Chase Ultimate Rewards

In the world of credit card rewards programs in the United States, Chase Ultimate Rewards stands out from the competition.

It’s one of the most flexible and advantageous reward systems, offering a multitude of ways to collect and use your points. Whether you’re a frequent traveler, an avid shopper or simply looking for a way to maximize your daily spending, Chase Ultimate Rewards has something for everyone.

There are several ways to earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points.

First, you earn points by making purchases with your eligible Chase credit cards:

• Chase Sapphire Preferred
• Chase Sapphire Reserve
• Chase Freedom Flex℠
• Chase Freedom Unlimited^®
• Ink Business Preferred^® Credit Card
• Ink Business Cash^® Credit Card
• Ink Business Unlimited^® Credit Card

You earn at least 1 point per dollar spent on all purchases, and some cards offer additional rewards for purchases in specific categories.

What’s more, Chase regularly offers targeted deals that allow you to earn extra points. For example, you could earn 5 points per dollar spent at a particular merchant for a limited period of time.

Sign-up bonuses and incentives, such as bonuses for referring friends, co-workers or family members, can also help you increase your Chase Ultimate Rewards points balance.

One of the biggest advantages of Chase Ultimate Rewards is the diversity of redemption options. You can use your points to earn cashback, book travel, buy gift cards, shop on Amazon and even purchase Apple products.

The value of a Chase Ultimate Rewards point varies according to how you use it.

When redeemed for cashback, one Chase Ultimate Rewards point is worth 1 cent. For gift cards, most cost the equivalent of 1 cent per point, although Chase often sells specific gift cards at a reduced rate. Purchases on Amazon and Apple can be made at a rate of 0.8 and 1 cent per point, respectively.

However, one of the best ways to maximize the value of your points is to use them for travel.

By booking your trip via Chase and paying with your points, you can earn a value of 1 to 1.5 cents per point, depending on the card you have. Plus, you can transfer your points to Chase airline and hotel partner programs, which can offer even greater value.

Here is the list of 11 Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partners to airline loyalty programs:

• Aer Lingus AerClub
• Air Canada Aeroplan
• Air France-KLM Flying Blue
• British Airways Executive Club
• Emirates Skywards
• Iberia Plus
• JetBlue TrueBlue
• Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
• Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards
• United MileagePlus
• Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

You can also transfer your Chase Ultimate Rewards points to 3 hotel partners:

• IHG Rewards Club
• Marriott Bonvoy
• World of Hyatt