Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The Chase Sapphire Reserve has rolled out its best welcome bonus, offering 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. However, some applicants are encountering a pop-up warning indicating they are not eligible for the welcome bonus. This is due to Chase’s once-per-lifetime policy regarding its card bonuses, which means that those who have previously held the Sapphire Reserve, even if they didn’t earn a bonus, may not be eligible.
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Chase Sapphire Reserve applicants are encountering a pop-up warning indicating they are not eligible for the welcome bonus. This is due to Chase’s once-per-lifetime policy regarding its card bonuses. The Sapphire Reserve’s 150,000-point bonus is worth $3,075, making it an excellent time to apply. However, those who have previously held the Sapphire Reserve, even if they didn’t earn a bonus, may not be eligible. The pop-up message allows applicants to cancel their application with no impact on their credit score.
Some applicants, including former Sapphire Reserve cardholders, are seeing the pop-up now. It’s a reminder that even if you didn’t earn a bonus on a previous Sapphire Reserve, you may still not be eligible for the current offer.
