How to use the $100 annual Chase Travel℠ hotel credit with Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Quick insights
- Chase Sapphire Preferred cardmembers who book a hotel stay through Chase Travel can earn up to $100 in hotel statement credits.
- This is an annual credit that is renewed on your account anniversary.
- The credit is automatically applied as a statement credit to reimburse cardmembers for qualifying Chase Travel purchases.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card is a general rewards credit card, with some travel rewards and benefits worth noting. One is the $100 Annual Chase Travel Hotel Credit available to all Sapphire Preferred cardmembers.
Read on to learn more about this credit card benefit and how to use it.
What to know about the Sapphire Preferred hotel credit
The travel hotel credit is an annual statement credit available to Sapphire Preferred cardmembers. The statement credit will be applied to your account when your card is used for hotel accommodation purchases through Chase Travel (up to an annual maximum of $100).
The credit does not apply to the cost of your stay at the time of booking. Note that purchases that qualify for the $100 Annual Chase Travel Hotel Credit do not earn rewards points.
The travel statement credit resets every year on the cardmember’s anniversary and does not compound. If the cardmember does not use the entire credit within a year, the unused amount is forfeited.
How to earn the hotel credit
Steps to earn the statement credit as a part of your cardmember benefits include:
- Accessing Chase Travel: Log into your Chase account online or via the Chase Mobile® app and navigate to the Chase Ultimate Rewards® portal. Within the portal, navigate to the travel portion.
- Booking a hotel: Once in Chase Travel, you can book a hotel stay. The credit does not apply to other travel expenses or hotel bookings made outside of Chase Travel.
- Checking your statement: After you complete your hotel booking, the $100 credit will be automatically applied to your account. Statement credits can post to your account within three business days but may take up to four weeks.
You can check whether the credit has already been used by checking your account statements or previous transactions. Statement credits usually appear in your transactions list and deduct from your credit card balance.
Chase Travel offerings
Chase Travel offers a wide variety of hotel options, ranging from domestic stays to luxurious resorts in exotic destinations. In addition to thousands of hotels, users can book cruises, airfare, excursions and more, making Chase Travel a convenient one-stop shop for all your trip planning needs.
Travel purchased through Chase Travel with the Sapphire Preferred card earns 5x rewards points. However, purchases that qualify for the $100 hotel credit do not earn points.
Rewards and benefits with the Sapphire Preferred card
In addition to the hotel credit, Sapphire Preferred cardmembers can earn the following rewards and benefits:
- 5x points on travel purchased through Chase Travel
- 3x points on vacation homes at top brands like Airbnb, VRBO and more
- 2x points on other travel purchases
- 3x points on dining, including eligible delivery services
- 3x points on online grocery purchases (not including Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs)
- 3x points on top streaming services
- 3x at gas stations and on electric vehicle charging
- TSA PreCheck®, Global Entry or NEXUS statement credit (every 4 years)
- Travel and purchase protection coverage
The Sapphire Preferred card comes with an annual fee, so you may want to consider if the annual fee and benefits make sense for you.
In summary
Sapphire Preferred cardmembers can earn up to $100 in statement credits for hotel stays booked through Chase Travel. This is an annual credit that resets every year on your cardmember anniversary, and purchases that qualify for the credit will not earn rewards points.
The credit should post to your account within three business days but may take up to four weeks. It will only be applied to hotels booked through Chase Travel. With many hotels to choose from through Chase Travel, the credit can apply toward anything from a one-night stay at a domestic property to a multi-night stay at a luxury resort in an exotic destination.
