Follow up DESIGNATED some positive changes coming to the Sapphire Preferred card on June 15, 2026:
- The $95 annual fee remains the same.
- The $50 hotel credit through Chase Travel is increasing to $100.
- The card will earn 3x on Gas/EV and on Airbnb, VRBO, Plum Guide, HomeAway, Homestay.com and Vacasa. (This is in addition to 5 times on travel booked through the Chase Travel portal, 3 times on Online Dining/Streaming/Grocery Services, 2 times on travel.)
- New $120 credit once every four years for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS.
- One-time offer (not ongoing): Free Apple TV subscription for one year when activated until December 31, 2026.
- Enhanced Protection: Travel protections have been expanded to now include Emergency Evacuation and Transportation coverage.
The news comes along with two negative changes:
- Hyatt is no longer a 1:1 transfer, we discussed this in a dedicated post.
- 10% Anniversary Bonus is ending, we discussed this in a dedicated post.
Our verdict
Ignoring the negative changes for a moment, there are some nice improvements here. 3x on Gas is nice, and the $100 hotel credit boost can help offset the annual fee (can be used to get a free night’s stay, for example).
