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YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO BOOKING AROUND-THE-WORLD TICKETS WITH POINTS AND MILES

Andrew Kunesh
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Andrew is a former senior editor at The Points Guy. He's been a miles and points
fanatic since 2014 and previously wrote for Upgraded Points and Credit Karma.
Outside of the travel world, Andrew is a technology enthusiast, craft coffee
aficionado and — despite now living in NYC — a Chicagoan at heart.

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With everything that has happened over the past 2 1/2 years, many of our readers
are itching to get back out there and see the world. But what if you can't
decide on a single destination? Enter around-the-world award tickets.

These awards let you see multiple destinations across multiple regions in one
go. You can stay for extended periods of time in multiple cities and sometimes
take alternate transportation between destinations to maximize your trip. These
trips typically cost a lot of miles, but you'll almost always save when compared
to booking tickets separately and piecing together your own itinerary. This is
especially true if you book business-class around-the-world award tickets.

These complex itineraries are generally made possible by leveraging alliance
route networks. So not only are you seeing amazing new cities, but you can fly
interesting new airlines too.

You can book around-the-world award tickets with transferable currencies like
American Express Membership Rewards points, Bilt Rewards points, Capital One
miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Citi ThankYou points — but again, it's
not easy. You need to know where to look to find a transfer partner that works
best for your specific around-the-world needs. In this article, I'll show you
all your options for your post-pandemic around-the-world adventure.

This article is broken down by airline alliances. I'll cover each
around-the-world award option for said alliance and discuss the rules and
pricing for each around-the-world option.

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ONEWORLD AROUND-THE-WORLD AWARDS

Oneworld is the home of American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific,
Japan Airlines and many other reader favorites. Here are your options for
booking around-the-world tickets on Oneworld partners.


BOOKING AROUND-THE-WORLD TRIPS WITH CATHAY PACIFIC ASIA MILES


You can use Asia Miles to book a first-class around-the-world ticket.
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Cathay Pacific's Asia Miles program offers a quasi-around-the-world award option
called "Oneworld Multi-Carrier Awards." These awards are priced based on
distance flown and your cabin of travel. You can book these awards in any class
you'd like, including first class.

These itineraries are confusing initially, but it's easier to visualize once
you're familiar with the award chart's rules. Here's a look:

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 * Must fly at least two Oneworld carriers, three if flying Cathay Pacific.
 * Maximum of five stopovers.
 * Maximum flight distance of 50,000 miles.
 * You must return to the original point of departure.
 * Two connections (in addition to stopovers) are permitted.
 * Two open jaws are permitted.
 * Backtracking is usually permitted but varies based on the phone
   representative you work with.

Other than that, there aren't many restrictions to worry about. Prices are as
follows:


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You will pay moderate fuel surcharges, if applicable, but few Oneworld partners
have high surcharges. The exception to this rule is British Airways, which is
notorious for charging $500-plus for a one-way business-class ticket to London.
Thankfully, Asia Miles has lower surcharges on BA flights when compared to other
Oneworld loyalty programs.

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You can generally backtrack on these awards as there's nothing in the terms and
conditions that prohibits it. However, you may need to talk with multiple
representatives to book one of these tickets. I've seen reports of Asia Miles
representatives not allowing backtracking award tickets in some cases. If this
happens to you, politely end the call and call back.

Asia Miles Multi-Carrier Awards are generally the best way to book first-class
around-the-world awards. That's because Oneworld has the most carriers that
still offer a true first-class cabin, like American Airlines, British Airways,
Japan Airlines and others. Here's an example of an around-the-world ticket
mostly operated in first class and clocking in at 21,224 miles. It will cost
280,000 miles, since the business-class segments are charged like first class.

Here's a sample itinerary you could book as part of a single around-the-world
award:


GREAT CIRCLE MAPPER
 * New York to London: British Airways first class.
 * London to Madrid: Iberia business class.
 * Madrid to Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways business class.
 * Doha to Hong Kong: Qatar Airways business class.
 * Hong Kong to Tokyo: Cathay Pacific first class.
 * Tokyo to Los Angeles: Japan Airlines first class.
 * Los Angeles to New York: American Airlines Flagship First.

