Frequent Miler on the Air Preparing for the Sapphire Reserve® 10/26 transition | Coffee Break Ep69 | 9-2-25
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Sep 2, 2025 Get ready for the upcoming changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card! Discover the new features kicking in on October 26 and learn how to navigate the transitional period. Explore exclusive perks like free subscriptions and dining rebates. The discussion also covers strategies for maximizing travel credits and point redemptions, plus essential tips for cardholders to optimize their rewards. Tune in for insights on consolidating points and ensuring you’re prepared for the transition!
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Pre-June 23 Cardholders In Limbo
- If you opened Sapphire Reserve before June 23, 2025 you remain on the old features until October 26, 2025.
- That creates a temporary 'limbo' where some new features apply and others do not.
Plan For The New Annual Fee
- Expect the new annual fee to apply at your next renewal after October 26, 2025.
- Check your renewal date and plan whether to keep or cancel before the new fee posts.
New Earning Structure After Oct 26
- Earning categories change on October 26: 8x on Chase Travel, 4x on direct flights/hotels, 3x dining, 1x other.
- You lose the blanket 3x on all travel and must adapt spending to where points earn more.