Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Reward Points: Value, Check & Redeem Guide (2026)
Point Value
1.25¢ - 2¢ per point
Expiry
No expiry while account is open
Redemption Options
5
Last Updated
24-Mar-2026
Chase Ultimate Rewards Value in 2026
Points worth 1.25 cents each when redeemed through Chase Travel portal. Transfer to airline/hotel partners for 1.5-2+ cents per point value. Cash back redemption is 1 cent per point. Annual fee is $95.
How to Check Your Chase Ultimate Rewards Balance
Chase Mobile App
- 1Open the Chase Mobile app
- 2Tap on your Sapphire Preferred card
- 3Tap 'Ultimate Rewards' or the points balance shown
- 4View your current points balance and activity
Chase Online
- 1Log in to chase.com
- 2Select your Sapphire Preferred card
- 3Click 'Ultimate Rewards' in the menu
- 4View points balance, earning history, and redemption options
Customer Care
- 1Call the number on the back of your card
- 2Authenticate with your card details
- 3Ask for your Ultimate Rewards points balance
Number: 1-800-432-3117
How to Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards
Transfer to Travel Partners
Best ValueTransfer 1:1 to 14+ airline and hotel partners including Hyatt, United, Southwest, British Airways, and more
Value: 1.5 - 2+ cents/point
Chase Travel Portal
Best ValueBook flights, hotels, car rentals, and activities at 1.25x value
Value: 1.25 cents/point
Pay Yourself Back
Apply points to select statement charges at 1.25x value
Value: 1.25 cents/point
Cash Back / Statement Credit
Redeem for direct cash back to your account
Value: 1 cent/point
Gift Cards & Shopping
Redeem for gift cards or shop through Chase portal
Value: 1 cent/point
Best Redemption Strategy
Transfer points to Hyatt for outsized value (1.7-2+ cpp). For simplicity, book through Chase Travel portal at 1.25x. Avoid cash back redemption at only 1 cpp.
Expiry Policy
Points do not expire as long as your card account is open and in good standing. Points are forfeited if you close the account or downgrade to a non-UR card (unless you transfer them first).
Exclusions
- ×No bonus categories on general purchases beyond base 1X
- ×Annual fee of $95 is not waived for first year
- ×Foreign transaction fees do not apply (no FTF)
Pro Tips
- 💡Earn 3X on dining, online grocery, and select streaming — use this as your dining card
- 💡Earn 3X on travel including flights, hotels, taxis, trains, tolls, parking, and more
- 💡Earn 2X on all other travel purchases
- 💡Transfer points to World of Hyatt for the best value per point (1.7+ cpp average)
- 💡Combine points from Freedom Flex/Unlimited into Sapphire Preferred for 1.25x portal value
- 💡25% bonus on travel booked through Chase Travel portal
- 💡$50 annual hotel credit when booking through Chase Travel
- 💡Primary car rental insurance included — saves you the rental company's CDW fee
Related Guides
Information is for reference only. Point values and policies may change. Always verify with Chase official sources. Last updated: 24-Mar-2026.