Who Can Access the Chase Travel Portal?
Who Can Access the Chase Travel Portal?
The Chase Travel portal is available exclusively to Chase cardholders who earn Ultimate Rewards points. To use the portal, you must hold one of the eligible personal or business cards.
Eligible Cards
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card
Chase Freedom® cards (including Freedom Unlimited and Freedom Flex, when linked to a Sapphire or Ink account to enable point transfers)
Ink Business Cash® and Ink Business Unlimited® (points can be pooled into a Sapphire or Ink Preferred account for travel redemption)
How Access Works
Log in to your Chase online account or mobile app.
Navigate to the Ultimate Rewards dashboard.
Select the option to enter the Chase Travel portal, powered by Expedia.
Note: If your card does not earn Ultimate Rewards points, the Chase Travel portal option will not be visible.
Key Points About Booking and Redemption
Redemption value:
Sapphire Reserve®: Points are worth 1.5 cents each when booking through the portal.
Sapphire Preferred®: Points are worth 1.25 cents each.
Other Ultimate Rewards cards: Default value is 1 cent per point, unless points are transferred to a premium card account.
Payment flexibility: You can pay entirely with points, with cash, or a combination of points + cash for added flexibility.
In Summary
Only Chase Ultimate Rewards-earning cards unlock access to the Chase Travel portal. Premium cards like Sapphire Reserve® and Sapphire Preferred® offer the best point redemption value for flights, hotels, and other travel options. By leveraging this portal, cardholders can maximize rewards, enjoy flexible payment options, and streamline the travel booking process.