The Chase Sapphire Preferred card just got more valuable for road trips and summer travel: See what’s new

You don’t necessarily need a high-annual-fee card like Chase Sapphire Reserve or Amex Platinum to get access to travel deal this summer. Chase is giving its popular $95/year Sapphire Preferred card a significant refresh, adding new bonus categories, expanding travel benefits, and introducing a Global Entry credit, all while keeping the card’s annual fee unchanged. The updates take effect June 15, 2026, Chase executives say the goal is to build on what has made Sapphire Preferred one of the most popular travel rewards cards in its category. “It’s been about five years since we last made any material updates to Sapphire Preferred, and we are super proud of the fact that it’s still recognized as one of the best travel cards out there, but it’s time for an update,” Chris Reagan, president of Branded Cards at Chase, said during a media briefing announcing the changes. “Our objective in this is really simple: we want more card members and more happy card members.” The refresh includes new earning categories, richer travel credits, additional travel protections, and a new Global Entry benefit. However, it also includes two changes likely to attract scrutiny from points enthusiasts: the elimination of the card’s 10% anniversary bonus and a reduction in the value of transfers to World of Hyatt. More Ways To Earn Points The biggest changes come on the rewards side. Starting June 15, Sapphire Preferred cardholders will earn: 3x points on gas purchases 3x points on EV charging 3x points on vacation rentals through brands such as Airbnb and Vrbo 5x points on travel booked through Chase Travel 2x points on other travel purchases 3x points on dining worldwide 3x points on streaming services 3x points on online grocery purchases The addition of gas stations and EV charging fills a gap that many cardholders have pointed out over the years. “We’ve heard the feedback from customers over the years,” Laura Pic