Last summer, Chase rolled out a revamped Sapphire Reserve card with a headline-grabbing limited-time offer: a one-time $500 Chase Travel℠ promo credit for new cardholders. If you applied for the card during that window, you could still have this valuable credit waiting to be used—don’t let it slip away!
Our Take
Good news for 2025 Sapphire Reserve applicants. This $500 Chase Travel credit was one of the richest one-time perks we’ve seen on a premium travel card, and it’s easy to forget about if you’re used to the standard $300 annual travel credit. If you opened the card last summer, double-check your account—this is a rare windfall you don’t want to miss.
What Changed
- Last summer’s Chase Sapphire Reserve launch included a one-time $500 Chase Travel promo credit for new cardholders.
- This was in addition to the standard $300 annual travel credit.
- The $500 credit was a limited-time, one-off benefit—not recurring.
- Cardholders needed to apply during the specific promo window (summer 2025).
Who Benefits Most
- New Sapphire Reserve cardholders from last summer: If you applied during the promo, you could have up to $500 in Chase Travel credit left—worth $500 cash-equivalent on travel bookings.
- Frequent travelers booking through Chase Travel: Book a $1,000 flight or hotel and pay only $500 out of pocket if your credit is unused.
- Cardholders planning big trips: Stack the $500 promo credit with the standard $300 annual travel credit for up to $800 off.
- Deal hunters: By our valuation, this is among the best one-time travel credits ever offered on a premium card—don’t leave it unused.
Who Should Be Cautious
- Cardholders who applied before or after the promo window: If you didn’t open the card during last summer’s revamp, you don’t qualify for the $500 promo credit.
- Those who forget to use the credit: The $500 credit is a use-it-or-lose-it benefit—if you don’t spend it before expiration, it’s gone.
- Travelers who book outside Chase Travel: The promo credit only applies to bookings made through the Chase Travel portal, not direct bookings.
What To Do Right Now
- Check your Chase account: Log in and review your Sapphire Reserve benefits to see if the $500 Chase Travel credit is still available.
- Review your credit’s expiration date: The promo credit is time-limited—confirm how long you have left to use it.
- Plan a qualifying booking: Use the credit for flights, hotels, or car rentals through Chase Travel.
- Stack with other credits: If possible, combine the $500 promo credit with your $300 annual travel credit for maximum value.
- Contact Chase if unsure: If you’re not sure about your eligibility or balance, call Chase customer service for clarification.
