Chase Sapphire Preferred statement credits: What they are and how to use them – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pixabay)
The Chase Sapphire Preferred card continues to stand out among travel rewards options for its straightforward benefits and modest annual fee. Recent updates to the card have kept its core statement credits intact, giving cardholders straightforward ways to recover costs on travel and everyday services. These perks remain available without the layered tracking required by many premium cards.
Annual Hotel Credit Delivers Immediate Offset
The card provides up to $100 in statement credits each account anniversary year for hotel stays booked through Chase Travel. No enrollment is needed, and the credit applies automatically to qualifying purchases. This single benefit often covers the entire $95 annual fee on its own.
The credit follows the cardholder’s anniversary year rather than resetting on January 1. Only the first $100 in eligible hotel spending each year does not earn points, while additional qualifying charges continue to earn the standard 5 points per dollar through Chase Travel. Cardholders who book even one qualifying stay can see the full value without extra steps.
Global Entry Credit Covers Trusted Traveler Fees
Cardholders receive a statement credit of up to $120 every four years for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or Nexus application fees charged to the card. The reimbursement appears automatically once the fee posts. Global Entry remains the stronger choice for most travelers because it includes TSA PreCheck access.
The credit can also apply to a family member or friend’s application if the cardholder already holds the benefit. Because it resets only once every four years, it functions as a periodic savings opportunity rather than an annual one. Many users find the process simple since it requires only charging the fee to the Sapphire Preferred account.
Streaming and Delivery Benefits Add Steady Value
Eligible cardholders can activate at least 12 months of complimentary Apple TV by enrolling through their Chase account by December 31, 2026. The process takes one time and delivers ongoing access without monthly charges. This perk stands out for its minimal effort once activated.
The card also offers at least 12 months of DashPass membership when activated by December 31, 2027, along with a $10 monthly discount on one qualifying nonrestaurant DoorDash order after activation. Authorized users receive the same DashPass access. These benefits require initial setup but then provide recurring savings on groceries, convenience items, and retail deliveries.
Key credits at a glance
- $100 annual hotel credit through Chase Travel
- $120 Global Entry/TSA PreCheck/Nexus credit every four years
- 12 months of Apple TV (activate by Dec. 31, 2026)
- 12 months of DashPass plus monthly $10 nonrestaurant discount
Easiest Perks Require Little Ongoing Effort
The hotel credit ranks as the simplest because it needs no activation and applies automatically. Apple TV and DashPass follow closely, each requiring only one-time enrollment. The Global Entry credit is straightforward yet limited to once every four years, while the monthly DoorDash discount demands the most attention to use fully each month.
Cardholders who already book hotels through Chase Travel or use DoorDash for nonrestaurant orders can capture most of the value with routine spending. The combination of these credits often leaves users ahead even after the annual fee, showing that meaningful rewards do not always require complex management.
