Chase Ultimate Rewards Digest — 2026-06-17 to 2026-06-24

Transfer Bonuses

Chase reducing Hyatt transfer ratio for Sapphire Preferred holders

• Source: The Points Guy
• Link: The Points Guy
• What: Chase is reducing the Hyatt transfer ratio for Sapphire Preferred Card holders, requiring more spending for the same Hyatt awards.
• Why it matters: This devaluation makes Hyatt redemptions less valuable for Sapphire Preferred users, while the Sapphire Reserve retains the 1:1 transfer ratio.

Credit Card Sign-up Bonuses

Chase Sapphire Preferred: 100,000 points after spending requirement

• Source: The Points Guy
• Link: The Points Guy
• What: The Chase Sapphire Preferred is offering a high welcome bonus of 100,000 points.
• Why it matters: This is an elevated offer for one of the most versatile Chase UR-earning cards, worth at least $1,000 in travel via Chase Travel or potentially more when transferred to partners.

Chase Sapphire Reserve holders may be eligible for Sapphire Preferred bonus

• Source: The Points Guy
• Link: The Points Guy
• What: Existing Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders may qualify for the Sapphire Preferred's 100,000-point welcome bonus.
• Why it matters: This allows current Reserve holders to earn a second Sapphire bonus without being subject to the 48-month rule, as long as they haven't received a bonus on the Preferred.

Earning & Accumulation

Chase Ink Plus temporarily honoring 5x on shipping purchases

• Source: Doctor of Credit
• Link: Doctor of Credit
• Ends: June 27, 2026
• What: After an erroneous email about losing 5x on office supply stores, Chase confirmed no changes are occurring and is temporarily honoring 5x on shipping purchases through June 27.
• Why it matters: Ink Plus cardholders can continue earning 5x on office supply and shipping categories, a key earning strategy for manufactured spend and business expenses.

Other Chase UR News

Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Reserve: Hyatt transfer ratio now a key differentiator

• Source: One Mile at a Time
• Link: One Mile at a Time
• What: With the Sapphire Preferred's June 2026 refresh, the Reserve is now the only Chase UR card with a 1:1 World of Hyatt transfer ratio.
• Why it matters: This makes the Reserve more valuable for Hyatt loyalists, while the Preferred gains other benefits like a bigger hotel credit and new bonus categories.

Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Ink Business Preferred comparison

• Source: One Mile at a Time
• Link: One Mile at a Time
• What: A detailed comparison of the Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred after the Sapphire Preferred's June 2026 refresh.
• Why it matters: Helps readers decide which Chase UR card best fits their spending and travel needs, especially with the Preferred's updated bonus categories and credits.

Honorable Mentions

• Buy IHG Points for as low as 0.5 cents each — IHG is offering a 100% bonus on purchased points through July 16, 2026; useful for topping up IHG accounts transferred from Chase UR.
• Hyatt promo: Earn 2K bonus points every 2 nights from 2nd stay — World of Hyatt promotion earning 2,000 bonus points per two-night stay (capped at 8,000); relevant for Chase UR transfers to Hyatt.
• Newegg: Buy $500 Southwest gift cards for $450 with promo code FTTF6927 — 10% discount on Southwest gift cards, useful for Southwest flyers who transfer Chase UR to Southwest.