Update: Effective January 12, 2020, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® annual fee is $550.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® annual fee is increasing to $550 starting this Sunday, January 12, 2020. Prospective applicants have until end of day on January 11, 2020 to apply for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® card at a $450 annual fee.
If you've been thinking about opening this card for a while, now is the best time since you can save $100 on the annual fee and still take advantage of the new perks offered.
Chase added Lyft and DoorDash perks that are valued at up to $559. Here's the break down:
- $239 for a complimentary year of Lyft Pink membership, which includes 15% off car rides, relaxed cancellations, priority airport pickups, up to three free 30-minute bike and scooter rides per month and more. Plus earn 10X points on Lyft rides, through March 2022
- $120 statement credit for DoorDash ($60 in 2020 and $60 in 2021)
- up to $200 for a free DashPass membership, depending on when you activate, which provides free delivery and lower service fees from hundreds of restaurants on orders of $12 or more
Cardholders continue to receive:
- 3X points on travel (airfare, hotels, car rentals) and dining purchases worldwide
- 50% more value on points redeemed for travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards
- $300 annual travel credit to cover eligible expenses at airlines, hotels, car rental agencies and more
- $100 application fee credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck
- Complimentary Priority Pass Select membership, with access to over 1,000 VIP lounges in more than 500 cities worldwide
- Visa Infinite perks, such as hard-to-find primary rental car insurance, trip cancellation and interruption insurance, lost luggage reimbursement and more
The card continues to offer a generous welcome bonus: Earn 50,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening — worth up to $750 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®.
Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Rewards
10X points on Lyft rides through March 2022, 3X points on travel worldwide (immediately after earning your $300 annual travel credit), 3X points on dining at restaurants worldwide, 1X point per $1 on all other purchases
Welcome bonus
50,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening — worth up to $750 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®
Annual fee
$550
Intro APR
None
Regular APR
18.49% to 25.49% variable
Balance transfer fee
5%, minimum $5
Foreign transaction fee
None
Credit needed
Excellent
Terms apply.
If you're not willing to pay $450 or $550, consider the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card with a $95 annual fee. (Compare the Chase Sapphire Reserve® card and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® card.)
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Rewards
5X points on Lyft rides through March 2022, 2X points on travel and dining worldwide, 1X points on all other purchases
Welcome bonus
60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening — worth up to $750 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®
Annual fee
$95
Intro APR
None
Regular APR
17.49% to 24.49% variable on purchases and balance transfers
Balance transfer fee
Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater
Foreign transaction fee
None
Credit needed
Excellent/Good
Terms apply.




