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When I opened the Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span> (see rates and fees<\/a>) a year ago, I had no idea how quickly it would become my go-to tool for earning travel rewards \u2014 or how much value I\u2019d be able to unlock right away.<\/p>\n Since then, I\u2019ve used it to book international flights, navigate unexpected travel hiccups and learn how to stretch points far more than I imagined when I first applied.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re new to earning travel rewards or recently picked up the card yourself, here are six beginner-friendly ways to make the most of the Chase Sapphire Preferred.<\/p>\n Related: After more than 15 years, why the Chase Sapphire Preferred should still be your first rewards card<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Earning a welcome bonus is one of the easiest ways for beginners to kick-start their points and miles journey, and the Chase Sapphire Preferred<\/a><\/span> gives new cardholders the chance to earn a meaningful amount of Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/a> points after meeting the minimum spending requirement.<\/p>\n Because Chase Ultimate Rewards points hold strong value and offer flexible redemption options, that welcome bonus can stretch surprisingly far. A substantial stash of points can easily cover a domestic round-trip, multiple hotel nights or even part of an international itinerary.<\/p>\n Right now, new cardmembers can earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months \u2014 a strong offer that averages just under $1,670 in spending per month.<\/p>\n If you transfer those points to one of Chase\u2019s airline or hotel partners<\/a>, the bonus is worth about $1,538, according to TPG\u2019s December 2025 valuations<\/a>.<\/p>\n Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\nUse the welcome bonus to help cover your next trip<\/h2>\n