Chase Sapphire Preferred credits stay simple, still powerful

After a refresh, the Chase Sapphire Preferred remains one of the easier premium travel cards to get value from—especially thanks to its up to $100 annual Chase Travel hotel credit, plus statement credits for Global Entry/TSA PreCheck/Nexus and perks like Apple

He wanted a straightforward upgrade—something that didn’t demand a spreadsheet of monthly and quarterly deadlines. So when the Sapphire Preferred got a recent refresh, he product-changed one of his no-annual-fee Chase cards to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card.

The choice came with one snag: he wasn’t eligible for a welcome bonus because he previously earned one on a Sapphire Preferred account that has since been closed. Still, the switch didn’t feel like a gamble. The card’s credit setup. in practice. is refreshingly light—centered on a benefit that can cover the card’s cost on its own.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card carries a modest $95 annual fee, but its annual hotel credit can more than offset that.

The card offers several credits and perks. but the one that matters most for day-to-day value is the Chase Travel℠ hotel credit. Cardholders can earn up to $100 in statement credits each account anniversary year on hotel stays booked through Chase Travel. There’s no enrollment required. The mechanics are simple: book one or more hotel stays through Chase Travel using the Sapphire Preferred. and eligible purchases automatically trigger the credit.

What makes it even easier is how it’s timed. Many travel credits reset on Jan. 1, but this one follows the cardholder’s year. The annual period begins when the account is opened and renews each year after the account anniversary.

There is one detail that can surprise people: only the first $100 in qualifying hotel purchases each account anniversary year won’t earn rewards points. After that, eligible spending continues to earn 5 points per dollar when booked through Chase Travel.

Global Entry/TSA PreCheck/Nexus is the next credit that typically gets attention—not because it’s frequent. but because it’s practical when it comes. The Sapphire Preferred includes a statement credit of up to $120 every four years when cardholders use the card to pay for a Global Entry. TSA PreCheck. or Nexus application fee. The credit shows automatically on the account after the application fee is charged to the card.

If you’re deciding between TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, the recommendation here is direct: apply for Global Entry. Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck benefits, and the statement credit covers the full application fee. And even if you already have Global Entry. the credit can still apply if you pay for a friend or family member’s application—keeping the “every four years” limitation from feeling quite so limiting.

Then there’s Apple TV, a perk that leans into low effort. Eligible Sapphire Preferred Card holders can receive at least 12 months of complimentary Apple TV. To activate, you enroll through the Chase account by Dec. 31, 2026. The benefit includes Apple TV. not Apple Music—so anyone looking for broader Apple-related value may find more benefit in the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees).

DoorDash DashPass is another big name on the list. but it comes with the kind of setup step you can’t ignore. The Sapphire Preferred includes at least 12 months of complimentary DoorDash DashPass (when activated by Dec. 31, 2027). To activate, you add your Sapphire Preferred as your default payment method in DoorDash and complete the enrollment process. Authorized users on the account are also eligible for DashPass benefits.

Once DashPass is active, it unlocks more savings. Cardholders receive a $10 discount each calendar month on one qualifying nonrestaurant DoorDash order. The discount requires activation status first, and it must be used in a single transaction. Eligible purchases can include grocery, convenience, and retail orders through DoorDash.

There’s a catch that matters for anyone who forgets: pay with the same Sapphire Preferred Card used to enroll in DashPass, use the full $10 in that monthly transaction, and any unused monthly discounts don’t roll over. If you don’t use the full amount, the remaining value is forfeited.

Put together, the benefits sort themselves by how much they ask of you. The $100 annual Chase Travel hotel credit is the easiest because there’s no activation. Apple TV and DashPass both require one-time enrollment. The Global Entry/TSA PreCheck/Nexus credit is straightforward but only available once every four years. The monthly DoorDash nonrestaurant discount may offer solid value. but it demands the most attention: you have to remember it each month and choose an eligible order to make it count.

That’s also why the card’s appeal holds up even without dozens of credits. The annual hotel credit alone can more than offset the $95 annual fee. Add in the complimentary Apple TV subscription. the DashPass membership. the Global Entry/TSA PreCheck/Nexus credit. and monthly DoorDash savings. and the math can work out well for many cardholders—especially those who don’t want their premium card life to feel like another job.

To learn more, read our full review of the Chase Sapphire Preferred. Apply here: Chase Sapphire Preferred Card.

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