How to book: Map out your trip with Great Circle Mapper and find award space
with your favorite Oneworld search tool. Then, call Asia Miles to book your
award ticket.

Earning Asia Miles: Cathay Pacific is a 1:1 transfer partner of Amex, Bilt
Rewards, Capital One and Citi, and a 3:1 transfer partner of Marriott Bonvoy.

Related: Book this, not that: Oneworld award tickets


BOOKING AROUND-THE-WORLD TRIPS WITH QANTAS FREQUENT FLYER


Qantas' around-the-world tickets are a bit more restrictive than Asia Miles'
tickets, but they can be a good deal. SCOTT BARBOUR/GETTY IMAGES

Qantas' around-the-world award program can be difficult to find since it's named
"Oneworld Classic Flight Reward." You can only fly on Oneworld airlines (not
other Qantas partners like Emirates or El Al), and you must fly at least two
non-Qantas Oneworld airlines to use this award chart.

That said, these awards have interesting rules. Here's a look:

 * Must fly at least two Oneworld carriers, three if flying Qantas.
 * Maximum of five stopovers.
 * Maximum flight distance of 35,000 miles.
 * One stopover is allowed in any one city.
 * Two connections are allowed at any one city in the itinerary.
 * If your destination city is different than your origin, you will be charged
   based on the distance to return directly from your destination to your
   origin.
 * Ground transfers are allowed, but you will be charged for the distance
   between the two cities.
 * Backtracking is usually permitted.

Pricing is as follows:


QANTAS.COM

This award chart isn't as generous as Cathay Pacific's, but there is still some
decent value in business class. If you max out the five stopovers, you'll likely
pay 240,000-280,000 miles for a business-class around-the-world award. That
means you're effectively purchasing each flight for 40,000-45,000 miles each.
You are liable for paying fuel surcharges when carriers charge them.

Here's an example itinerary I built. It covers 31,279 miles and costs 280,000
miles in business class.


GREAT CIRCLE MAPPER
 * Los Angeles to Sydney: Qantas, stopover.
 * Sydney to Hong Kong: Cathay Pacific, stopover.
 * Hong Kong to Johannesburg: Cathay Pacific, stopover.
 * Johannesburg to Doha: Qatar Airways, stopover.
 * Doha to London: Qatar Airways, stopover.
 * London to Los Angeles: American Airlines.

How to book: Map out your trip with Great Circle Mapper and find award space
with your favorite Oneworld search tool. Then, either book online by creating a
multicity award ticket or call Qantas to book.

Earning Qantas miles: Qantas is a 1:1 transfer partner of Amex, Capital One and
Citi. You can transfer Marriott points to Qantas at a 3:1 ratio.

Related: Upgrades, lounge access and more: How to earn top-tier Oneworld status
for $1,400


SKYTEAM AROUND-THE-WORLD AWARDS

SkyTeam is the world's second-largest alliance based on the number of members.
It includes some of the most well-known airlines, like Air France, Delta, KLM
and Korean Airlines. Here are your options for booking around-the-world award
tickets with SkyTeam airlines.


BOOKING AROUND-THE-WORLD TRIPS WITH AEROMEXICO CLUB PREMIER


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Aeromexico Club Premier's SkyTeam around-the-world pass is an attractive deal
and is relatively simple in comparison to other around-the-world award options.
These awards cost 224,000 miles in economy or 352,000 in business class no
matter how many miles flown. With Amex's 1:1.6 transfer ratio, you'll need just
140,000 Membership Rewards for economy and 220,000 for business class.

The following terms apply:

 * Travel must continue in the same direction, east or west.
 * Travel must begin and end in the same country.
 * A minimum of three or a maximum of 15 stopovers are allowed.
 * No more than five stopovers per continent.
 * All flights must be booked in the same class of service.
 * Pass is valid for one year from the date of issue.

An allowance of 15 stopovers is among the most generous of any around-the-world
programs and there are no mileage limits to worry about. You can squeeze in some
long-haul flights if you don't backtrack. This is a great deal for booking long
around-the-world trips with lots of stopovers. Even if you don't max out the 15
stopovers, you may save miles by booking through Aeromexico rather than a
similar itinerary with ANA Mileage Club.

Another great thing about Club Premier is that an around-the-world ticket is
good for 365 days, meaning you could you can spend an entire year traveling the
globe. It doesn't get any better than this.

