Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The Points Guy shares a strategy for maximizing Chase Sapphire card benefits by having two cards in the same household. The Chase Sapphire Reserve and Chase Sapphire Preferred can be used together to earn extra points in different spending categories. The cards’ benefits, such as hotel credits and DoorDash DashPass subscriptions, can be shared between household members. The strategy is ideal for Sapphire Reserve cardholders with an authorized user in their household, those whose household members are eligible for the Sapphire Preferred welcome bonus, and those with a “Player 2” who likes to keep things simple.
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With the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve, households can earn extra points across various expenses, such as online groceries, streaming services, and gas. The cards offer diversified benefits, including hotel credits and DoorDash DashPass subscriptions. The strategy is perfect for those who want to maximize their points and miles earnings. The Chase Sapphire Preferred’s 100,000-point welcome offer is a massive bonus that rarely comes around.
Some households even use a “two-player mode” to strategize and coordinate their points and miles earnings. The Sapphire Preferred is an excellent choice for those who prefer a streamlined setup. When it’s time to redeem, the flexibility of combining rewards is a game-changer.
As one TPG writer puts it, “I always fall back on: make my husband do it.” The strategy requires some planning, but the rewards are worth it.
