Last week, I covered the very mediocre "enhancements" coming to the Chase Sapphire cards, including their new earning structures. So, today, I want to cover how the Sapphire changes impact earnings with the cards in real-life usage. And, as you might imagine, the change is significant. … [Read more...] about How Sapphire Changes Impact Earnings
Sapphire Reserve
Chase Still Offering Sapphire Reserve AF Credits
With the pandemic raging last year, and the value of its flagship card severely diminished, Chase gave Sapphire Reserve cardholders a one-time annual fee credit. But, it appears that Chase is still offering Sapphire Reserve AF credits this year too. … [Read more...] about Chase Still Offering Sapphire Reserve AF Credits
Chase Sapphire Adds Grocery Bonuses
Since the pandemic destroyed much of what we value in Chase's flagship Sapphire cards, they've done much to improve their usability. And, now, Chase Sapphire adds grocery bonuses as one of these new improvements. … [Read more...] about Chase Sapphire Adds Grocery Bonuses
Chase Adds Great New Perks for Sapphire Cards
As the global pandemic continues to impact our lives, credit card companies are getting creative. Case-in-point, Chase adds great new perks for Sapphire cards, albeit temporary ones. … [Read more...] about Chase Adds Great New Perks for Sapphire Cards
CONFIRMED: Chase Sapphire Reserve Devaluation ðŸ˜
I have some sad, sad news. Those rumored changes to the best all-around travel credit card are true. And, in my opinion, this is a straight-up Chase Sapphire Reserve devaluation. But, there are other options available to you. … [Read more...] about CONFIRMED: Chase Sapphire Reserve Devaluation ðŸ˜
Chase Sapphire Reserve 2019 Review
I've long said that if I could choose only one rewards card, that card would be the Chase Sapphire Reserve. And, today, that statement is even truer than ever. So it's time for a Chase Sapphire Reserve 2019 review. … [Read more...] about Chase Sapphire Reserve 2019 Review
5x Bonus Points on Chase Sapphire Reserve
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is my favorite credit card. Â It has excellent bonus categories, but for this month only, there's a special bonus available; cardholders may earn 5x bonus points on Chase Sapphire Reserve transactions made with Chase Pay. … [Read more...] about 5x Bonus Points on Chase Sapphire Reserve
Hurricane Lane Update + Korean SkyPass Reminder
If you've been following along with this blog of the national news, you'd know that a hurricane is barreling towards Hawaii. Â So let's take do a Hurricane Lane update as it passes the islands. Â And if you've forgotten, remember that transferring points to Korean SkyPass will no longer be possible soon. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Lane Update + Korean SkyPass Reminder
My Favorite Card: The Chase Sapphire Reserve
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is the darling card of the points and miles community. But the card, and especially its annual fee can be scary to beginners. So let's go over why the fee isn't so bad and why the card is so great. … [Read more...] about My Favorite Card: The Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase Adjusts UltimateRewards Dining Earnings
Chase has made a change to the Sapphire Reserve. Â No, benefits haven't change so far, a change to UltimateRewards earning rates have changed. Â Chase adjusts UltimateRewards dining earnings a little. Â Rather than being broadly defined, with just about any dining establishment earning 3x points, they've decided to narrow the category down a little. According to Dan's … [Read more...] about Chase Adjusts UltimateRewards Dining Earnings