Here's an example itinerary:


GREAT CIRCLE MAPPER
 * Atlanta to Mexico City: Delta Air Lines, stopover.
 * Mexico City to Tokyo: Aeromexico, stopover.
 * Tokyo to Seoul, South Korea: Korean Airlines, stopover.
 * Seoul to Hong Kong: Korean Airlines, stopover.
 * Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Vietnam Airlines, stopover.
 * Ho Chi Minh City to Jakarta, Indonesia: Vietnam Airlines, stopover.
 * Jakarta to Amsterdam: Garuda Indonesia, stopover.
 * Amsterdam to Paris: KLM, stopover.
 * Paris to Madrid: Air France, stopover.
 * Madrid to Sao Paulo: Air Europa, stopover.
 * Sao Paulo to New York: Delta Air Lines, stopover.
 * New York to Cleveland: Delta Air Lines, stopover.
 * Cleveland to Atlanta: Delta Air Lines.

You are liable for paying fuel surcharges on Aeromexico around-the-world
tickets, but they're usually reasonable.

How to book: Map out your trip with Great Circle Mapper and find award space
with your favorite SkyTeam search tool. Then, call Aeromexico to book.

Earning Premier points: Aeromexico is a 1:1.6 transfer partner of Amex, a 1:1
transfer partner of Capital One and a 3:1 transfer partner of Marriott.

Related: Book this, not that: SkyTeam award tickets


STAR ALLIANCE AROUND-THE-WORLD AWARDS

With 28 member airlines serving over 1,300 destinations worldwide, Star Alliance
is the largest of the three major alliances.

Here in the U.S., United Airlines is the major Star Alliance carrier. Other
well-known carriers include ANA, Air Canada, Avianca, Lufthansa, SAS, Singapore
and Turkish. These airlines have hubs all around the globe, making Star Alliance
a great bet for around-the-world tickets no matter where you want to go.


BOOKING AROUND-THE-WORLD TRIPS WITH ANA MILEAGE CLUB


ANA offers attractive pricing on Star Alliance around-the-world award tickets.
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ANA Mileage Club's around-the-world awards are flexible and — in my opinion —
the best way to book a Star Alliance around-the-world ticket. Rules are
relatively relaxed, but you'll want to keep the following in mind:

 * Flights must be used to cross both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans once.
 * You must fly east to west or west to east and can't backtrack.
 * Up to eight stopovers are permitted, up to three in Europe and four in Japan.
 * You can book a maximum of 12 flight segments.
 * You can also include up to four ground sectors (alternate transportation
   between two airports, even within the same city).
 * The departure date of the final international flight to return to the country
   of departure must be 10-plus days after the departure of the first
   international flight on the itinerary.

Pricing is fair too — here's a look at ANA's around-the-world award chart:


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One thing to note about ANA around-the-world awards is that you're liable for
paying fuel surcharges, taxes and other fees if the operating carrier charges
them. This can make booking tickets with carriers like Lufthansa and Austrian
Airlines pricey. Thankfully, you can avoid these surcharges by booking with the
following airlines that do not add fuel surcharges:

 * Air China.
 * Air New Zealand.
 * ANA.
 * Avianca.
 * Brussels Airlines.
 * EgyptAir.
 * Ethiopian Airlines.
 * LOT Polish Airlines (low surcharges).
 * Scandinavian Airlines.
 * Singapore Airlines.
 * South African Airways.
 * TAP Air Portugal.
 * United Airlines.

While first-class pricing is enticing for a long around-the-world trip, Star
Alliance makes it hard to book. Singapore and Swiss don't release first-class
award space to partners. Lufthansa only does within 15 days of departure,
leaving ANA as one of the only Star Alliance carriers that will let you book
first class with miles. Thankfully, Star Alliance has great business-class
options for you to choose from.

Take the following example, which covers over 20,500 flight miles and includes
seven stopovers. This ticket costs 125,000 miles, around what most carriers
would charge for a simple round-trip business-class ticket to Asia.


