Snapshot

Charles Schwab Investor Credit Card from American Express
Charles Schwab Investor Credit Card from American Express
Chase Sapphire Preferred
Chase Sapphire Preferred
IssuerAmerican ExpressChase
NetworkAmerican ExpressVisa (Visa Signature)
Card MaterialPlasticMetal
Annual Fee$0.00$95.00
Effective: $-75.00
$50 Annual Chase Travel Hotel Credit
$120 DoorDash Grocery/Retail Credit
Base Rate0.00%1.00%
Travel Rewards0.00x2.00x
Authorized User Fee$0.00$0.00
Foreign Transaction FeeNoneNone
Credit ReportingNoneEx, Eq, Tu
Product LifecycleActiveAvailable (16y ago)
Minimum Credit LineN/A$5000

Welcome Offer

BonusN/A75,000 Chase Points
Spend RequirementN/A$5,000
TimelineN/A90 days
Efficiency Score0.00 pts/$115.00 pts/$1
Cash Back Value$750
Portal Travel Value$938
Transfer Estimated Value$1,500

Rewards Breakdown

Base Rate0.00%1.00%
Chase Travel5.0x
Dining3.0x
Lyft5.0x
Online Grocery3.0x
Peloton5.0x
Streaming3.0x
Travel2.0x
Anniversary BonusNone+10%
Portal Boost1x1.25x

Benefits & Partners

Transfer PartnersNone14 Partners
Annual CreditsNone
$50 Annual Chase Travel Hotel Credit
$120 DoorDash Grocery/Retail Credit
Partnership BenefitsNone3 Programs
Lyft5.0x Chase Points
Peloton5.0x Chase Points
DashPass PerkComplimentary Membership
($9.99/mo)

Transfer Partners

Aer Lingus AerClub0.0¢ ? Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost. (1:1 Ratio)
Air Canada Aeroplan1.5¢ ? Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost. (1:1 Ratio)
British Airways Executive Club0.0¢ ? Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost. (1:1 Ratio)
Emirates Skywards0.0¢ ? Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost. (1:1 Ratio)
Air France-KLM Flying Blue0.0¢ ? Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost. (1:1 Ratio)
World of Hyatt2.3¢ ? Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost. (1:1 Ratio)
Iberia Plus0.0¢ ? Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost. (1:1 Ratio)
IHG One Rewards0.6¢ ? Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost. (1:1 Ratio)
JetBlue TrueBlue1.3¢ ? Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost. (1:1 Ratio)
Marriott Bonvoy0.8¢ ? Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost. (1:1 Ratio)
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer0.0¢ ? Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost. (1:1 Ratio)
Southwest Rapid Rewards1.4¢ ? Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost. (1:1 Ratio)
United MileagePlus1.3¢ ? Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost. (1:1 Ratio)
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club0.0¢ ? Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost. (1:1 Ratio)

Pricing Details

Purchase APRN/A19.24% - 27.49%
Cash Advance FeeNone5%
Balance Transfer FeeNone5%
Late Payment FeeUp to $UnverifiedUp to $40
Minimum Interest ChargeNone$0.00
Grace PeriodN/A21 days
Penalty APRNone29.99%

Insurance & Protections

Auto Rental CoverageNonePrimary
($60,000)
Trip CancellationNoneUp to $20,000
Trip DelayNoneUp to $500
Purchase ProtectionNoneUp to $500 / Item
Extended WarrantyNone+1 Year
Return ProtectionNoneNone
Cell Phone ProtectionNoneNone
TSA PreCheckNoneNone

Usability & Experience

Digital WalletsNoneapple-pay, google-pay, samsung-pay
Customer ServiceUnverified24/7 Direct Specialist
Instant UseUnverifiedAvailable

Strategy & Eligibility

Min. Credit Score660+690+
Recommended RangeGood / ExcellentGood/Excellent
Chase 5/24 RuleNoStrict (Chase)
Lifetime RestrictionNoneYes
Active Family RestrictionNoYes (Sapphire Family (One Sapphire card at a time))
Closure Grace PeriodNone2 weeks

Real-World Value Gap

[!NOTE] AxeTip Realism Index: We’ve adjusted portal redemption values for cards with travel portal multipliers to reflect real-world market pricing (e.g., markups found in the Chase Travel portal).