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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chase Bets Ben Stiller and David Chang Can Cook Up Excitement Around Sapphire Reserve Revamp
This week Chase shook up the world of premium credit cards with a major revamp of its Sapphire Reserve card. The premium credit card is turning to heavy hitters from the worlds of pop culture and food to help reintroduce the product to the market. Actor-director Ben Stiller, Nobody Wants This producers Erin and Sara Foster, singer-songwriter Ella Langley, and chef and Netflix host David Chang are among those featured in the campaign, which will combine personal narratives, humor and some perks from the new card in its spots. More from The Hollywood Reporter "Who Gives a F*** What Other People Think": Walton Goggins, Adam Scott and the Drama Actor Roundtable YouTube Aims to Democratize Branded Content Just Like It Did With Videos Global Ad Forecast Downgraded as Creator Platforms Poised to Overtake Pro Content 'I liked the tone that they wanted to do with this campaign, in terms of just talking and telling stories and having it being personal, but also having it have a little bit of a humorous, self-deprecating edge to it,' Stiller tells The Hollywood Reporter in an interview. It helps, of course, to have a personal connection. And both Stiller and Chang fit that bill. 'If I want to partner with somebody, it's got to be stuff that I use on a day to day basis,' Chang says. 'That's just who I am and it makes it easy to talk about, because I've been a long time Chase Sapphire Reserve card member. I think inherent in that Sapphire program is that it's probably the single best card that links diners together with eating in restaurants.' Stiller, meanwhile, notes that the refreshed card will offer perks that personal to a few things close to him, namely The New York Knicks, and his Apple TV+ series Severance. Among the perks offered via the Sapphire Reserve will be a special dinner event in New York, where cardmembers can dine on the court at Madison Square Garden, joined by Knicks legends. Stiller, who is frequently seen courtside at MSG, knows what it's like (in fact he jokes about it in one the campaign spots). 'For me, that's a great thing to be able to offer people that's unique, and having experienced it myself, knowing how much I love that and I appreciate it, I thought, 'oh, that's a cool thing to be able to offer people that is not necessarily something you'd be able to get to do elsewhere,' he says of the perk. And the refreshed card will also offer members credits for Apple TV+ and Apple Music, effectively including them as a benefit of the card. That means that Severance could be seen by an audience that hasn't already been exposed. 'Selfishly, I think it's great because more people get to see our show. I think with these streamers, it's an interesting time, because the way people watch things has changed completely,' Stiller says, noting that the complicated and crowded streaming landscape means that standout out asa creative can be challenging. 'To be able to broaden the audience for certain shows that sometimes people might not just be able to watch because they're having to make choices on streamers — which I understand, too, it's just a strange new time in terms of how you make these choices to watch things. 'We've had a long partnership [with Apple] since they started, and working on the show has been kind of my main job for the last five years,' Stiller added. 'So to be able to tie that in and to feel like it just makes sense in terms of what I'm doing creatively, to be able to expand that audience, for people to be able to sample it is really cool, and it felt like a natural fit. Chang, too, sees things through the creative lens. While the Momofuku mogul gained national attention for his restaurants, he has since become a bona fide media personality via his Majordomo Media. 'I don't think of it as any different between the media and the restaurants. And what I mean by that is content is what we create — I spend more time doing that these days — but you just consume that in a different way,' Chang says. 'And I think our values in what we do in the restaurants is no different than the values that we try to do in media, which is education, giving value. And I think it's one of the reasons why our partnership with Chase makes sense as well. I think these are all the same things to sort of make you think about things in a different way, and to widen your scope of what you thought was possible.' And both say that the perks of the card connect to things that are meaningful to them: Travel, food, discovery. 'As a filmmaker, as a kid, I wanted to be making these kind of big, epic movies that I grew up watching,' Stiller says, recalling that people still come up to him say that his 2013 film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty inspired them to travel and explore. 'That's an amazing connection that you can have with people through movies too. I feel like it's very personal, you make something as a filmmaker that you want to see, and then people can connect with that. Because for me, it's always going into nature, and that aspect of movies has always been something that I've loved.' Chang, meanwhile, says that the nature of where we can find good food is changing, citing Japan as an example, where some of the best restaurants are found in subway stations, or atop office buildings. 'I've long said that the future of food is going to be in places that you at least expect it,' he said, adding that Chase has helped shore up food in one of those places: The airport lounge. The bank is opening Sapphire Lounges in airports across the country, and partnering with chefs to help curate their menus. 'It is an oasis when you're in an airport for a lot of reasons, whether you're headed to a business meeting or now I have a family, two kids, you need place that you can sort of regroup,' Chang says, expressing frustration at the status quo outside the lounges. 'With Chase, the lounges that are in growing numbers in airports around the country, are going to be delicious. And I can say that without any BS, because it's true.' 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Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Chase Sapphire Reserve For Business Vs. Amex Business Platinum