GREAT CIRCLE MAPPER
 * Newark to Frankfurt: United, stopover.
 * Frankfurt to Prague: Lufthansa, stopover.
 * Prague to Warsaw, Poland: LOT Polish Airlines, stopover.
 * Warsaw to Singapore: LOT Polish Airlines, stopover.
 * Singapore to Hong Kong: Singapore Airlines, stopover.
 * Hong Kong to Seoul: Asiana, stopover.
 * Seoul to Tokyo: ANA, stopover.
 * Tokyo to New York: ANA.

How to book: Map out your trip with Great Circle Mapper and find award space
with your favorite Star Alliance search tool. Then, call ANA to book your award
ticket.

Earning ANA miles: If you're short on ANA miles, the carrier is a 1:1 transfer
partner of American Express Membership Rewards and a 3:1 transfer partner of
Marriott Bonvoy. Remember that Marriott also offers a 5,000-mile bonus for every
60,000 points you transfer to an airline.

Need to stock up on ANA miles? Consider applying for one of these American
Express cards that can help you earn points with your everyday spending:

 * American Express® Gold Card: Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards points after you
   spend $6,000 on eligible purchases with your new card within the first six
   months of account opening. Earn 4 points per dollar on dining at restaurants,
   4 points per dollar at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year;
   then 1x points), 3 points per dollar on airfare purchased directly from
   airlines or American Express Travel and 1 point per dollar on all other
   purchases ($250 annual fee; see rates and fees).
 * The Platinum Card® from American Express: Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards
   Points after you spend $8,000 on purchases within the first six months of
   card membership. Earn 5 points per dollar on airfare purchased directly from
   airlines or with American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 on these
   purchases per calendar year), 5 points per dollar on prepaid hotels booked
   with American Express Travel and Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts, and 1 point per
   dollar on all other purchases ($695 annual fee; see rates and fees).

Related: How I booked an around-the-world ticket in business class for 170,000
miles


BOOKING MINI AROUND-THE-WORLD TRIPS WITH AIR CANADA AEROPLAN


Aeroplan doesn't have true around-the-world awards, but you can leverage
stopovers for a shorter trip. HEATHER DUNBAR/SHUTTERSTOCK

Air Canada's Aeroplan program doesn't have an official around-the-world award
chart, but it allows stopovers on one-way tickets. This means you can
effectively build a mini around-the-world itinerary by maximizing these
stopovers. Routing rules are relaxed and you can stop over in a different region
than your final destination.

Here are a few rules to know:

 * Stopovers cost an additional 5,000 points.
 * Up to one stopover per one-way ticket.
 * No stopovers in the U.S. or Canada.
 * Up to six segments per one-way ticket.
 * You cannot book tickets that are 100% or more physical miles over the direct
   distance between two cities.
 * Itineraries within a single region must stay within said region.
 * There are no maximum permitted mileage restrictions for flight rewards on
   partners.
 * Open-jaw tickets are only permitted between one-way tickets, not between
   connecting cities or stopovers.
 * All flights are priced on a one-way basis.

Aeroplan prices flights based on the region you're flying to/from and the total
distance of your flight. You can view the full award chart on Air Canada's
website (PDF link). Further, the program no longer adds fuel surcharges to award
tickets, so you can book carriers like Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa without
breaking the bank.

You can maximize your Aeroplan tickets further by adding long layovers in up to
six cities per one-way ticket. So if you're flying from Newark to Dubai via
Frankfurt, you can stop over in Frankfurt for up to 24 hours without using your
one stopover. This can be powerful for quick visits to a city you've already
been to — just ensure the connection times work out.

Here's an example of a round-trip award ticket with a stopover on both the
outbound and return tickets. There's also a long-layover connection on the
outbound leg for a daylong visit to Frankfurt. This ticket costs 180,000 points
round-trip according to the North America-to-Pacific award chart.


GREAT CIRCLE MAPPER
 * Newark to Frankfurt: Lufthansa, layover.
 * Frankfurt to Munich: Lufthansa, stopover.
 * Munich to Singapore: Lufthansa, outbound final destination.
 * Singapore to Tokyo: ANA, stopover.
 * Tokyo to New York: ANA, inbound final destination.

How to book: Map out your trip with Great Circle Mapper and find award space
with your favorite Star Alliance search tool. Then, call Air Canada to book your
award ticket.

Earning Aeroplan points: Amex, Bilt and Chase points and Capital One miles
transfer to Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio. Likewise, you can transfer Marriott points
at a 3:1 ratio.

