{"id":252127,"date":"2026-07-15T20:00:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T20:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/15\/what-the-chase-sapphire-preferred-welcome-bonus-pop-up-means-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T20:00:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T20:00:37","slug":"what-the-chase-sapphire-preferred-welcome-bonus-pop-up-means-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/15\/what-the-chase-sapphire-preferred-welcome-bonus-pop-up-means-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"What the Chase Sapphire Preferred welcome bonus pop-up means – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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One of our favorite travel cards here at TPG, the Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span> (see rates and fees<\/a><\/span>), is offering new cardholders a can’t-miss bonus<\/a><\/span>. New cardholders can earn 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points<\/a><\/span> after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

TPG’s July 2026 valuations<\/a><\/span> place this offer at $2,050, which is stellar value given the Sapphire Preferred’s modest $95 annual fee<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, some applicants may encounter a disappointing pop-up message when they choose the Sapphire Preferred: You may be eligible to add the card, but you won’t receive that sweet bonus.<\/p>\n

If you’ve found yourself in this situation, here’s what you should know.<\/p>\n

What is the Chase Sapphire Preferred bonus eligibility pop-up?<\/h2>\n

To put it frankly, the Sapphire Preferred<\/a><\/span>‘s bonus eligibility pop-up is exactly what you’d expect. If you apply for the Sapphire Preferred and won’t be eligible to earn the welcome bonus, Chase will alert you with a pop-up message before proceeding.<\/p>\n

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Limited-time offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred<\/a><\/span>: Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As you submit your card application, you may see a message similar to the one Emily Thompson<\/a><\/span>, TPG’s partnerships and newsletter editor, encountered.<\/p>\n

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Emily had the Sapphire Preferred until 2024, when she decided to upgrade it to the Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae<\/a><\/span> (see rates and fees<\/a><\/span>).<\/p>\n

She could have been eligible to add the Sapphire Preferred to her wallet this time, but she wouldn’t receive the bonus. That’s because she was a previous Sapphire Preferred Card holder who had earned a previous bonus.<\/p>\n

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This could be the case if you’ve ever<\/em> had the Sapphire Preferred and earned its bonus \u2014 even if you’ve downgraded or canceled the card. Former Sapphire Preferred Card holders may also be ineligible<\/a><\/span> for the current bonus, even if they haven’t earned a previous offer.<\/p>\n

What to do if you get a pop-up saying you’re not eligible for the Sapphire Preferred’s welcome bonus<\/h3>\n

The good news here is that you aren’t stuck applying for a card without a welcome bonus. Chase allows you to cancel your application with no impact on your credit score if you see the eligibility pop-up and realize you won’t qualify for the bonus.<\/p>\n

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You don’t have<\/em> to cancel at this point. If you want the card anyway (and are comfortable forgoing the valuable bonus), you can push your application forward. However, this may not be worth it for most award travelers since a large chunk of a card’s value is in its welcome offer.<\/p>\n

Related: Am I eligible for the Chase Sapphire Preferred’s 100,000-point bonus?<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Who is eligible for the Sapphire Preferred bonus?<\/h2>\n

Curious if you can secure the current 100,000-point offer<\/a><\/span> on the Sapphire Preferred<\/a><\/span>? Here are the basic eligibility rules:<\/p>\n