Snapshot#
| Chase Sapphire Reserve® | Chase Freedom Flex℠ |
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| Issuer | Chase | Chase |
| Network | Visa (Visa Infinite) | Mastercard (World Elite Mastercard) |
| Card Material | Metal | Plastic |
| Annual Fee | $795.00 Effective: $495.00 • $300 Annual Travel Credit | $0.00 |
| Base Rate | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Travel Rewards | 3.00x | 5.00x |
| Authorized User Fee | $75.00 | $0.00 |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | None | 3% |
| Credit Reporting | Ex, Eq, Tu | Ex, Eq, Tu |
| Product Lifecycle | Available (9y ago) | Available (5y ago) |
| Minimum Credit Line | $10000 | N/A |
Welcome Offer#
| Bonus | 150,000 Chase Points | 200 Cash |
| Spend Requirement | $6,000 | $500 |
| Timeline | 90 days | 90 days |
| Efficiency Score | 25.00 pts/$1 | 0.40 pts/$1 |
| Cash Back Value | $1,500 | $200 |
| Portal Travel Value | $2,250 | — |
| Transfer Estimated Value | $3,000 | — |
Rewards Breakdown#
Benefits & Partners#
| Transfer Partners | 14 Partners | None |
| Annual Credits | $300 Annual Travel Credit | None |
| Partnership Benefits | 3 Programs | None |
| Lyft | 5.0x Chase Points | — |
| DashPass Perk | Complimentary Membership ($9.99/mo) | — |
| Priority Pass Select Perk | Unlimited lounge visits for cardholder + 2 guests | — |
Transfer Partners#
| Aer Lingus AerClub | 0.0¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) | — |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1.5¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) | — |
| British Airways Executive Club | 0.0¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 0.0¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) | — |
| Air France-KLM Flying Blue | 0.0¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) | — |
| World of Hyatt | 2.3¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) | — |
| Iberia Plus | 0.0¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) | — |
| IHG One Rewards | 0.6¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 1.3¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) | — |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 0.8¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) | — |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | 0.0¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) | — |
| Southwest Rapid Rewards | 1.4¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) | — |
| United MileagePlus | 1.3¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 0.0¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) | — |
Pricing Details#
| Purchase APR | 19.49% - 27.99% | 18.24% - 27.74% |
| Cash Advance Fee | 5% | 5% |
| Balance Transfer Fee | 5% | 5% |
| Late Payment Fee | Up to $40 | Up to $40 |
| Minimum Interest Charge | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grace Period | 21 days | 21 days |
| Penalty APR | 29.99% | 29.99% |
Insurance & Protections#
| Auto Rental Coverage | Primary ($75,000) | Secondary ($50,000) |
| Trip Cancellation | Up to $20,000 | None |
| Trip Delay | Up to $500 | None |
| Purchase Protection | Up to $500 / Item | Up to $500 / Item |
| Extended Warranty | +1
Year | +1
Year |
| Return Protection | None | None |
| Cell Phone Protection | None | Included |
| TSA PreCheck | Included | None |
Usability & Experience#
| Digital Wallets | apple-pay, google-pay, samsung-pay | apple-pay, google-pay, samsung-pay |
| Customer Service | 24/7 Direct Specialist | Standard Support |
| Instant Use | Available | Available |
Strategy & Eligibility#
| Min. Credit Score | 720+ | 660+ |
| Recommended Range | Excellent | Good |
| Chase 5/24 Rule | Strict (Chase) | Strict (Chase) |
| Lifetime Restriction | None | None |
| Active Family Restriction | Yes (Sapphire Family (One Sapphire card at a time)) | No |
| Closure Grace Period | 2 weeks | None |
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).