If you want to earn Capital One miles, you can open a Capital One Venture
Rewards Credit Card. The Venture card offers 75,000 bonus miles when you spend
$4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.

Related: Capital One announces new 1:1 transfer tier, additional travel partners
and more airport lounge details


BOOKING AROUND-THE-WORLD TRIPS WITH SINGAPORE AIRLINES KRISFLYER


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Singapore Airlines' around-the-world awards are poorly advertised and relatively
limited. That said, if you want to include a premium-cabin segment on Singapore
Airlines, you have to book through its KrisFlyer loyalty program. The carrier
generally doesn't release premium-cabin award space to partners.

For Singapore around-the-world award tickets:

 * Travel must continue in the same direction (east or west) with no
   backtracking.
 * Must begin and end in the same country.
 * Maximum of seven total stopovers, with a maximum of two in each country.
 * Maximum flight distance of 35,000 miles.
 * Maximum of 16 flight segments.

Thirty-five thousand miles is a shallow ceiling to place on around-the-world
awards. And the pricing is mediocre at best — especially when compared to ANA
Mileage Club. Here's a look:

 * Economy: 200,000 miles.
 * Business: 280,000 miles.
 * First: 405,000 miles.

Further, you're liable for paying fuel surcharges if charged by the partner
airline. Thankfully, Singapore Airlines doesn't charge these on its own tickets.

One way to maximize these around-the-world tickets is by building an itinerary
that includes Singapore Airlines' fifth-freedom routes. Here's an example of a
business-class around-the-world itinerary that costs 280,000 miles:


GREAT CIRCLE MAPPER
 * New York to Frankfurt: Singapore Airlines, stopover.
 * Frankfurt to Istanbul: Turkish Airlines, stopover.
 * Istanbul to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines, stopover.
 * Addis Ababa to Singapore: Ethiopian Airlines, stopover.
 * Singapore to Hong Kong: Singapore Airlines, stopover.
 * Hong Kong to Seoul: Asiana, stopover.
 * Seoul to Tokyo: Asiana, stopover.
 * Tokyo to Los Angeles: Singapore Airlines, layover.
 * Los Angeles to New York: United.

How to book: Map out your trip with Great Circle Mapper and find award space
with your favorite Star Alliance search tool. Then, call Singapore Airlines to
book your award ticket.

Earning KrisFlyer miles: Singapore is a 1:1 transfer partner of Amex, Capital
One, Chase and Citi. It's also 3:1 transfer partner of Marriott.

If you're under 5/24, your best bet is to apply for a Chase card with one of
these heightened welcome bonuses:

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   $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
 * Ink Business Preferred Credit Card – Earn 100,000 bonus points after you
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 * Chase Sapphire Reserve – Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on
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Related: Book this, not that: Star Alliance award tickets


BOTTOM LINE

Around-the-world awards are not for the faint of heart, nor are they an option
for every traveler.

They often require multiple weeks (or even months) to enjoy the stops, which
requires commitment. That doesn't even consider the time needed to research and
book the flights to make it work. That being said, if you're able to embark on a
multistop trip, these awards can let you do it for just a fraction of the cost
of booking tickets separately. Even "shorter" trips of only three or four
destinations can benefit from this booking option in the right circumstances.

For rates and fees of the Amex Gold Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum Card, click here.

Additional reporting by Ehsan Haque.

Featured image by (Photo by Jacob Lund / Shutterstock.com)
Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those
of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been
reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.


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BEST FOR BEGINNERS


CHASE SAPPHIRE PREFERRED® CARD


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TPG Editor‘s Rating
Open Editors rating
Card Rating is based on the opinion of TPG‘s editors and is not influenced by
the card issuer.

4.5 / 5
Go to review
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at Chase's secure site


REWARDS

1 - 5X points
details

5x5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠.3x3x on dining, select streaming
services and online groceries.2x2x on all other travel purchases.1x1x on all
other purchases.




INTRO OFFER

75,000 bonus points
details
Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3
months from account opening. That's over $900 when you redeem through Chase
Travel℠.



ANNUAL FEE

$95


RECOMMENDED CREDIT

670-850
Excellent/Good
more info
Credit ranges are a variation of FICO© Score 8, one of many types of credit
scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.



