Is Chase Sapphire Preferred metal?

The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® are both made out of metal.



Yes, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is a metal credit card and has been one of the most popular options in this category for years. In 2026, it continues to be manufactured with a metal core sandwiched between thin layers of plastic, giving it a distinctive weight and a "thud" when placed on a table. The card weighs approximately 13 grams, which is significantly heavier than a standard 5-gram plastic credit card, though it is slightly lighter than its "big brother," the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, which weighs about 18 grams. The metal construction is designed to provide a premium, durable feel that reflects the card's status as a top-tier travel rewards product. Because of its metal composition, you cannot simply cut it with scissors when it expires; Chase typically provides a prepaid envelope for you to mail the old card back to them for secure destruction and recycling, or you can take it to a local Chase branch to have it disposed of properly to ensure your account information remains secure.

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Does the Chase Sapphire Preferred Offer Lounge Access? You may be surprised to learn that, no, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card does not provide any sort of lounge membership or complimentary one-time passes, not even to any of the Chase Sapphire Lounges.

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If your goal is to get or maintain a good credit score, two to three credit card accounts, in addition to other types of credit, are generally recommended. This combination may help you improve your credit mix. Lenders and creditors like to see a wide variety of credit types on your credit report.

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Chase Sapphire Reserve is a metal credit card, which is often associated with prestigious cards. The card gives up to $300 in credits for travel purchases each account anniversary year. Cardholders get a $100 application fee credit every four years for Global Entry, NEXUS, or TSA PreCheck.

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AFP via Getty Images. The Chase 5/24 rule is an unofficial policy that applies to Chase credit card applications. Simply put, if you've opened five or more new credit card accounts with any bank in the past 24 months, you will not likely be approved for a new Chase card.

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Our #1 recommended beginners rewards card featuring a 60,000-point signup bonus after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. This card comes with great benefits and earns valuable Ultimate Rewards points.

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If you want to use your Chase Ultimate Rewards® for cash back, the $0-annual fee Chase Freedom Flex? makes the most sense. If you want to use your points for travel, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is a better choice for your wallet. But you don't necessarily have to choose one or the other.

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