Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card offers a 75,000-point welcome bonus after spending $5,000 in the first three months. The bonus is worth $1,538, according to TPG’s March 2026 valuation. To be eligible, applicants must not have previously received the welcome bonus on the Sapphire Preferred and be under 5/24. Holding another Sapphire card, such as the Sapphire Reserve, does not affect eligibility.
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With the Sapphire Preferred, you can earn a high-value bonus, but only if you meet the eligibility requirements. The card offers solid earning rates, excellent travel protections, and a lucrative welcome offer. However, the 5/24 rule and general eligibility requirements apply. You can hold both the Sapphire Preferred and Sapphire Reserve at the same time, but previously earning the bonus on one does not affect eligibility for the other.
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