# 213. The Chase Sapphire Reserve Dropped a 150,000 Point Offer! Is It Worth $795? Full Breakdown & Strategy Guide

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Published: 2026-05-11T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Is the newly refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve actually worth the massive $795 annual fee? In this episode of Wonderland on Points, we break down every major benefit, travel credit, lounge perk, transfer partner, and strategy tied to one of the most talked-about premium travel credit cards on the market. We cover the huge welcome bonus, how to maximize Ultimate Rewards points, and the smartest ways to offset the annual fee. We also dive into Priority Pass lounge access, Chase Sapphire Lounges, airport travel benefits, luxury hotel partnerships, rental car insurance, trip delay coverage, baggage protections, and why these travel protections can save travelers hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Throughout the episode, we share our real-life strategies for using transferable points, stacking benefits, booking luxury travel for less, and deciding whether premium travel credit cards truly make sense for families and frequent travelers. If you’ve been considering the Chase Sapphire Reserve, trying to decide between premium travel cards, or looking for advanced points and miles strategies to maximize travel rewards, this episode is packed with practical tips, honest opinions, and detailed travel hacking advice to help you get the most value possible from your credit cards and points. Girl's Trip Interest Form (April 7-10, 2027) Mentioned in this Episode: Chase Sapphire Link-Mary Ellen Chase Sapphire Link- Joanna Katie's Travel Tricks Stacking Map Rakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS) Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS) Find Us On Online: Sign Up for the Y! Wonder Travel Newsletter Wonderland on Points Youtube Channel Mary Ellen | Jo Facebook Group Affiliate Links: Cardpointers Halara (use code "Wonderland" for 10% off) Tobiq 15% Our Favorite Travel…

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