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Chase Sapphire Preferred Card

Travel Benefits Guide 2026

$95
Annual Fee
โŒ
Lounge Access
Secondary
Rental Coverage
None
Foreign Tx Fee

๐Ÿ“Œ At a Glance: Top Travel Perks

Travel Benefits Breakdown

Here's exactly what you get โ€” and what you don't โ€” when you use the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card for travel.

โœˆ๏ธ Lounge Access

This card does not include airport lounge access. Consider upgrading to a premium card or purchasing a Priority Pass membership separately.

๐Ÿ›‚ Global Entry / TSA PreCheck Credit

No Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit on this card.

โฑ๏ธ Trip Delay Insurance

If your trip is delayed by 12+ hours, you're covered for up to $500/person in expenses.

Covers: meals, lodging, essential items

Triggers at 12 hours (vs 6 hours for Sapphire Reserve). Covers cardholder and family.

Must book travel with this card. Keep all receipts for reimbursement.

๐Ÿšซ Trip Cancellation & Interruption

Reimburses up to $10,000/person (max $20,000/trip) if you must cancel or cut short your trip.

Covered reasons: sickness, severe weather, jury duty, change in military orders

๐Ÿงณ Baggage Insurance

Lost/stolen/damaged baggage: Up to $3,000/person

Delayed baggage: Up to $500/person after 6+ hours. Covers essential items, toiletries, clothing.

๐Ÿฅ Emergency Medical & Evacuation

Travel and Emergency Assistance Services provides referrals for medical/legal services. Does NOT cover evacuation costs or medical treatment โ€” cardholder is responsible for costs of services obtained.

๐Ÿš— Rental Car Insurance

Secondary coverage โ€” you must file with your personal auto insurance first, then this card covers the remainder.

Coverage amount: Up to $60,000

Covers: collision damage, theft

Excludes: liability, personal injury

Eligible countries: Most countries worldwide.

Secondary coverage (not primary like Sapphire Reserve). Covers rental vehicles with MSRP of $125,000 or less.

๐ŸŒ Foreign Transaction Fees

โœ… No foreign transaction fees โ€” use this card internationally without paying an extra 2โ€“3% on every purchase.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Annual Credits & Perks

Rewards Structure

1x Ultimate Rewards per $1
Base rate on all purchases
5x on travel booked through Chase Travel; 2x on all other travel
Travel purchases
3x on dining worldwide
Dining
3x on select streaming services
streaming
3x (excludes Target, Walmart, wholesale clubs)
online grocery

Point / Mile Values

  • Cash back / statement credit: ~1ยข per point
  • Travel portal redemption: ~1ยข per point
  • Transfer partners: varies (often 0.015-0.02+ with airline/hotel partners)

Pros & Cons for Travelers

๐Ÿ‘ Pros

  • โœ… No foreign transaction fees โ€” safe to use internationally
  • โœ… Rental car collision coverage (secondary)
  • โœ… Trip cancellation coverage (up to $10,000/person)
  • โœ… Trip delay coverage after 12+ hours
  • โœ… Low annual fee ($95) relative to benefits

๐Ÿ‘Ž Cons

  • โŒ No airport lounge access
  • โŒ No Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit
  • โŒ No emergency medical evacuation coverage

๐ŸŽฏ Who Is This Card Best For?

Travelers who want strong trip insurance protections and flexible point transfers at a low annual fee

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