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April 4, 2025 27 mins

Gunnar and Kyle record a special, emergency episode to dive into the biggest news in travel in months: A new 100,000-point welcome bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred card. They talk about why it should be on every traveler’s radar, explain who is eligible for to earn it (including if you already have the card), and take a stab at explaining why Chase would be doing this in the first place. 

Everything You Need to Know About the Chase Sapphire Preferred 100k Bonus Point Offer

(00:00) Can Kyle transfer Chase points to the White Lotus?

(01:45) Why this offer is so exciting (and is it the best bonus of all time?)

(04:10) Which finger would you remove to earn 100K Chase Ultimate Rewards points?

(09:55) How long will this new bonus offer last? 

(10:50) What is Chase doing here?

(13:30) Why we think Chase points are the best in the world

(15:05) We draft our top 3 redemptions using 100K Chase Ultimate Rewards

(25:00) How to Sign Up for the Chase Sapphire Preferred to earn 100K bonus points!

Full disclosure: If you  decide to sign up for the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card through our website, we'll make a commission - and we appreciate it! 

Produced by Gunnar Olson & Nick Serati
Edited by David Strutt
Show music: All That by Benjamin Tissot

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