Welcome bonuses can be a great way to quickly earn lots of points, but opening a card when it is near its highest level is important.
Below is a history of the welcome bonus for the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, including when we recommend applying for the card.
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Current Welcome Bonus
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® currently offers the following welcome bonus:
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- $300 Annual Travel Credit
- 10x Points on Hotels and Rental Cars and 5x Points on Flights Booked Through Chase Ultimate Rewards
- 3x Points on Dining, Takeout, & Eligible Food Delivery
- 50% More Redemption Value
- Priority Pass Airport Lounge Access
- Trip Delay and Trip Cancellation Insurance
- Primary Rental Car Insurance
- $550 Annual Fee
Best Ever Welcome Bonus for the Sapphire Reserve
The best-ever bonus for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® was when it launched in 2016 with a huge offer of 100,000 bonus points.
Welcome Bonus History
Below is the history of the welcome bonus for the Sapphire Reserve before the current welcome bonus.
| Approximate Date | Welcome Bonus |
|---|---|
| October 2022 to December 2023 | Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening. |
| June 2022 to October 2022 | Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening. |
| October 2021 to June 2022 | Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening. |
| June 2021 to October 2021 | Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening. |
| March 2017 to June 2021 | Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening. |
| August 2016 to March 2017 | Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening. |
When to Apply for the Sapphire Reserve?
You should apply for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® when the welcome offer is at least 80,000 points.
The all-time high launch bonus of 100,000 points hasn’t returned since 2017, and it is unlikely to return unless Chase re-launches a revamped Chase Sapphire Reserve.
