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Chase's loyalty program is called Ultimate Rewards. {{Link|Ultimate Rewards}}
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Ultimate Rewards is the name of Chase's own rewards program. {{Link|Ultimate Rewards}}
  
 
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<li>'''You can transfer your Ultimate Reward points to many different frequent flyer and hotel loyalty programs'''. Ultimate Reward points can be converted into frequent flyer miles with any of about a dozen different frequent flyer programs. This gives you the flexibility to take advantage of award space on over a hundred different airlines, and the ability to combine the points you earn from your credit card, with points you earned directly with the airline program. In many cases, you can take advantage of available award space, by booking frequent flyer tickets with one of several different programs, allowing you to take advantage of whichever program's award chart requires the fewest miles for the trip.</li>  
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<li>'''Ultimate Rewards points can be transferred to many different frequent flyer and hotel loyalty programs'''. his gives you the flexibility to take advantage of award space on over a hundred different airlines. In many cases, you can choose to book a flight through one of several different partner programs, allowing you to take advantage of whichever program requires the fewest miles and fees for your trip.</li>  
  
<li>'''Unlike the other "transferable" point programs, you can get good value from your Ultimate Reward points, without needing to hassle with frequent flyer tickets'''. Ultimate Reward points can be converted into Hyatt hotel points, which can easily be used for award nights, at values typically over {{Value|Hyatt}} cents per point. If you have the Sapphire Reserve card, you can use your points, instead of cash, to purchase most types of travel, via the Chase website, at 1.5 cents per point. And you can get often get slightly more value than that when using your points to purchase Southwest Airline tickets. </li>  
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<li>'''Unlike the other "transferable" point programs, you can redeem your Ultimate Rewards Points for good value, without needing to hassle with frequent flyer tickets'''. Ultimate Rewards points can be converted into Hyatt hotel points, which can easily be used for award nights at point values typically over {{Value|Hyatt}} cents each. If you have the Sapphire Reserve Card, you can "cash out" your points at 1.5 cents per point. And you can get similar value using your points to purchase Southwest Airline tickets.</li>  
  
While you can typically get the most value for your points, by using them for frequent flyer tickets, you can easily get good value, with much less effort, with other types of redemptions.  
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While you can still typically get the most value for your points through good-value frequent flyer tickets, you can easily get good value, with much less effort, through these other types of redemptions. And you can sometimes get as much as 3 cents in value on better-than-normal Hyatt redemptions.  
  
<li>'''We value Ultimate Reward points at {{Value|UR}} cents each'''. Because you can take advantage of award space and "sweet spots" from many different frequent flyer programs, Ultimate Reward points are worth more than any single type of airline miles. If you highly valuable premium-cabin award tickets, Ultimate Reward points are worth a little more. If you want to avoid the hassles associated with frequent flyer tickets, they are worth a little less. {{Link|Point Values}}</li>  
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<li>'''We value Ultimate Reward points at {{Value|UR}} cents each'''. Because you can take advantage of award space and "sweet spots" from many different frequent flyer programs, Ultimate Reward points are worth more than any single type of airline miles. If you highly valuable premium-cabin award tickets, Ultimate Reward points are worth even more. If you want to avoid the hassles associated with frequent flyer tickets, they are worth a little less. {{Link|Point Values}}</li>  
  
Even if you just use them, like cash, to purchase travel at 1.5 cents each, the reward rate on any purchase with the Chase Freedom card is 2.25 cents per dollar, the reward rate on travel and restaurant purchases with the Sapphire Reserve is 4.5 cents per dollar, and the signup bonus for the Sapphire Cards is worth $750.<noinclude>[[Category:Content]]</noinclude>
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Even if you use them like cash, the reward rate on any purchase with the Chase Reserve / Chase Unlimited combo is 2.25 cents per dollar, the reward rate on travel and restaurant purchases with the Sapphire Reserve is 4.5 cents per dollar, and the signup bonus for the Sapphire Cards is worth $750.<noinclude>[[Category:Content]]</noinclude>

Latest revision as of 19:52, 10 October 2020

Ultimate Rewards is the name of Chase's own rewards program. Ultimate Rewards Guide

  • Ultimate Rewards points can be transferred to many different frequent flyer and hotel loyalty programs. his gives you the flexibility to take advantage of award space on over a hundred different airlines. In many cases, you can choose to book a flight through one of several different partner programs, allowing you to take advantage of whichever program requires the fewest miles and fees for your trip.
  • Unlike the other "transferable" point programs, you can redeem your Ultimate Rewards Points for good value, without needing to hassle with frequent flyer tickets. Ultimate Rewards points can be converted into Hyatt hotel points, which can easily be used for award nights at point values typically over 1.7 cents each. If you have the Sapphire Reserve Card, you can "cash out" your points at 1.5 cents per point. And you can get similar value using your points to purchase Southwest Airline tickets.
  • While you can still typically get the most value for your points through good-value frequent flyer tickets, you can easily get good value, with much less effort, through these other types of redemptions. And you can sometimes get as much as 3 cents in value on better-than-normal Hyatt redemptions.

  • We value Ultimate Reward points at 1.7 cents each. Because you can take advantage of award space and "sweet spots" from many different frequent flyer programs, Ultimate Reward points are worth more than any single type of airline miles. If you highly valuable premium-cabin award tickets, Ultimate Reward points are worth even more. If you want to avoid the hassles associated with frequent flyer tickets, they are worth a little less. How Much are Points Worth?
  • Even if you use them like cash, the reward rate on any purchase with the Chase Reserve / Chase Unlimited combo is 2.25 cents per dollar, the reward rate on travel and restaurant purchases with the Sapphire Reserve is 4.5 cents per dollar, and the signup bonus for the Sapphire Cards is worth $750.