Earning & Accumulation

Chase Aeroplan: 10x on gas, grocery and restaurants (targeted, up to $1,000 in spend)

• Source: Doctor of Credit
• Link: Doctor of Credit
• Ends: December 31, 2026
• What: Chase is offering some Aeroplan cardholders 10x points on gas, grocery and restaurant purchases from October 1 through December 31, 2026, on up to $1,000 in spend.
• Why it matters: If targeted, this is effectively 10,000 Aeroplan points on routine spending; Aeroplan is also a Chase UR transfer partner, so the points stack into the same program.

Hyatt promo: 3,000 bonus points for every 3 nights stayed (max 36,000)

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• Ends: mid-December 2026 (see source)
• What: World of Hyatt registration is open for a global promotion awarding 3,000 bonus points for every three nights stayed, capped at 36,000 bonus points.
• Why it matters: Hyatt remains a Chase UR transfer partner (at a reduced ratio for some cards as of Oct. 1), and stacking this promo on award or cash stays boosts the value of transferred points.

United shopping portal: Spend $150 and get 500 bonus miles

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• Ends: October 5, 2026
• What: Spend $150 or more online or in-store with a linked card through the United shopping portal and earn 500 bonus MileagePlus miles.
• Why it matters: A low-effort multiplier on spending you may already be doing, and United miles pair with Chase UR transfers to MileagePlus.

Other Chase UR News

Chase cutting Hyatt transfer ratio to 4:3 for Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• Ends: October 1, 2026 (1:1 ratio ends)
• What: The Chase-to-World of Hyatt transfer ratio drops from 1:1 to 4:3 on October 1 for Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Ink Business Preferred cardholders.
• Why it matters: Transfers made before Oct. 1 preserve the 1:1 rate, so any near-term Hyatt award plans are worth funding now rather than later. (TPG and Upgraded Points covered the same change.)

[Rumor] Chase to add Qantas and Cathay Pacific as 1:1 transfer partners

• Source: Doctor of Credit
• Link: Doctor of Credit
• What: An unverified Reddit report claims Chase will add Qantas and Cathay Pacific as 1:1 Ultimate Rewards transfer partners.
• Why it matters: New partners would broaden redemption options, though this is unconfirmed and Doctor of Credit notes neither program offers many standout sweet spots.

Honorable Mentions

• [Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points With up to a 55% Bonus [Until November 23]](https://upgradedpoints.com/news/buy-marriott-bonvoy-points/) — Targeted bonus on purchased Bonvoy points through Nov. 23, 2026; Marriott is a Chase UR transfer partner, but buying is rarely worth it for most.
• JetBlue Amex Offer: Get $40 back when spending $200+ — Targeted Amex Offer on JetBlue spend; JetBlue is a Chase UR transfer partner even though the offer is Amex-side.
• Targeted Southwest promo: Get 5,000 Rapid Rewards points just for existing — Some Rapid Rewards members are receiving 5,000 points with no action required.
• Wow: A new 5% office supply store card from U.S. Bank hits the market — A competitor to the Ink Business Cash's office supply category, worth knowing if you max out that cap.