One of the biggest advantages of the Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span> (see rates and fees<\/a><\/span>) and Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae<\/a><\/span> (see rates and fees<\/a><\/span>) is their broad definition of “travel.”<\/p>\n Unlike many rewards cards that only award bonus points on airfare or hotels, Chase includes everything from parking garages and tolls to ferries, taxis and cruises.<\/p>\n That generous travel category makes it easier to earn bonus Chase Ultimate Rewards points<\/a><\/span> on everyday trip expenses \u2014 not just flights and hotels. However, there are a few notable exceptions that can catch cardholders off guard.<\/p>\n Chase has one of the broadest definitions of travel<\/a><\/span> among major rewards credit cards. Eligible purchases generally include:<\/p>\n Compared with many competing rewards cards, Chase’s travel category is among the most comprehensive. While cards such as the American Express\u00ae Gold Card<\/a><\/span> and American Express Platinum Card\u00ae<\/a><\/span> primarily reward airfare booked directly with airlines, Chase extends bonus earnings to nearly every stage of a trip \u2014 from airport parking to cruise fares.<\/p>\n Keep in mind that Chase awards bonus points based on a merchant’s category code (MCC), not necessarily what you purchase. That means two similar businesses may not always earn the same rewards.<\/p>\n While Chase’s travel category is broad, there are several types of purchases that generally won’t qualify for bonus points, even if they’re related to travel.<\/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>\nWhat does Chase generally count as a travel purchase?<\/h2>\n
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