Is it better to use Chase Freedom or Sapphire Preferred?

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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Unfortunately, you won't get lounge access of any kind by owning the Chase Sapphire Preferred. But, you can get free Priority Pass lounge access with the Chase Sapphire Reserve. This way, you can find a lounge regardless of which airline you fly. Plus, you'll still earn Chase Ultimate Rewards on every card purchase.

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The Chase Sapphire Preferred? Card isn't a credit card for everyone ? you'll need to have good to excellent credit to have a chance at getting approved. We recommend having a FICO score of at least 690 before applying for this card. If you need to wait a bit and work on your credit, it's a good idea to do that.

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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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