Chase Ultimate Rewards Digest — 2026-06-10 to 2026-06-17

Credit Card Sign-up Bonuses

Chase Sapphire Preferred: 100,000 points after $5,000 spend

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• What: The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is offering 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $5,000 in the first three months, alongside a refresh with new bonus categories including 3X on select categories.
• Why it matters: This matches the best-ever public offer on the card, and the new bonus categories make it even more valuable for everyday spending.

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

• Source: Doctor of Credit
• Link: Doctor of Credit
• What: Chase Ink Business Cash and Ink Business Unlimited cards are offering 100,000 points after spending $8,000 within four months.
• Why it matters: This is a strong elevated offer on two no-annual-fee business cards that earn Ultimate Rewards points transferable to travel partners.

Earning & Accumulation

Chase Freedom Flex Q3 2026 5% categories now active

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• What: Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex Q3 2026 rotating bonus categories are now live for activation, running July 1 to September 30, 2026.
• Why it matters: Activating now ensures you earn 5x Ultimate Rewards points (on up to $1,500 in combined purchases) in the new quarterly categories starting next quarter.

Chase Ink Plus 5x Office Supply category not being eliminated

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• What: Chase confirmed that an earlier email to Ink Plus cardholders about the 5x office supply category being eliminated on October 1, 2026 contained inaccurate information; the category is not being removed.
• Why it matters: Ink Plus cardholders can continue earning 5x Ultimate Rewards points on office supply purchases without disruption.

Chase Freedom Unlimited $90 cashback via Rakuten

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• What: The Chase Freedom Unlimited card is currently available through Rakuten for $90 cashback or up to 9,000 Bilt points when you apply via the portal.
• Why it matters: This is an extra bonus on top of the card's own welcome offer, effectively increasing the total value of signing up.

Other Chase UR News

Chase Sapphire Preferred refresh now live with new benefits and 100K bonus

• Source: The Points Guy
• Link: The Points Guy
• What: The Chase Sapphire Preferred's new benefits and 100,000-point bonus are now live, including new and expanded credits, new bonus categories, and other changes.
• Why it matters: This is a major refresh of Chase's most popular personal travel card, with changes that affect how cardholders earn and use points.

Chase Travel / The Edit Best Rate Guarantee rolling out for Sapphire Reserve cardholders

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• What: Chase is slowly rolling out a Best Rate Guarantee for Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders who book hotels through Chase Travel.
• Why it matters: This could provide price-match protection and potential refunds when booking hotels through Chase Travel, adding value to the Sapphire Reserve's travel portal benefits.

Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Sapphire Reserve comparison updated

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• What: A detailed comparison of the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Preferred cards, both of which have seen dramatic changes over the past year.
• Why it matters: With both cards recently refreshed, this helps cardholders decide which Sapphire card best fits their spending and travel habits.

Honorable Mentions

• Southwest Airlines’ 55th Birthday Offer: Flights From $55 or 3,500 Points — Southwest Rapid Rewards fare sale with flights from $55 or 3,500 points, bookable with points transferred from Chase UR.
• 15% transfer bonus from Amex Membership Rewards to Avianca LifeMiles — While Amex-specific, Avianca LifeMiles is also a Chase UR transfer partner, so this bonus may signal a future Chase offer.
• Southwest shopping portal promo: Earn 2K bonus points when spending $200 — Earn 2,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points (transferable from Chase UR) when spending $200+ through the portal by June 29.
• Buy Finnair Plus Avios For 40% Off (1.3 Cents Each) — Finnair Plus Avios are on sale at 40% off; Avios are transferable from Chase UR via British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus.