Articles tagged “Chase Sapphire Preferred”
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Citi Strata Premier vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred: Best Travel Rewards Card Under $100 in 2026?
Both cards charge $95/year and offer a strong sign-up bonus. Strata Premier's broader 3x categories and higher point value go head-to-head with Sapphire Preferred's superior travel protections and transfer reputation.
SmartRates Editorial Team
July 8, 2026
The Best Credit Cards for International Travel in 2026 (and the Mistakes That Cost Tourists Money)
The right card abroad isn't always the one with the flashiest perks — it's the one that gets accepted, skips the foreign transaction fee, and turns your spending into flights home. Here's how to choose, by how you actually travel.
SmartRates Editorial Team
June 26, 2026
Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards of 2026: From No-Fee to Premium
The best travel credit cards for 2026 across every price tier — no annual fee, mid-tier $95 cards, and premium cards with lounge access. Here's how to pick the one that fits your travel.
SmartRates Editorial Team
June 15, 2026
The Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses Actually Worth Chasing in June 2026
Welcome bonuses get thrown around as the main reason to apply for a card, but most of them aren't worth restructuring your spending around. A few, right now, genuinely are. Here's how to tell the difference.
SmartRates Editorial Team
June 14, 2026
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Amex Gold: Which Card Wins in 2026?
The $95 Sapphire Preferred and $325 Amex Gold reward very different spending. Compare current fees, credits, earning categories, protections, and who each card fits.
SmartRates Editorial Team
June 5, 2026