Hector Molina, WalletHub Analyst
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Yes, you may be able to use the Chase Sapphire Reserve travel credit for gift cards if this purchase is classified as travel by the merchant. That’s because this credit only applies to transactions that have the travel merchant code.
Why Merchant Codes Matter for Travel Credits
Airlines, hotels, and other travel providers will have the travel code, but they often sell their gift cards through third-party providers that do not have that code. So, it would be best to contact the travel provider or gift card seller ahead of time to see if they categorize gift cards as travel purchases.
It is worth noting that there is a long list of travel purchases that will always count toward the Chase Sapphire Reserve $300 travel credit. Those include airfare, hotel bookings, cruises, taxi and bus fares, tolls, parking garage fees, and more.
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How does the Chase Sapphire Reserve travel credit work?
The Chase Sapphire Reserve travel credit automatically reimburses cardholders for up to $300 in travel-related expenses each year. The credit applies to flights and hotels, as well as vacation packages and airline fees, among other things.
Some purchases don’t qualify for the Chase Sapphire Reserve travel credit, including in-flight goods and services (e.g. Wi-Fi, food), tourist attractions, and merchants within airports. But the $300 yearly travel credit helps offset some of the card’s $795 annual fee.
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read full answer by Maria Adams, Credit Cards ModeratorWhat's included in the Chase Sapphire Reserve cards travel category?
The Chase Sapphire Reserve card’s travel category includes airfare and hotel stays, and travel purchases made through Chase Travel. The Chase Sapphire Reserve card’s travel category offers an impressive range of rewards, making it a favorite among travelers.
Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Categories
- Airfare
- Hotel stays
- Chase Travel purchases
You can find the full list for the Chase Sapphire Reserve card travel category on Chase’s website.
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read full answer by Maria Adams, Credit Cards ModeratorWhat gift cards can you get with Chase rewards?
You can get gift cards from over 175 different brands with Chase Ultimate Rewards points, including Apple, Domino’s, Fandango, Grubhub, Home Depot, Kohl’s and Xbox. To see the entire list of Ultimate Rewards gift card brands, you will need to log in to your online account.
Popular Gift Cards You Can Get With Chase Ultimate Rewards
- Adidas
- Apple
- Barnes & Noble
- Bath & Body Works
- Chili’s
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