How to earn 3x on gas with Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Quick insights
- Chase Sapphire Preferred cardmembers can earn 3x points on gas station purchases.
- Eligible purchases include gas at the pump but can also include purchases made at a convenience store associated with the gas station.
- Some other Sapphire Preferred reward categories—including travel and dining—earn points at an accelerated rate.
Gas is often a necessary expense. Whether you’re filling up your tank because it’s close to empty or about to embark on a road trip, gas is a consistent expense in many people’s budgets. Sapphire Preferred cardmembers may have an added reason to top off their tank the next time they pull up to the pump.
Read on to learn how cardmembers can earn 3x points when making eligible gas station purchases with their Sapphire Preferred credit card.
How to earn 3x on gas with the Chase Sapphire Preferred card
Sapphire Preferred cardmembers can earn 3x points on gas station purchases when they use their card for the transaction. The Sapphire Preferred card has additional accelerated reward categories and earns 1x point per $1 spent on all other purchases. Keep in mind that the Sapphire Preferred card has an annual fee.
Other Chase Sapphire Preferred rewards categories
The Sapphire Preferred card provides the ability to earn accelerated rewards on more than gas station purchases. In addition, the card earns:
- 5x points on Chase Travel℠ bookings
- 3x points on EV charging
- 3x points on online grocery purchases (excluding Target®, Walmart® and wholesale clubs)
- 3x points on dining purchases worldwide
- 2x points on travel purchases, including flights, hotel stays and car rentals
And if you happen to drive an electric vehicle, the card also earns 3x points at electric vehicle charging stations.
In summary
The Chase Sapphire Preferred card’s gas benefits can help you earn additional reward points. Eligible purchases at gas stations qualify for 3x points when you use your Sapphire Preferred credit card. The Preferred card earns 1x point on all purchases, so cardmembers can earn rewards regardless of the purchase category.
