Chase Ultimate Rewards Digest — 2026-06-05 to 2026-06-12

Transfer Bonuses

Hyatt transfer ratio dropping to 4:3 for Sapphire Preferred holders

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• Ends: June 14, 2026 (before changes take effect June 15)
• What: Starting June 15, Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders will see their Hyatt transfer ratio drop from 1:1 to 4:3, while Sapphire Reserve holders retain 1:1.
• Why it matters: This is a significant devaluation for Preferred holders; transferring points to Hyatt before June 15 locks in the current 1:1 ratio.

Credit Card Sign-up Bonuses

Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business: 200,000 points after $30,000 spend

• Source: Doctor of Credit
• Link: Doctor of Credit
• Ends: See source
• What: The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business returns to its inaugural offer of 200,000 points after $30,000 in spend within the first six months, starting June 15.
• Why it matters: This is the highest-ever welcome offer on this card, worth at least $2,000 when redeemed for travel through Chase.

Chase Ink Business Cash & Ink Business Unlimited: 100,000 points after $8,000 spend

• Source: Doctor of Credit
• Link: Doctor of Credit
• Ends: See source
• What: Both the Ink Business Cash and Ink Business Unlimited now offer 100,000 points after spending $8,000 within four months.
• Why it matters: These are the highest-ever bonuses on these no-annual-fee business cards, making them excellent for earning Chase UR points without ongoing costs.

Chase Ink Business Preferred: 200,000 points after $30,000 spend

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• Ends: See source
• What: The Ink Business Preferred is offering 200,000 points after $30,000 in spend within the first six months.
• Why it matters: This is among the best offers seen for this card, providing 200,000 Chase UR points transferable to Hyatt, United, and other partners.

Earning & Accumulation

Last chance to activate Chase Freedom Q2 5% categories

• Source: The Points Guy
• Link: The Points Guy
• Ends: June 14, 2026 (activation deadline)
• What: Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can activate 5% cash back (5x UR points) on Amazon, Chase Travel, Feeding America, and Whole Foods through June 30.
• Why it matters: This is a straightforward way to earn 5x UR points on everyday spending categories, especially valuable for Amazon shoppers.

Chase Offers: Save 10% at IHG brands

• Source: Doctor of Credit
• Link: Doctor of Credit
• Ends: See source
• What: Chase cardholders can get 10% back on IHG purchases of $100 or more, up to $31 cash back.
• Why it matters: This stacks with IHG elite status and paid stays, effectively reducing costs at IHG properties while earning UR points.

Other Chase UR News

Chase Sapphire Preferred card changes announced (effective June 15)

• Source: One Mile at a Time
• Link: One Mile at a Time
• Ends: June 15, 2026 (effective date)
• What: Chase announced major changes to the Sapphire Preferred, including a lower Hyatt transfer ratio (4:3) but other improvements to the card's benefits.
• Why it matters: This is a mixed bag — the Hyatt devaluation is negative for Preferred holders, but other enhancements may offset the loss depending on usage.

Points Path expands beyond Google Flights

• Source: The Points Guy
• Link: The Points Guy
• What: Chase's Points Path tool now works beyond Google Flights, adding opt-in features for Chase Travel Points Boost and hotel price comparisons.
• Why it matters: This makes it easier to use Chase UR points at 1.5 cents each (with Sapphire Reserve) across more booking scenarios.

United MileagePlus now allows partner bookings with pooled miles

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• What: United MileagePlus members can now use pooled miles to book award flights on partner airlines, not just United-operated flights.
• Why it matters: This expands redemption options for families or groups pooling Chase UR points transferred to United, enabling partner awards like Lufthansa or ANA.

Honorable Mentions

• Southwest Airlines: Earn 2x Rapid Rewards points on flights booked this weekend — Double points on Southwest flights booked by June 15; Chase UR transfers to Southwest at 1:1.
• Buy Hilton Points For 0.5 Cents Each — Hilton points on sale at 0.5 cpp; Chase UR transfers to Hilton at 1:2, so this may be cheaper than transferring.
• Multi-city to save miles with Air Canada Aeroplan — Strategy for booking cheaper Aeroplan awards using multi-city tool; Chase UR transfers to Aeroplan at 1:1.