Chase Ultimate Rewards Digest — 2026-08-05 to 2026-08-12

Transfer Bonuses

20% bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan, stacks with 10% cardholder bonus

• Source: Frequent Miler
• Link: Frequent Miler
• Ends: September 30, 2026
• What: Chase is offering a 20% bonus when transferring Ultimate Rewards points to Air Canada Aeroplan, and the 10% bonus that Chase Aeroplan cardholders receive stacks with it.
• Why it matters: With the stacked bonus, Aeroplan cardholders can move UR to Aeroplan at an effective 1:1.3 ratio, making this a strong window for topping up Aeroplan for award redemptions.

Earning & Accumulation

Chase Sapphire Reserve Offer: $199 back at Trust & Will (targeted)

• Source: Doctor of Credit
• Link: Doctor of Credit
• Ends: October 5, 2026
• What: A targeted Chase Offer on the Sapphire Reserve earns $199 cash back when you spend $199 or more at Trust & Will.
• Why it matters: The statement credit covers the full purchase price for targeted cardholders, effectively making the estate-planning service free.

How to maximize Chase Sapphire Preferred earning

• Source: The Points Guy
• Link: The Points Guy
• What: A guide to the Chase Sapphire Preferred's bonus categories and how to use them to springboard your next vacation.
• Why it matters: Routing everyday and travel spend to the right categories is an easy way to grow your Ultimate Rewards balance before your next redemption.

Other Chase UR News

Chase Points Boost: When to use it vs. transferring

• Source: The Points Guy
• Link: The Points Guy
• What: A walkthrough of how Chase Points Boost works in the Chase Travel portal and when it is better than transferring Ultimate Rewards points to partners.
• Why it matters: Knowing which redemption path pays more can change how much value you get per Ultimate Rewards point.

Guide to downgrading a Chase card instead of canceling

• Source: The Points Guy
• Link: The Points Guy
• What: An explainer on how to request a product change or downgrade with Chase so you can keep your credit card without canceling it.
• Why it matters: A product change can help you avoid annual fees while preserving your Chase credit history and relationship.

Honorable Mentions

• Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card Bonus Of Four Free Night Awards & More — Chase-issued Marriott card currently offering four free night awards; Marriott is a Chase UR transfer partner.
• US Bank launches transfer partners — US Bank points can now transfer to Accor, Flying Blue, Qantas, and Ethiopian; Flying Blue is also a Chase UR partner.
• (Extended) Earn up to 30k bonus points on Hyatt Place & Hyatt Select stays — World of Hyatt's 3,000-point-per-3+-night promo extended through September 30; Hyatt is a Chase UR transfer partner.
• Targeted IHG promo: double elite night credits — Targeted IHG One Rewards members can earn up to 10 bonus elite night credits through the end of September; IHG is a Chase UR transfer partner.
• Avios.com adds calendar search for Iberia and British Airways awards — New award search tool for the Avios programs Chase UR transfers to.
• Last Chance Deals: Qantas transfer bonus, Emirates award sale & more — Roundup of deals expiring this week, including an Emirates Skywards partner award sale (Emirates is a Chase UR partner).
• Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Visa gift cards, save $15 — $15 instant savings on Visa gift cards through August 16.
• Carrying a balance erases your rewards — U.S. credit card debt hit a record $1.26 trillion; a reminder that interest costs outweigh any points earned.