In 2026, the Chase Sapphire 80,000-point bonus (specifically for the Preferred or Reserve cards) is typically a "limited-time" promotional offer rather than the standard public offer. To secure this high bonus, you must first ensure you are eligible: you cannot currently have a Sapphire card and cannot have received a "new cardmember bonus" for any Sapphire card in the past 48 months. The most common way to find the 80k offer is through targeted mailers, checking the "Just for You" section of the Chase app, or visiting a physical Chase branch, as "in-branch" offers are often 10,000 to 20,000 points higher than what is advertised online. Once approved, you must meet the Minimum Spending Requirement, which is usually $4,000 to $6,000 within the first 3 months of account opening. In 2026, "authorized user" spend counts toward this goal. Since 80,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points are worth at least $1,000 in travel (when redeemed through the Chase Travel℠ portal for Sapphire Preferred), it is widely considered one of the best "sign-up bonuses" in the credit card industry, but you must keep a close eye on credit card blogs for the exact window when the 80k offer goes public.