What is the best Chase credit card promotion right now?

The best Chase credit card deal is the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card's 60,000-point initial bonus for spending $4,000 within 3 months of opening an account. That bonus is worth $750 in travel booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards.

There are plenty of other deals available, too, including some special cash back promotions. The best Chase credit card deal for cash back is $200 for spending $500 in 3 months, which is offered by Freedom Flex. It also offers 5% back on travel booked through Chase.… read full answer

Below, you can find a rundown of the Chase credit cards offering the best deals in a series of popular categories, from cash back to business travel.

Best Chase Credit Card Deals

Some of these Chase credit cards also have many more deals packed inside. For example, Sapphire Reserve gives a $300 annual travel credit and lounge access. And IHG Rewards Premier gives a free night's stay each account anniversary and when you book at least 4 consecutive nights.

The easiest Chase credit card to get is the Chase Freedom® Student credit card because applicants can get approved with limited credit. This means the odds of approval are good even for people who are new to credit, making the Chase Freedom® Student credit card much easier to get than other Chase credit cards.

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• Chase Freedom® Student credit card: requires limited credit or better
• Chase Freedom Unlimited®: requires good credit or better
• Chase Freedom Flex℠: requires good credit or better
• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: requires good credit or better
• Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card: requires good credit or better

Having one of these Chase credit cards may increase your chances of landing a higher-tier credit card in the future, if you use it responsibly. That means paying your bill on time every month and keeping your credit utilization below 30% of your credit limit.

You need a credit score of 700 or higher to get approved for most Chase credit cards. That means you need good credit or better to qualify for Chase credit cards. For example, the credit score requirement for both the Chase Freedom Flex℠ card and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is 700+.

The main exception to the rule is the Chase Freedom® Student credit card, which is available to students with limited credit or better. Still, the higher your credit score is, the better your Chase credit card approval odds will be.… read full answer

Chase Credit Card Credit Score Requirements

• Chase Sapphire Reserve®: Excellent Credit (750+)
• Chase Freedom Flex℠: Good Credit (700+)
• Chase Freedom Unlimited®: Good Credit (700+)
• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: Good Credit (700+)
• Chase Freedom® Student credit card: Limited History. This card is available for students who have limited credit score (less than 3 years of credit history+)
• Amazon.com Credit Card: Good Credit (700+)
• Ink Business cards: Good Credit. Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card, for instance, requires a credit score of 700 at a minimum. That means you need good credit or better for approval.
• Chase hotel cards: Good Credit. The World of Hyatt Credit Card, for instance, requires a credit score of 700 at a minimum. That means you need good credit or better for approval.
• Most Chase airline cards: Good Credit. United Quest℠ Card, for instance, requires a credit score of 700 at a minimum. That means you need good credit or better for approval.

Be sure to check your credit score regularly to assess your chances of meeting the Chase credit card credit score requirements. Chase also has an online pre-approval tool that gives you an indication of how well your credit stacks up without having to formally apply.

You'll know within seconds if you're pre-approved for any Chase credit cards. There's no guarantee you'll be approved if you apply, but the odds are on your side. Pre-approvals are done using a soft inquiry or "soft pull" on your credit report, which means there's no effect on your credit score. However, if you decide to actually apply for a card, Chase will perform a hard inquiry, which may cause a slight dip in your credit score.