Both cards offer broad lounge access, but with some important differences in networks and guest policies. The Amex Business Platinum provides access to the American Express Global Lounge Collection, which includes over 1,400 lounges worldwide. This expansive network includes Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Clubs (when flying Delta), Escape Lounges, Plaza Premium lounges, Lufthansa Lounges and Priority Pass lounges (after enrolling in Priority Pass Select). Guest access varies by lounge. For example, cardholders can bring up to two guests for free when visiting Priority Pass, Plaza Premium or Escape lounges. However, unlocking complimentary guest access to Centurion Lounges requires spending $75,000 or more in eligible purchases per calendar year. Otherwise, they'll be charged $50 per adult guest and $30 per child (ages 2–17). The Sapphire Reserve for Business includes access to the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club network, Priority Pass Select lounges (1,300-plus locations) and over 20 Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges and Cafes when flying on a Star Alliance carrier. The primary cardholder can bring two guests per visit at no cost to Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club and Priority Pass lounges and one complimentary guest to the Maple Leaf Lounges. Travel Credits The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business comes with a few valuable travel credits, including. $300 annual travel credit. This is automatically applied toward a wide range of travel purchases paid with your card, including flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises and more. This is automatically applied toward a wide range of travel purchases paid with your card, including flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises and more. $500 credit for stays with The Edit by Chase Travel. Get up to $250 biannually for prepaid bookings at The Edit hotel collection. Plus, get perks like daily breakfast for two, a $100 property credit and room upgrades when available when you book a two-night minimum stay. Get up to $250 biannually for prepaid bookings at The Edit hotel collection. Plus, get perks like daily breakfast for two, a $100 property credit and room upgrades when available when you book a two-night minimum stay. Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS Credit. Get a statement credit every four years for application fees charged to the card. Amex Business Platinum offers a different set of travel credits, including: Up to $200 annual Hilton statement credit. Get up to $50 quarterly in statement credits for purchases made directly with Hilton properties (enrollment in the Hilton for Business program is required). Get up to $50 quarterly in statement credits for purchases made directly with Hilton properties (enrollment in the Hilton for Business program is required). $199 CLEAR® Pluscredit. Receive up to $199 annually in statement credits for CLEAR® Plus membership fees. Receive up to $199 annually in statement credits for CLEAR® Plus membership fees. $200 annual airline fee statement credit. Select one qualifying airline to receive up to $200 per calendar year in credits for incidental fees such as checked bags and in-flight refreshments. Select one qualifying airline to receive up to $200 per calendar year in credits for incidental fees such as checked bags and in-flight refreshments. Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® credit. Get a statement credit every four years for Global Entry or every 4.5 years for TSA PreCheck for application fees charged to the card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. Chase's $300 annual travel credit stands out here as one of the easiest to use. It applies automatically to a broad range of travel purchases without requiring enrollment or specific vendors. By comparison, the Amex Business Platinum's credits for Hiton and airline fees take more effort to activate and use. Still, they can add up to meaningful savings for the right cardholder. Travel Protections The Amex Business Platinum and Business Sapphire Reserve both offer robust travel protections including auto rental coverage ¹ , lost luggage insurance ² , trip cancellation and interruption insurance and trip delay insurance ³ . However, the Sapphire Reserve for Business takes things to the next level by offering primary coverage for rental cars (while the Business Platinum's coverage is secondary) and adding baggage delay insurance, roadside assistance and emergency medical and dental coverage. The Sapphire Reserve for Business is the clear winner in this category. Hotel and Rental Car Perks The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business includes IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status through the end of 2027. It also offers special benefits with Avis, Hertz, National and Audi on Demand. With the Amex Business Platinum, cardholders can enroll to receive complimentary Gold elite status with Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy . The card also offers premium status with Avis, Hertz and National.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Chase ends 48-month bonus rule for Sapphire cards — are you still eligible for a Chase Sapphire sign-up bonus?
