Chase Sapphire Reserve Bonus Categories

Hardware and accessory purchases, up to 50,000 total points

Earn 3x Ultimate Rewards points at restaurants worldwide with no caps or categories

Earn 4x Ultimate Rewards on flights booked directly with airlines, outside Chase Travel

Earn 4x Ultimate Rewards on hotels booked directly with the hotel, outside Chase Travel

Limited time promotion through Lyft app

Unlock Hyatt Explorist, IHG Diamond and Southwest A-List status, a $250 Shops at Chase credit and a $500 Southwest credit at $75K annual spend.

Pro Tips

1. 1Hyatt Explorist status (normally requires 30 nights) includes free breakfast, club lounge access, and suite upgrades
2. 2IHG Diamond Elite (normally requires 70 nights) provides room upgrades, late checkout, and bonus points
3. 3Southwest A-List includes priority boarding and 25% bonus points on all flights

Value Analysis

Estimated Value

$10

Earn 8x Ultimate Rewards on all travel booked through Chase Travel — hotels, flights, and car rentals in one category

Get 8x points per dollar through Chase Travel, 4x on flights and hotels booked directly, 3x on dining, 1x everywhere else

Pro Tips

1. 1Chase Travel bookings earn the highest rate (8x), but direct bookings (4x) often include elite benefits and easier changes
2. 2Combine high earning rates with 1.5cpp redemptions through Chase Travel for effective 12% return on travel portal bookings
3. 3Look for Points Boost properties and flights that offer up to 2x redemption value (3cpp) on select premium travel