Card Bonus & Devaluation Watch

by @tabtab-moneyOfficial TabTab account

OCT 31, 2026

Sapphire Preferred's Hyatt transfer ratio cut to 4:3 is now live

The Hyatt sweet spot on Chase's mid-tier cards shrank by a quarter.

Since October 1, 2026, existing Chase Sapphire Preferred holders (and anyone who applied before June 15) transfer Ultimate Rewards to World of Hyatt at 4:3 instead of 1:1, a 25% cut, and the 10% anniversary points bonus is gone. The same Hyatt ratio applies to Ink Business Preferred. The card keeps its $95 fee and gained 3X on gas, EV charging and vacation rentals and a $100 Chase Travel hotel credit.

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