The travel credit cards world is abuzz with activity as Chase launches the updated Chase Sapphire Reserve® and the all-new Sapphire Reserve for Business℠. However, it's not all business as usual if you're hoping to earn a shiny new credit card welcome offer. Chase has new eligibility requirements with its Chase Sapphire consumer cards, affecting both the non-business Sapphire Reserve and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. Previously, you could get approved for a Chase Sapphire Reserve or Sapphire Preferred welcome bonus once every 48 months. In most cases, you could not hold a Sapphire Reserve and a Sapphire Preferred at the same time. These rules are changing. Eligibility language is confusing, but here are the key points: Lifetime limit: You are not eligible for a sign-up bonus on any Sapphire product (Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve, or Sapphire Reserve for Business) on which you've earned a bonus before. Current cardholder: If you are a current Sapphire member that's already earned a welcome bonus, you are not eligible for a sign-up bonus on any other Sapphire card. Past cardholder: If you are a past Sapphire member but no longer have that card, you are eligible for a sign-up bonus on a new Sapphire card you've never had before. Multiple Sapphire cards: While you aren't eligible for a sign-up bonus on another Sapphire card as a current cardholder, you can hold both a Sapphire Preferred and Reserve at the same time. You can even go for the trifecta and get the Sapphire Reserve for Business card, too. Product changes: Current Sapphire members can downgrade to a non-Sapphire card and then apply for a new Sapphire card to earn its welcome bonus (as long as it's a Sapphire card they've never earned a bonus on before). It could take a week or two for Chase to no longer recognize you as a Sapphire cardholder after a product change. Sapphire Reserve for Business: These guidelines don't affect your eligibility for earning a welcome bonus on the Sapphire Reserve for Business. In place of the previous rules for receiving a Sapphire welcome bonus once every 48 months, there's now a once-per-lifetime limit. You can earn the bonus on the Sapphire Preferred once, for example, and you can earn the bonus on the Sapphire Reserve once. Ever. This is similar to the American Express lifetime limits on Amex credit cards. This is a negative outcome for consumers who were accustomed to earning multiple welcome bonuses on the same Sapphire product over many years. According to the new guidelines, there is nothing explicit stating that you can't hold both a Sapphire Preferred and a Sapphire Reserve at the same time. Rather, you can't earn a welcome bonus on another Sapphire product if you're a current Sapphire customer. This is a neutral outcome because there's likely little reason to have both the Sapphire Preferred and Reserve at the same time — especially if you can't earn a welcome bonus on a second Sapphire product. These new guidelines are mostly for the Sapphire consumer cards, meaning the Sapphire Reserve for Business is exempt from a lot of them. You don't have to worry about having the Sapphire Reserve for Business if you're applying for one of the personal Sapphire products. However, it's still a once-per-lifetime limit on the bonus for the Sapphire Reserve for Business. This is a positive outcome because it means existing or past personal Sapphire cardholders don't have to worry about the new eligibility requirements if applying for the Sapphire Reserve for Business. In general, you can earn a Sapphire bonus if you have never received a bonus for that card in the past and you are currently not holding either of the Chase Sapphire consumer cards. If you've ever had a Chase Sapphire Preferred card before, you aren't eligible for another Chase Sapphire Preferred bonus. The same goes for receiving a Chase Sapphire Reserve bonus before if you've ever had that before. Bummed about the new Chase Sapphire welcome bonus rules? Check out other credit card sign-up bonuses. Editorial Disclosure: The information in this article has not been reviewed or approved by any advertiser. All opinions belong solely to the Yahoo Finance and are not those of any other entity. The details on financial products, including card rates and fees, are accurate as of the publish date. All products or services are presented without warranty. Check the bank's website for the most current information. This site doesn't include all currently available offers. Credit score alone does not guarantee or imply approval for any financial product.
