Mid-frequency travelers (4-8 trips/yr) who want Ultimate Rewards transfer-partner access without the Sapphire Reserve's $795 AF. The 1:1 transfer to Hyatt + United at our 1.5 cpp benchmark is where the real value lives.

Not for

Light travelers (the $95 AF doesn't pencil under ~$1,500 of travel/yr) and readers who won't bother with transfer-partner redemptions — at 1.0 cpp through the portal, this is just a 2x travel card with extra steps.

The catch

The 25% portal boost means 1.25 cpp through Chase Travel — but 1.5 cpp via transfer partners requires you to know how to use Hyatt + United award charts. Score the card around your actual redemption skill, not theoretical max value.

Card facts

Sourced from the issuer's published Schumer Box and terms — confirm current numbers at the issuer.

Product specs

Annual fee: $95
Ongoing APR: 21.49% – 28.49% variable
Foreign transaction fee: None
Balance transfer fee: $5 or 5%
Late payment fee: Up to $40
Schumer Box verified: June 29, 2026

How we scored this card

See our published methodology — 5 dimensions, 0–20 each, 100-point total.

Effective rewards rate17 / 20

Fee structure16 / 20

Audience fit17 / 20

Transparency and trust16 / 20

Honest weakness named17 / 20

Total83 / 100 · Solid pick

Frequently asked

Is the Chase Sapphire Preferred's $95 annual fee worth it?

The Chase Sapphire Preferred charges a $95 annual fee. In our review it earns a fees score of 16/20 — the "How we scored this card" section below shows how we weigh that against the rewards and benefits. Mid-frequency travelers (4-8 trips/yr) who want Ultimate Rewards transfer-partner access without the Sapphire Reserve's $795 AF. The 1:1 transfer to Hyatt + United at our 1.5 cpp benchmark is where the real value lives.

What APR does the Chase Sapphire Preferred charge?

21.49% – 28.49% variable. APRs are variable and set by the issuer — confirm the current range on the issuer's Schumer Box before you commit.

Does the Chase Sapphire Preferred charge foreign transaction fees?

No. The Chase Sapphire Preferred has no foreign transaction fee, so it works cleanly for purchases abroad.

Who is the Chase Sapphire Preferred best for?

Who should skip the Chase Sapphire Preferred?

How did ClearValue score the Chase Sapphire Preferred?

Chase Sapphire Preferred scored 83/100 — "Solid pick". We score every card across five dimensions (effective rewards, fee structure, audience fit, transparency, and whether an honest weakness is named), 0–20 each. Scores are never influenced by commission. See our methodology for the full rubric.

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Chase Sapphire Preferred83/100 · Solid pick

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