What’s the difference between Chase’s The Edit properties and Points Boost?
Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardholders will enjoy enhanced benefits starting Jan. 1, 2026, with no biannual split on the up to $500 in prepaid booking credits with The Edit, plus a new $250 credit for select Chase Travel℠ hotels.
Chase recently introduced a new way for eligible cardholders to possibly get more value when booking through Chase Travel℠: Points Boost, which offers higher redemption rates on select hotel stays. This new feature joins The Edit by Chase Travel, a curated hotel collection that's been available to select cardholders since March 2024.
While both perks are tied to hotel bookings and offer elevated experiences, they're designed for different types of travelers and available to different Chase cardholders.
Here's a breakdown of how each one works, how to access them and how to choose which one to use for your next trip.
What is Chase's Points Boost?
First off, let's talk Points Boost. This new program gives eligible Chase cardholders access to elevated redemption rates on select hotel and airline bookings when redeeming Chase Ultimate Rewards points through the Chase Travel portal. Think of it as a limited-time offer that stretches your points even further.
If you were a cardholder before June 23, 2025, you’re in a unique position: You have access to both Points Boost and the original fixed redemption rates of 1.25 or 1.5 cents per point (depending on which Chase card you hold) through October 26, 2027. While Points Boost may offer higher value on certain bookings, the value is variable and capped at an “up to” rate and is not guaranteed. The fixed rate, on the other hand, is consistent across all travel. Depending on the offer, it may be worth comparing both options to see which gives you more value.
This is a shift from the previous structure where fixed rates were standard with cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees).
Related: Why Chase's Points Boost is an outstanding (kind of surprising) new way to book hotels on points
How does Points Boost work?
With Points Boost, Chase offers specific travel deals — such as a flight to London or a hotel in Miami — where your points are worth more than their typical redemption value. These offers vary by destination, travel dates and availability and are featured within the Chase Travel portal.
For example, if a hotel normally costs $250 or 25,000 points, a Points Boost deal might let you book it for just 18,000 points, effectively increasing the value of each point.
You can tell if Chase offers Points Boost for a specific hotel by searching the hotel name in the Chase portal and keeping an eye out for the "Points Boost" tag with a rocket icon.
Here's an example of how that looks in the portal as a Sapphire Preferred Card holder:
By booking through Points Boost, my Ultimate Rewards points are worth about 1.75 cents apiece, as opposed to 1.25 cents per point.
When searching for a destination in the Chase Portal, you can toggle "Points Boost only" to limit the search query so that you see only hotels offering the Points Boost feature.
Which Chase cards qualify for Points Boost?
Points Boost is available to cardholders with the Sapphire Reserve, the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees), the J.P. Morgan Reserve, the Sapphire Preferred Card and the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card.
With these cards, you can potentially redeem points for more value on select flight and hotel bookings made through Chase Travel — remember, Chase will either give you the Points Boost value or the fixed rate value, whichever is better. The highest redemption rate — up to 2 cents per point — is only available to Sapphire Reserve and J.P. Morgan cardholders.
I have the Sapphire Preferred and recently saved points by redeeming with Points Boost for a three-night stay at IHG's Hotel Indigo Florence in Italy.
Without Points Boost, the stay would have cost me $791.28 or 59,362 points, yielding me a value of 1.3 cents apiece. But with Points Boost, I only had to use 49,468 points plus $49.26, which I was able to cover with my $50 Chase Travel credit. Therefore, I got a value of 1.5 cents apiece.
While saving just under 10,000 points may not seem like a lot, since TPG values Chase points at 2.05 cents per point, per our July 2025 valuations, 10,000 Chase points are worth $205.
The information for the J.P. Morgan Reserve and Ink Business Preferred have been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Related: I'm a Sapphire Preferred Card holder: Here's my Chase Travel Points Boost strategy
What is The Edit by Chase Travel?
Next, let's cover The Edit, a curated hotel collection launched by Chase in March 2024 that offers premium benefits when you book a participating property through Chase Travel. These perks are similar to those found in other luxury hotel programs, such as American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts.
What perks do you get with The Edit by Chase?
When you book a hotel through The Edit, you'll receive elevated benefits that may include:
- Daily breakfast for two
- Room upgrades (when available)
- Early check-in and late checkout
- A $100 property credit or similar amenity
Key differences between Points Boost and The Edit
Although both programs live within the Chase Travel portal, they serve different purposes:
| Feature | Points Boost | The Edit |
|---|---|---|
Applies to | Select hotels, flights, etc. | Curated collection of luxury hotels |
Type of value | Increased point redemption value | On-property perks and upgrades |
Available to | Chase Sapphire Reserve Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business J.P. Morgan Reserve Chase Sapphire Preferred Ink Business Preferred | Sapphire Reserve
Sapphire Reserve for Business J.P. Morgan Reserve |
Best for | Saving points | Enhancing the hotel experience |
Which Chase cards qualify for The Edit?
Only Sapphire Reserve (personal and business) and J.P. Morgan Reserve cardholders can book stays with The Edit. Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred cardholders do not have access to The Edit.
When to use Points Boost vs. The Edit
Unfortunately, not every hotel stay is available with Points Boost. If you were a Chase cardholder prior to June 23, your Ultimate Rewards points (earned before Oct. 26) will still be worth either 1.25 or 1.5 cents per point (through Oct. 26, 2027), depending on the card you have. Points earned after that date will be worth 1 cent apiece, if Points Boost is not an option.
For cardholders who obtained an eligible Chase card after June 23, redemptions not available for Points Boost are also worth a fixed 1 cent per point.
Therefore, use Points Boost when you want to maximize the value of your points on select flights or hotels. Use The Edit when you're booking a hotel stay and want a luxury experience with built-in perks like breakfast, room upgrades and resort credits.
If your main goal is stretching your points further, Points Boost is the winner. If you're looking for a more premium hotel experience, go with The Edit.
Can you combine Points Boost with The Edit?
Yes, and doing so can be a great way to maximize your Chase points. If you book a stay at a property featured in The Edit by Chase Travel and it's eligible for Points Boost, you can redeem points at an elevated rate (up to 2 cents per point) and enjoy luxury perks like complimentary breakfast, property credits and room upgrades.
Sapphire Reserve cardholders may even be able to get more value and stack additional statement credits, like the $500 The Edit credit (biannual credit of $250 available on qualifying purchases between Jan. 1 and June 30, with another $250 available between July 1 and Dec. 31).
Note that this credit cannot be used all at once and only applies to prepaid stays of at least two nights.
Bottom line
With the introduction of Points Boost and The Edit, Chase is giving travel-focused cardholders more ways to redeem their points and enhance their experiences. While Points Boost helps stretch your points further, The Edit adds luxury and convenience to your hotel stays. Knowing about the different programs can help you unlock even more value from your Chase Ultimate Rewards points.
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- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
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| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year. |
| 3X | Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com. |
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- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.