CNBC
4 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
New Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business has a 200,000-point welcome bonus, tons of travel perks
The coveted Chase Sapphire Reserve brand just gained its business partner. The new Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business maintains the premium travel perks that Sapphire users are accustomed to, offering over $2,500 in annual value for business owners and entrepreneurs on the go. Plus, the card launched with a pretty favorable welcome bonus: Earn 200,000 points after spending $30,000 on purchases in the first six months of account opening. Here's what else you can expect with the new Sapphire Reserve for Business. On Chase's site On Chase's site Cardmembers can earn 200,000 points after spending $30,000 on purchases in the first six months of account opening Good to Excellent670–850 18.49% - 26.49% Variable $795 Earn 200,000 bonus points See rates and fees. Terms apply. Member FDIC. The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business brings over $2,500 in value to business owners who value travel and premium experiencesThe Sapphire Reserve for Business is Chase's first business card in the Sapphire line; it joins the Sapphire Preferred and the Sapphire Reserve. While Chase currently offers business credit cards with its Chase Ink line, the Sapphire Reserve for Business is focused on providing more premium offerings. You can think of it as a sort of direct rival to Amex's Business Platinum Card and Capital One's Venture X Business. The Sapphire Reserve for Business' $795 annual fee makes it one of the most expensive business cards on the market. Its benefits can make it worth it, though, offering over $2,500 in annual value, and the 200,000-point welcome offer for spending $30,000 over the first six months is generous for businesses that can reach that threshold. Additional employee cards are available at no cost. While they have the same purchase and travel protections, they don't have the higher-tier benefits like lounge access or hotel rewards status. With a focus on statement credits balancing out the relatively large $795 annual fee, the Sapphire Reserve for Business is following a similar path to other premium credit cards. For prospective cardholders wanting to maximize the card's value, it's important to make sure those credits fit your travel and business needs. Some of the statement credit categories, like DoorDash and can be used as for employee appreciation, and Google Workspace contains a suite of AI-powered tools for your business. The Sapphire Reserve for Business will earn you elevated earnings in the following categories: Some of these categories are available with other Chase business cards, such as with the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (see rates and fees), offering 3X points on advertising and 5X points on Lyft rides. But the Sapphire Reserve for Business stands out by having no cap on advertising spend, plus the 4X points on flights and hotels booked directly is a decent rate of return for frequent business travelers and serves as a good alternative if you can't find what you're looking for via Chase Travel. The Sapphire Reserve for Business has over $2,500 in annual value for business owners, including credits for travel as well as credits that can help run a company. The value is pretty evenly split, with over $1,300 in travel perks and more than $1,200 toward business expenses. When using your credit at The Edit properties, cardmembers who stay at least two nights will also get complimentary benefits like a $100 property credit, daily breakfast and room upgrades when available. This benefit is not available for employee cardmembers. Purchases that qualify will not earn points. After spending $120,000 in a calendar year, you'll unlock the following additional benefits: The Sapphire Reserve for Business will also be adopting the new Points Boost accelerator, which will allow cardholders to redeem their Ultimate Rewards® points for up to 2X value on select airline tickets and hotels booked through Chase Travel. Otherwise, it's a fixed 1 cent per point. Money matters — so make the most of it. Get expert tips, strategies, news and everything else you need to maximize your money, right to your inbox. Sign up here. At CNBC Select, our mission is to provide our readers with high-quality service journalism and comprehensive consumer advice so they can make informed decisions with their money. Every credit card article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of credit card products. While CNBC Select earns a commission from affiliate partners on many offers and links, we create all our content without input from our commercial team or any outside third parties, and we pride ourselves on our journalistic standards and ethics.
