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3x on the first $150,000 in travel, shipping, internet and ad spend each year. Chase may limit the bonus to once per lifetime.
Full reviewTravelBonus alert · Elevated offer
Refreshed with a $100 annual hotel credit. Hyatt transfers drop to 4:3 for new cardmembers.
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Probably the best airline card: a companion award every anniversary and 3x on eligible foreign purchases.
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Up to $400 in flight credits before first renewal, plus enough elite nights to pick a suite upgrade.
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Gary’s take: 100,000 points with a new $100 hotel credit, though Hyatt transfers drop to 4:3 for new cardmembers.
100,000 points
Gary describes it as probably the best airline card, highlighting a companion award every anniversary.
80,000 points + 25,000-point Global Companion Award
Gary’s take: a 100,000-point bonus worth jumping on, with 3x on travel, shipping, internet and ads.
100,000 points