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After attending an Atlanta Braves baseball game with my family on Friday, I wanted to extend my stay in the area through Sunday. Thankfully, the Sapphire Preferred's $100 hotel credit (received each account anniversary year) made that easy.
The Sapphire Preferred's newly-doubled hotel credit now more than offsets the card's $95 annual fee on its own. And, it helped me pay just $35 for a night at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta. Here's how I did it — and how you can, too.
If you were familiar with the old $50 hotel credit on the Sapphire Preferred , the revamped $100 credit works similarly.
You can use the credit on hotel bookings made through Chase Travel℠ . The credit can be used for one or more stays (there are no monthly or biannual restrictions) and it renews every account anniversary. And you don’t have to activate the credit before you use it.
Cardholders can check their progress by logging into their online account, selecting the "Benefits & travel" menu and clicking "Benefits." The website has a benefits tracker that helps you manage your progress. You can even see your unique renewal date.
Be sure you pay with your eligible Sapphire Preferred if you want to redeem this credit. Statement credits usually post within three business days, but Chase notes it can sometimes take up to four weeks.
It’s important to note that you won’t earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points on the portion of your booking covered by the statement credit, but you will earn points on any remaining cost after the statement credit is applied. Since my booking was $135 total, I earned points on the remaining $35.
Related: Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of the best cards for everyday spending
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When I started planning to extend my weekend in Atlanta, I logged into Chase Travel and started some searches. Since I’d be spending most of my time with my family anyway, I wanted to find a hotel that was functional and affordable so I could get the most mileage out of my $100 credit.
I decided on the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta, in a suburb to the north of the city. For $135 it was perfect for a Saturday night stay. I’d get $100 off (more than offsetting my $95 annual fee on the Sapphire Preferred ) and pay $35 out of pocket.
I also have the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ), so I had to double-check that I was paying with my Sapphire Preferred.
After my st…