WHY WE CHOSE IT

We love the Chase Sapphire Preferred because it's a great introduction into the
world of travel rewards. The card recently revamped its earning rates so
cardholders can accrue rewards even faster. Point are worth 1.25 cents apiece
when redeemed for travel through Chase, but can also be transferred to 11
airline and three hotel partners for even more choices, including those
first-class flights and fancy suites you've been dreaming of.
Pros & Cons



PROS

 * Earn multiple points per dollar on things like travel and dining
 * The current welcome bonus on this card is quite generous. TPG values it at
   $1,538.
 * Premium travel protection benefits including trip cancellation insurance,
   primary car rental insurance and lost luggage insurance


CONS

 * The card comes with a $95 annual fee

More Details

 * Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3
   months from account opening. That's over $900 when you redeem through Chase
   Travel℠.
 * Enjoy benefits such as 5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3x on
   dining, select streaming services and online groceries, 2x on all other
   travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases, $50 Annual Chase Travel Hotel
   Credit, plus more.
 * Get 25% more value when you redeem for airfare, hotels, car rentals and
   cruises through Chase Travel℠. For example, 75,000 points are worth $937.50
   toward travel.
 * Count on Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Collision
   Damage Waiver, Lost Luggage Insurance and more.
 * Get complimentary access to DashPass which unlocks $0 delivery fees and lower
   service fees for a minimum of one year when you activate by December 31,
   2024.
 * Member FDIC

Apply Now
Apply for Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
at Chase's secure site
BEST FOR BEGINNERS


CHASE SAPPHIRE PREFERRED® CARD

TPG Editor‘s Rating
Open Editors rating
Card Rating is based on the opinion of TPG‘s editors and is not influenced by
the card issuer.

4.5 / 5
Go to review


REWARDS RATE

5x5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠.3x3x on dining, select streaming
services and online groceries.2x2x on all other travel purchases.1x1x on all
other purchases.


 * INTRO OFFER
   OPEN INTRO BONUS
   EARN 75,000 BONUS POINTS AFTER YOU SPEND $4,000 ON PURCHASES IN THE FIRST 3
   MONTHS FROM ACCOUNT OPENING. THAT'S OVER $900 WHEN YOU REDEEM THROUGH CHASE
   TRAVEL℠.
   
   
   75,000 bonus points
   


 * ANNUAL FEE
   
   $95


 * RECOMMENDED CREDIT
   OPEN CREDIT SCORE DESCRIPTION
   CREDIT RANGES ARE A VARIATION OF FICO© SCORE 8, ONE OF MANY TYPES OF CREDIT
   SCORES LENDERS MAY USE WHEN CONSIDERING YOUR CREDIT CARD APPLICATION.
   
   
   670-850
   Excellent/Good


WHY WE CHOSE IT

We love the Chase Sapphire Preferred because it's a great introduction into the
world of travel rewards. The card recently revamped its earning rates so
cardholders can accrue rewards even faster. Point are worth 1.25 cents apiece
when redeemed for travel through Chase, but can also be transferred to 11
airline and three hotel partners for even more choices, including those
first-class flights and fancy suites you've been dreaming of.
View More

Pros & ConsMore Details


PROS

 * Earn multiple points per dollar on things like travel and dining
 * The current welcome bonus on this card is quite generous. TPG values it at
   $1,538.
 * Premium travel protection benefits including trip cancellation insurance,
   primary car rental insurance and lost luggage insurance


CONS

 * The card comes with a $95 annual fee

 * Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3
   months from account opening. That's over $900 when you redeem through Chase
   Travel℠.
 * Enjoy benefits such as 5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3x on
   dining, select streaming services and online groceries, 2x on all other
   travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases, $50 Annual Chase Travel Hotel
   Credit, plus more.
 * Get 25% more value when you redeem for airfare, hotels, car rentals and
   cruises through Chase Travel℠. For example, 75,000 points are worth $937.50
   toward travel.
 * Count on Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Collision
   Damage Waiver, Lost Luggage Insurance and more.
 * Get complimentary access to DashPass which unlocks $0 delivery fees and lower
   service fees for a minimum of one year when you activate by December 31,
   2024.
 * Member FDIC

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