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

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2026-06-12

Transfer Bonuses

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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