Bank Transfer Program

Chase Ultimate Rewards Points

The Most Flexible Bank Points Program

Chase Ultimate Rewards points are widely considered the most valuable bank currency thanks to a deep roster of transfer partners and the ability to redeem through the Chase travel portal at up to 1.5¢ per point.

1¢
Baseline value
2¢
Best value (CPP)
9
Transfer partners

Redemption Values

Current cents-per-point (CPP) estimates based on award chart pricing and community data. Values updated as programs change.

Redemption TypeValue (CPP)Confidence
Transfer to Hyatt2¢High
Transfer to United1.5¢High
Transfer to Southwest1.5¢High
Transfer to British Airways1.5¢High
Chase Travel Portal (Sapphire Reserve)1.5¢High
Chase Travel Portal (Sapphire Preferred)1.25¢High
Statement credit / cash back1¢High

Transfer Partners

All transfers are 1:1 unless noted. Transfer usually posts within minutes.

World of Hyatt1:1
Luxury hotels
Best CPP: 2.2¢
United MileagePlus1:1
International flights
Best CPP: 1.5¢
Southwest Rapid Rewards1:1
Domestic flights
Best CPP: 1.5¢
British Airways Avios1:1
Short-haul flights
Best CPP: 1.5¢
Virgin Atlantic1:1
Delta premium awards
Best CPP: 1.5¢
Air Canada Aeroplan1:1
Star Alliance awards
Best CPP: 1.6¢
Singapore KrisFlyer1:1
Business class to Asia
Best CPP: 1.8¢
IHG One Rewards1:1
Hotel stays
Best CPP: 0.5¢
Marriott Bonvoy1:1
Hotel stays
Best CPP: 0.7¢

Best Cards for Earning Chase Ultimate Rewards

  • Chase Sapphire Preferred® (60,000-point bonus)
  • Chase Sapphire Reserve® (60,000-point bonus)
  • Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card
  • Chase Freedom Unlimited® (earns cash-back convertible to UR)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Chase Ultimate Rewards point worth?

The baseline value is 1¢ per point for cash back. When transferred to World of Hyatt, you can typically get 1.5–2¢ per point. Top-end redemptions via Singapore KrisFlyer for business class to Asia can exceed 2¢.

How do I transfer Chase points to airlines and hotels?

Log into your Chase account, navigate to the Ultimate Rewards portal, and select 'Transfer to travel partners.' Transfers are typically instant for airlines and hotels. You need a premium Sapphire or Ink card to access transfer partners.

Do Chase Ultimate Rewards points expire?

Points don't expire as long as your account is open. However, if you close your Sapphire or Ink card, you have 30 days to redeem or transfer your points.

Can you pool Chase points from multiple cards?

Yes. You can combine points from Chase Freedom, Freedom Flex, Freedom Unlimited, and business cards into a Sapphire or Ink card account, then transfer them to travel partners.

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