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The Chase Sapphire Preferred has the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card beat in redemption flexibility and perks.
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Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
4.3/5
Rating Breakdown 4.3 Welcome Bonus 3.5 Rewards Program 5.0 Value for Money 5.0 Benefits 4.0 Fees and APR 3.5 Rewards / Travel We rate credit cards using our Rewards / Travel methodology for cards tailored to earning rewards. We focus on each card's reward potential, the value you get compared to the card's cost, the benefits and the card's rates and fees. Credit card issuers have no say or influence in our ratings. How we rate credit cards
$300 Chase Travel℠ Credit + 60,000 bonus points Get up to $1,050 in Chase Travel℠ value. Earn 60,000 bonus points after $4,000 in purchases in your first 3 months from account opening. That’s worth $750 when redeemed through Chase Travel. Plus, get up to $300 in statement credits on Chase Travel purchases within your first year.
Annual fee $95
APR 21.49% - 28.49% Variable
670 - 850 Recommended Credit: A credit score is used to indicate an applicant’s credit worthiness and may provide guidance about account eligibility. It does not necessarily guarantee approval for any financial product.
Good - Excellent
N/A
This card doesn't offer cash back, miles, or points
Rating Breakdown 4.3
Welcome Bonus 3.5
Rewards Program 5.0
Value for Money 5.0
Benefits 4.0
Fees and APR 3.5
How We Rate Rewards / Travel Cards
We rate credit cards using our Rewards / Travel methodology for cards tailored to earning rewards. We focus on each card's reward potential, the value you get compared to the card's cost, the benefits and the card's rates and fees. Credit card issuers have no say or influence in our ratings. How we rate credit cards
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