Chase Sapphire Preferred’s 100K Bonus and New Benefits Are Live — Here’s What to Do First
If you’ve been sitting on the fence about the Chase Sapphire Preferred, the fence just got a lot easier to jump. The card’s 100,000-point signup bonus is live right now, and it’s arriving alongside a batch of new and expanded benefits — meaning this isn’t just a big number on a familiar card. The offer has genuinely gotten better.
Here’s what you need to know, and exactly what to do if you’re ready to move.
What’s the Deal?
Chase Sapphire Preferred is offering a 100,000-point signup bonus to new cardholders who meet the spending requirement. That’s on top of freshly updated card benefits, expanded bonus categories, and new credits that make the card more useful day-to-day — not just for big trips.
The Points Guy, which broke the details, calls out five specific actions cardholders and applicants should take right now to make the most of the new setup.
Who Should Pay Attention?
This card is a strong fit for Southern families who travel regularly — think summer beach trips to the Gulf Coast or the Carolinas, Disney runs out of Atlanta or Charlotte, holiday flights home, and SEC football road games. Points earned here transfer to major airline and hotel partners, which means that 100,000-point bonus has real-world travel value.
It’s also genuinely useful for people who aren’t hardcore travel hackers. The expanded everyday bonus categories mean you’re earning on spending you’d do anyway, not just plane tickets.
Best for:
- Families planning a summer vacation who want to offset flight or hotel costs
- Anyone who hasn’t grabbed a travel rewards card yet and wants to start strong
- Existing cardholders who should log in now to activate or take advantage of the new credits
A Note on Timing
Summer is peak redemption season — airlines and hotels fill up fast. Locking in points now, before fall travel planning kicks off, gives you optionality. Whether it’s a Thanksgiving flight home or a spring break Disney trip, having 100,000 points banked matters.
Any Caveats?
A few worth knowing:
- Signup bonuses have eligibility rules. If you’ve held a Chase Sapphire product in the past 48 months, you likely won’t qualify for the bonus. Check before applying.
- There’s an annual fee. The Preferred carries an annual fee — make sure the benefits you’ll actually use justify it for your household.
- Spending requirement applies. You’ll need to hit a minimum spend threshold within the first few months to earn the full 100,000 points. Review the current terms at application.
For specifics on the new benefit credits and updated bonus categories, The Points Guy’s full breakdown walks through all five action steps in detail.
What to Do Right Now
- Check your eligibility — confirm you haven’t held a Sapphire card in the past 48 months.
- Apply through a tracked link to make sure the 100K offer registers properly. [AFFILIATE:chase_sapphire_preferred]
- If you’re already a cardholder, log into your Chase account and review the new credits — some require activation.
- Map your summer spending against the new bonus categories so you’re earning at the highest rate from day one.
- Start thinking about redemptions — Chase’s travel portal and transfer partners work best when you book early.
This is one of the stronger travel card moments in recent memory. Don’t let the summer slip by before taking a look.