, personal insurance company. You\u2019ll also earn 5 points per dollar if you book your rental through the Chase Travel Portal. However, this doesn\u2019t include liability insurance (damage to the car you crashed into, for example).<\/p>\n<h3>Use your Chase Sapphire Preferred to pay at restaurants<\/h3>\n<p>The Chase Sapphire Preferred earns 3 points per dollar at restaurants \u2014 whether you\u2019re ordering takeout or dining in. That\u2019s a great benefit to stack with the fact that the card offers one complimentary year (at least) of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/chase-dashpass-sapphire-freedom-slate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DashPass membership<\/a> with DoorDash. You\u2019ll get free deliveries on orders totaling more than $12 and earn 3 points per dollar on your purchase. That equates to 6% back on your meal.<\/p>\n<p>If you add your Sapphire Preferred to your DoorDash account today, you\u2019ll enjoy those perks through Dec. 31, 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/5-things-to-do-sapphire-preferred\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Just got the Chase Sapphire Preferred? Do these 6 things next<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"when-not-to-use-the-chase-sapphire-preferred\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">When not to use the Chase Sapphire Preferred<\/h2>\n<p>In some situations, your Chase Sapphire Preferred is best left in its holster.<\/p>\n<h3>Don\u2019t use your Chase Sapphire Preferred to pay for non-bonus purchases<\/h3>\n<p>The card earns 1 point per dollar on all expenses that don\u2019t fall into a bonus category. That\u2019s not a reasonable return rate. There are plenty of cards (some with $0 annual fees) that will better serve you for these transactions. If you want to stay focused on collecting Chase Ultimate Rewards, swipe your <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-freedom-unlimited%e2%84%a0\/?pid=221211281&amp;tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Freedom Unlimited<\/a> to earn a minimum of 1.5% cash-back (1.5 points per dollar) on all purchases.<\/p>\n<h3>Don\u2019t forfeit other card benefits by using your Chase Sapphire Preferred<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got other credit cards that provide valuable benefits for specific purchases, don\u2019t use the Chase Sapphire Preferred out of loyalty.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Traveller-checking-luggage-at-airline-counter_d3sign.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Traveller-checking-luggage-at-airline-counter_d3sign.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Traveller-checking-luggage-at-airline-counter_d3sign.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Traveller-checking-luggage-at-airline-counter_d3sign.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Traveller-checking-luggage-at-airline-counter_d3sign.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Traveller-checking-luggage-at-airline-counter_d3sign.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Traveller-checking-luggage-at-airline-counter_d3sign.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Traveller-checking-luggage-at-airline-counter_d3sign.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Traveller-checking-luggage-at-airline-counter_d3sign.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">D3SIGN\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For example, you can receive a free checked bag with United Airlines when you use your qualifying <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Airlines credit card<\/a> to pay for your flight. That could save you $60 round-trip and is well worth using your United card.<\/p>\n<p>Or if you book the same hotel brand often and elite status is important to you, use the hotel\u2019s cobranded credit card to pay for your stays instead of the Sapphire Preferred. You\u2019ll earn more points that way. For instance:<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>The Chase Sapphire Preferred is well worth the $95 annual fee each year if you know how to maximize the card. The card packs a punch between its annual $50 hotel credit, the myriad travel insurances and its generous earning rates. And considering the bonus is currently at a solid 80,000 points, applying right now is a no-brainer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Official application link: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-sapphire-preferred-card\/?pid=22125056&amp;tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Sapphire Preferred 80,000-point offer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Additional reporting by Emily Thompson and Ryan Wilcox.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/how-to-maximize-your-rewards-earning-with-the-chase-sapphire-preferred\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We often say the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is the best first credit card for those learning about the points and miles hobby. That\u2019s not because the card is a \u201cbeginner\u201d card \u2014 quite the opposite. Many of us at TPG still have the Sapphire Preferred because it\u2019s integral to our travel rewards strategy. 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