What is the 24 month rule for Chase Sapphire?


What is the 24 month rule for Chase Sapphire? 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. The 5/24 rule applies to almost all Chase credit cards, including popular ones like the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Sapphire Reserve®.


What is the 48 month rule for Chase Sapphire?

This is a relatively new Chase rule, but an important one: You cannot receive a Sapphire sign-up bonus if you've already received a bonus from either version (Preferred or Reserve) within previous 48 months. It's important to note it's 48 months or 4 years from the receipt of the statement with the bonus on it.