Top Picks This Week

Chase Sapphire Preferred: 100,000 points after $5k in 3 months

• Issuer: Chase
• Source: The Points Guy
• Link: The Points Guy
• Annual fee: see source
• Ends: see source (multiple articles note it's ending soon)
• What: Earn 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months.
• Why it matters: Valued at $2,000+ in travel via transfer partners, this is the highest publicly available Sapphire Preferred bonus in years and is time-sensitive.

Hilton Amex Cards: Up to 175,000 points across multiple cards

• Issuer: American Express
• Source: Upgraded Points
• Link: Upgraded Points
• Annual fee: see source
• Ends: July 29, 2026
• What: Elevated welcome offers are available across the Hilton co-branded Amex card lineup, with up to 175,000 Hilton Honors points.
• Why it matters: These elevated offers are ending in just over a week, making them the most time-sensitive deals this week.

Amex Platinum Card: Up to 175,000 Membership Rewards points

• Issuer: American Express
• Source: One Mile at a Time
• Link: One Mile at a Time
• Annual fee: see source
• Ends: see source
• What: A welcome offer of up to 175,000 Membership Rewards points after meeting the spend requirement.
• Why it matters: This is a top-tier bonus on one of the most premium travel cards, worth $1,750+ in transferable points.

Business Cards

Chase Ink Business Cash: $1,000 bonus after $7,500 in 3 months

• Issuer: Chase
• Source: The Points Guy
• Link: The Points Guy
• Annual fee: $0
• Ends: see source
• What: Earn a $1,000 cash-back bonus after spending $7,500 in the first 3 months.
• Why it matters: This is a strong no-annual-fee business card bonus that can be redeemed for cash or converted to Ultimate Rewards points if you also have a Sapphire card.

Newly Elevated & Limited-Time

Chase Sapphire Preferred: 100,000-point offer ending soon

• Issuer: Chase
• Source: The Points Guy
• Link: The Points Guy
• Annual fee: see source
• Ends: see source (multiple articles confirm it's ending soon)
• What: The 100,000-point welcome offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred is ending soon, with multiple articles warning applicants to act quickly.
• Why it matters: This is the highest bonus on this card in recent memory, and once it ends, the standard offer is typically 60,000 points.

Hilton Amex Cards: Elevated offers ending July 29, 2026

• Issuer: American Express
• Source: Upgraded Points
• Link: Upgraded Points
• Annual fee: see source
• Ends: July 29, 2026
• What: Elevated welcome bonuses across the Hilton Amex card lineup, with up to 175,000 Hilton Honors points.
• Why it matters: These offers expire in just over a week, making them the most time-sensitive deals currently available.

Other SUB News

Chase Sapphire Preferred eligibility: Some former cardholders may qualify again

• Issuer: Chase
• Source: The Points Guy
• Link: The Points Guy
• What: New data points suggest that some longtime former Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders (who closed the card years ago) may be eligible for the 100,000-point bonus again, even if they previously received a welcome offer.
• Why it matters: This could open the door for many who thought they were permanently ineligible under Chase's 48-month rule.

Barclays & Samsung announce Samsung Galaxy Card: $200 bonus after $2,000 in 90 days

• Issuer: Barclays
• Source: Doctor of Credit
• Link: Doctor of Credit
• What: A new co-brand card launching July 22, 2026, with a $200 cash rewards bonus after $2,000 spend in 90 days, and 3% back on all Samsung Wallet purchases (uncapped).
• Why it matters: This is a new card entering the market with a straightforward cash-back structure and a solid sign-up bonus for Samsung users.

Honorable Mentions

• The 7 best credit cards for large purchases — A general roundup of cards for big spending, not a current SUB story.