Chase Marks Sapphire Reserve Decade With Massive Rewards Boost

2026-09-17 companies

New York, Friday, 18 September 2026.
Celebrating ten years of its iconic Sapphire Reserve card, Chase unveiled temporary travel statement credits, permanent DoorDash benefit increases, and a 10-million-point social media contest for cardholders.

Limited-Time Travel Statement Credits

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) has introduced a series of targeted statement credits requiring activation through the Chase Offers portal, with payments needing to be made directly to partners rather than through Chase Travel℠ [2][3]. Cardholders can receive $125 back on spending of $500 or more at IHG Hotels & Resorts in the U.S., provided payments are completed by 16 October 2026 [1][3]. Additional travel rebates include $250 back on $1,000 spending at Miraval or Alila properties, $200 back on $200 spending on JSX semi-private flights, and $350 back on $1,500 spending for Wander vacation homes, all requiring payment by 14 December 2026 [2][3]. A specific offer for SIXT car rentals provides $125 back on $500 spending but is restricted to cardmembers who held the card as of 25 August 2026 [2][5].

Permanent DoorDash Benefit Expansion

Effective 1 October 2026, the monthly DoorDash restaurant credit for Sapphire Reserve cardholders will increase from $5 to $15, applicable to all eligible DoorDash orders including groceries and convenience stores [1][4]. This updated credit combines with existing monthly benefits, including two $10 promos for groceries or essentials and a complimentary DashPass membership, to reach a total monthly value calculated as 35 [3][4]. This permanent benefit expansion runs through 31 December 2027, enhancing the card’s value proposition alongside the existing $300 annual travel credit [3][4].

10 Million Point Contest Details

The Celebrating 10 Rewarding Years with Chase Sapphire Reserve Contest launched on 16 September 2026 and accepts entries until 6 November 2026 [3][6]. Ten finalists will each receive 500,000 Ultimate Rewards points, while one grand prize winner will receive an additional 5 million points for a total of 5.5 million points [1][6]. Entry requires posting a video up to 90 seconds long on Instagram or TikTok tagging @ChaseSapphire with specific hashtags, open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and D.C. who are 18 years or older [5][6].

Sources

Loyalty Programs Consumer Credit