If you’re a Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholder, you’re more than likely familiar with the authorized user bonus. This opportunity offers you 5,000 Ultimate Rewards points after you add an authorized user and the user making their first purchase within the first 3 months of account opening. However, now it has been confirmed that this offer is no longer offered for cardholders. However, that does not take away from that there is an outstanding welcome bonus that this card offers (see details below). If you travel far more frequently, definitely see our review on the Chase Sapphire Reserve card.
![]() The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card offers 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards. You'll earn: • 5X points on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards • 3X points on dining • 3X points on select streaming services and online grocery purchases • 2X points on all other travel purchases • 1X point per $1 spent on all other purchases Enjoy new benefits such as a $50 annual Ultimate Rewards Hotel Credit and when you redeem your points for travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards, you'll get 25% more value! This card carries a $95 annual fee. |
Bottom Line
Overall, I would still recommend this card even if the authorized user bonus is no longer offered. The authorized user bonus being revoked shouldn’t dissuade one from applying if interested – even though this offer was very simple to rack up additional points. All it took was an authorized user to be approved and the AU making their first purchase increasing your card bonus valuation greatly. Could the authorized user bonus come back? Possibily – but only time will tell. This card was definitely not the only card affected as the Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Unlimited cards’ authorized user bonuses no longer come with that incentive. Let us know about your opinions in the comment section below. If you’re interested in what more Chase has to offer, see our list of the latest Chase Bank Coupons and the Best Chase Credit Card Promotions!
![]() The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card offers $750 bonus cash back after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. You'll earn an unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase made for your business and you'll receive employee cards at no additional cost. This card carries no annual fee. |