Are you a Chase Ultimate Rewards fan? Well, get ready to celebrate because there's exciting news for you! Chase has once again updated the bonus eligibility rules for its Sapphire cards, making it easier for more cardholders to earn lucrative bonuses. Starting January 22, you can earn one bonus per Sapphire card, as long as you've never earned a bonus on that card before. This means that if you currently hold the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and have already earned the bonus on it, you can now add the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and earn its bonus as well, as long as you haven't previously earned the bonus on the Sapphire Reserve. But here's where it gets controversial... While this change is certainly a positive for current Sapphire cardholders, it's worth noting that these eligibility rules are still not as generous as they were before June 2025. Back then, you could earn a new bonus on the same Sapphire card after waiting 48 months, an option that's now long gone. So, what does this mean for you? If you were left disappointed by last summer's restriction on Sapphire bonus eligibility, this is certainly a positive update. While you can't enjoy the flexibility of earning a new Sapphire bonus every 48 months like you could before June 2025, current Sapphire cardholders can now add the other Sapphire card to their wallet and earn its bonus - as long as they've never earned a bonus on the card before. So, are you ready to take advantage of this new opportunity? Apply for the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card today and start earning those bonuses!