CNBC
4 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
Updated $795 Chase Sapphire Reserve offers best-ever welcome bonus: 100K points, $500 travel credit
A long-awaited overhaul to the premium Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) has officially arrived — and with a limited-time, best-ever welcome offer: New Sapphire Reserve cardholders can earn 100,000 points and a $500 Chase Travel℠ credit after spending $5,000 in the first three months. Notably, the annual fee has also increased to $795 (previously $550). There are new statement credits and perks, along with changes to the earning structure that will affect how you can get the most value out of your card. Plus, a refreshed card design. With its updated benefits, the revamped Sapphire Reserve is said to offer more than $2,700 in annual value — ideally offsetting the high annual fee, if you use all the credits and benefits. Let's dive into all the details on the Sapphire Reserve's overhaul. On Chase's site On Chase's site Get more than $2,700 in annual value with Sapphire Reserve. Excellent740–850 20.24% - 28.74% variable $795 Earn 100,000 bonus points + $500 Chase TravelSM promo credit See rates and fees. Terms apply. Member FDIC. Read our Chase Sapphire Reserve® review. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with plenty of luxury perks and statement credits to justify its annual $5 or 5% of the amount of each balance transfer, whichever is greater For a limited time, new Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can earn 100,000 points and a $500 Chase Travel credit after spending $5,000 in the first three months. The Sapphire Reserve first launched in 2016 with a 100K-point welcome offer, but the $500 travel credit is a big addition and definitely makes the card worth it. The overhauled Chase Sapphire Reserve annual fee is $795, up from $550. Authorized users can be added for $195 per person, up from $75 each, and will also receive complimentary access to the Priority Pass lounges, a feature that other cards have been removing. The card changes are active for new cardholders who apply and are approved on or after June 23. Sapphire Reserve cardholders pre-June 23 will be charged the new annual fee on their next card renewal on or after Oct. 26, 2025. The revamp of the Chase Sapphire Reserve comes with a bunch more statement credits, plus perks like complimentary hotel elite status — notably all at the cost of a $245 increase in the annual fee. When using your credit at The Edit properties, cardmembers who stay at least two nights will also get complimentary benefits like a $100 property credit, daily breakfast and room upgrades when available. Purchases that qualify will not earn points. With the refreshed Sapphire Reserve, new perks that cardholders can unlock after spending $75,000 on the card in a calendar year include:Chase has adjusted how cardholders earn points while spending on their Chase Sapphire Reserve. We're loving the first two changes, but the third came as a bit of a shock. Previously, the 3X points on all travel purchases had great flexibility as it included spending on subways, parking costs, road tolls, vacation homes, cruises and more. Replacing the 50% redemption boost through the Chase Travel portal is a new points accelerator program called Points Boost. Points Boost will allow eligible cardmembers to redeem their Ultimate Rewards® points for up to 2X value when booking select airlines and hotels through Chase Travel. Otherwise, it's a fixed 1 cent per point. If you were a Sapphire Reserve cardholder before June 23, any points earned prior to Oct. 26, 2025, can still be redeemed for either 1.5 cents per point or for 2 cents per point through Points Boost, up to two years (Oct. 26, 2027). Beyond the Chase Sapphire Reserve, other premium travel cards on the market include those from Amex and Capital One. If you enjoy statement credits but are looking for different partner benefits or transfer partners, The Platinum Card® from American Express could be a good fit. The card comes with over $1,500 in value through partnerships with Uber, Resy, Walmart+ and more. There's a $695 annual fee. The card comes with elevated hotel status for both Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton Honors, along with access to the American Express Global Lounge Collection, with more than 1,400 airport lounges across 140 countries. On the American Express site On the American Express site The Amex Platinum Card provides access to Amex Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Clubs® , Lufthansa Lounges, Escape Lounges and more. (Enrollment required) Good to Excellent670–850 See Pay Over Time APR $695 You may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards® Points See rates and fees, terms apply. Read our Amex Platinum Card review. The Platinum Card® from American Express is a premium card loaded with annual statement credits, entertainment benefits, extensive airport lounge access, elite status perks and more. (Enrollment required for select benefits mentioned)N/A None The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card comes with a $395 annual fee, which is on the lower end for a premium credit card. The Venture X offers some similar benefits to the Chase Sapphire Reserve, with a $300 travel credit for purchases made through Capital One Travel and a credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck. The card grants access to both Capital One and Priority Pass lounges, plus you'll earn 2X miles on all purchases outside of the card's bonus spending categories. Earn your rewards in a cryptocurrency of your choice with over 60 to select from. Excellent740–850 19.99% - 29.24% variable APR $395 Earn 75,000 bonus miles Terms apply. Read our Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card review. The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium credit card with a myriad of benefits and a lower annual fee than other high-end cards with similar features.$0 at the Transfer APR, 4% of the amount of each transferred balance that posts to your account at a promotional APR that Capital One may offer to you $0 Money matters — so make the most of it. Get expert tips, strategies, news and everything else you need to maximize your money, right to your inbox. Sign up here. At CNBC Select, our mission is to provide our readers with high-quality service journalism and comprehensive consumer advice so they can make informed decisions with their money. Every credit card article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of credit card products. 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