Chase Ultimate Rewards Digest — 2026-07-29 to 2026-08-05

Transfer Bonuses

Current transfer bonus roundup for August 2026

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• What: A roundup of the points transfer bonuses currently on offer for August 2026 across major bank and airline programs.
• Why it matters: It's the fastest way to spot elevated transfer ratios before moving Chase UR points to partners like Hyatt, Aeroplan, Flying Blue, or Marriott.

Earning & Accumulation

Chase Offer: $30 back on $150+ Turo rental

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• What: A targeted Chase Offer gives $30 back as a statement credit when you spend $150 or more on a Turo rental.
• Why it matters: Apply it to a Turo booking you were already planning, and you still earn points on the Chase card used to pay.

Chase Offer: 8% back on up to $125 at Viator/TripAdvisor Experiences

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• What: A targeted Chase Offer earns 8% back as a statement credit on up to $125 in Viator or TripAdvisor Experiences bookings.
• Why it matters: It's an easy discount on tours and activities, on top of the UR points your card earns.

Other Chase UR News

Chase Travel adds filter for The Edit hotels

• Source: Upgraded Points
• Link: Upgraded Points
• What: Chase Travel has added a dedicated filter to show The Edit hotels, making it easier to find properties eligible for the annual The Edit credit.
• Why it matters: If you hold a card with the annual The Edit credit, this removes the guesswork from booking eligible hotels through Chase Travel.

Chase "drastically remodeled" the Sapphire Reserve, per 2026 review

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• What: Frequent Miler's 2026 review says Chase has drastically remodeled the Sapphire Reserve and covers the card's current benefits and protections.
• Why it matters: Chase UR maximizers should see what changed before choosing between the Sapphire Reserve and Preferred — or deciding whether to keep the card.

Why the Sapphire Reserve for Business can pay for itself

• Source: Upgraded Points
• Link: Upgraded Points
• What: Upgraded Points breaks down how the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business' benefits can offset its high annual fee.
• Why it matters: Business owners weighing this card get a clear view of the perks that justify the fee.

Ninth Chase Sapphire Lounge opens; podcast evaluates the network

• Source: Upgraded Points
• Link: Upgraded Points
• What: The ninth Chase Sapphire Lounge has opened in Dallas, and this podcast episode tours it while debating whether the lounges live up to the hype.
• Why it matters: Lounge access is a flagship Sapphire Reserve benefit, and the growing network improves the card's real-world value.

Marriott renews Chase and Amex co-brand partnership

• Source: Doctor of Credit
• Link: Doctor of Credit
• What: Marriott's Q2 earnings call confirmed a renewed co-brand partnership with Chase and American Express, with refreshed cards mentioned.
• Why it matters: Marriott Bonvoy is a Chase UR transfer partner, and a refreshed Chase Marriott card lineup could introduce new offers and benefits.

Honorable Mentions

• Chase Aeroplan Card: 75,000 + 25,000 point offer — Chase's Aeroplan card is offering 100,000 Aeroplan points (75,000 + 25,000 split) for a limited time; Aeroplan is also a Chase UR transfer partner.
• Chase United Explorer: $500 statement credit + 25,000 miles + 10,000 AU miles — A standout Chase United Explorer offer with a $500 statement credit and 25,000 miles (10,000 more for adding an authorized user).
• Flying Blue Promo Rewards for August: 25% off to/from Europe — Award sale on select US–Europe routes that's bookable with points transferred from Chase UR to Flying Blue.
• Buy Marriott Bonvoy points with up to a 50% bonus — Marriott's points purchase promo runs through September 9 and can top up a Chase UR transfer for a redemption.
• Southwest Rapid Rewards selling points at up to 50% off — Discounted Southwest points purchase (as low as 1.5 cents per point) in a program Chase UR transfers to.
• Earn a limited-time Southwest Companion Pass with one round trip or two one-ways — Fly one round trip (or two one-way flights) to earn a Southwest Companion Pass valid in early 2027.
• Save 15% on IHG award stays at new hotels — IHG is discounting award stays at new and recently refreshed hotels, bookable with points transferred from Chase.
• Hotel 50 Bowery (JdV by Hyatt): the best "value" Hyatt in NYC? — A Hyatt hotel review relevant to anyone redeeming Chase UR through Hyatt for a New York stay.