Chase Ultimate Rewards Digest — 2026-05-10 to 2026-05-17

Transfer Bonuses

55% bonus to Marriott Bonvoy

• Source: Upgraded Points
• Link: Upgraded Points
• Ends: June 30, 2026
• What: Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy at a 1:1.55 ratio through June 30.
• Why it matters: This is a rare elevated transfer rate to Marriott, giving you 55% more Bonvoy points per UR point, though Marriott points are generally valued lower than other transfer partners.

30% bonus to Southwest Rapid Rewards

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• Ends: June 6, 2026
• What: Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Southwest Rapid Rewards and receive a 30% bonus.
• Why it matters: This is only the second Southwest transfer bonus in over five years, making it a rare opportunity to boost your Rapid Rewards balance for Southwest flights.

Earning & Accumulation

Chase Sapphire and Freedom promo: 10x when using Paze

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• What: Chase added a promo to most Freedom and Sapphire cards offering a bonus 10x points when checking out with Paze, limited to 15,000 bonus points per month.
• Why it matters: This is a significant earning opportunity for everyday spend if you can use Paze as a checkout method, effectively earning 11x total on purchases.

Other Chase UR News

New price matching feature in Chase Travel

• Source: The Points Guy
• Link: The Points Guy
• What: Some Chase cardholders now have access to a price match feature in Chase Travel, ensuring they get the best rate while using their card perks.
• Why it matters: This adds confidence when booking through Chase Travel, allowing you to use your Sapphire Reserve or Preferred travel credits without worrying about overpaying.

Hyatt award chart devaluation approaching May 20

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• What: Hyatt's major award chart devaluation takes effect on May 20, 2026.
• Why it matters: Since Hyatt is a top Chase UR transfer partner, you should book any desired award stays before May 20 to lock in current lower rates.

Honorable Mentions

• Buy World Of Hyatt Points With 20% Bonus (2.17 Cents Per Point) — Hyatt is selling points with a 20% bonus; relevant if you need a small top-off for a Chase UR transfer.
• Buy Air Canada Aeroplan Points With up to a 100% Bonus — Aeroplan is a Chase UR transfer partner; buying points directly may be useful for topping off an award.
• JetBlue and United Blue Sky partnership (elite benefits go live this week) — Both are Chase UR transfer partners; new elite benefits may affect award availability or value.