Chase Sapphire Reserve introduces record-high 125K-point welcome bonus

The annual fee for the Sapphire Reserve increased from $550 to $795 in June 2025. This change included expanded credits such as a $500 annual statement credit for The Edit hotels (split into two $250 biannual credits with a minimum two-night stay) and a $300 annual statement credit for StubHub or Viagogo event ticket purchases (split into two $150 biannual credits through December 31, 2027; activation required). These updates may offset some of the higher costs for frequent travelers.

Additionally, new PointsBoost redemption options allow users to get up to two cents per point on eligible travel bookings. Some users report that these options have improved their strategies for using rewards.

The Points Guy commented: “If the way you normally use points aligns with leveraging transfer partners and sometimes getting even more than 2 cents per point in value, I'd argue that this new offer of 125,000 total bonus points after meeting the required spend may be the best one yet for some travelers.”

For those considering applying for a premium travel rewards card and able to meet higher spending requirements and annual fees—while also making use of expanded credits—the current Chase Sapphire Reserve offer may represent an opportunity not previously available.