How to earn 8x points on Chase Travel purchases
Quick insights
- Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers can earn 8x points on all purchases booked through Chase Travel.
- Some examples of qualifying Chase Travel purchases include airline tickets, hotels (including The Edit), car rentals, cruises, activities and tours.
- For flight and hotel purchase booked directly with an airline or hotel outside of Chase Travel, Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can earn 4x points.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve card has many benefits that may appeal to occasional or frequent travelers. Cardmembers can enjoy perks like airport lounge access, a $300 travel statement credit, a comprehensive suite of travel protections and the ability to earn points on travel purchases.
In this article, we’ll discuss how Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can earn 8x points when booking through Chase Travel as well as other ways to earn points with the card.
Earning points with Chase Travel
The Chase Travel portal gives Chase cardmembers access to a variety of travel-related purchases and experiences. Cardmembers can find competitive rates for hotels, flights and more directly through the portal, with no booking fees. Additionally, they can redeem points through Chase Travel.
When on the Chase Travel site, Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can search and book:
- Hotels
- Flights
- Rental cars
- Cruises
- Tours
- Activities
When using a Sapphire Reserve card to book through Chase Travel, cardmembers can earn 8x points on those purchases. For example, if you book a $500 flight through Chase Travel, you will earn 4,000 points.
Searches in Chase Travel can include specific destinations and specific dates. The search results often display the price as well as how much it will cost with points through Chase Ultimate Rewards to help determine if you’d like to pay with your card, use points or possibly a combination of the two.
Chase Sapphire Reserve card travel benefits
The Sapphire Reserve card has many travel benefits beyond earning 8x points on Chase Travel. In addition, some cardmember benefits that may appeal to travelers include:
- A $300 annual travel credit
- A $500 credit for stays with The Edit, a curated collection of hotels and resorts
- Statement credit every four years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to your card for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS
- Travel and rental car insurance
Cardmembers who spend $75,000 each calendar year can unlock additional benefits that include IHG One Rewards Diamond Elite Status, among others.
Note that the Chase Sapphire Reserve card has an annual fee. Review the full list of benefits and fees associated with the Sapphire Reserve credit card to see if it’s right for your travel needs.
How Ultimate Rewards points work
Chase Travel purchases are one of many ways to earn points through Chase Ultimate Rewards. Points are earned by using an eligible Chase card for everyday spending.
All Chase credit cards allow you to redeem points for cash back, travel, gift cards and merchandise. Some Chase cards also allow points to be transferred to some affiliated partners at a 1:1 ratio. You may be able to transfer your points to airline or hotel brands of your choosing.
Note that cardmembers may earn points on purchases that are reimbursed with statement credits.
In summary
The Sapphire Reserve card rewards cardmembers for travel in many ways, including the ability to earn 8x points when booking through the Chase Travel portal. Options in Chase Travel include flights, hotels, cruises, tours and more. If you’re booking directly with airlines or hotels, the Sapphire Reserve card provides 4x points on those purchases. In addition to the card’s benefits—including a travel statement credit and access to The Edit, among others—travelers may find many ways to earn points while plotting and planning their next trip.
