For most points / miles collectors, SPG points vie with Chase Ultimate Rewards for most coveted rewards currency, largely due to
their numerous airline transfer partners...
I'd been interested in the Chase Sapphire Preferred card for a while because of its generous sign - up bonus and
numerous airline transfer partners.
Not exact matches
Chase Ultimate Rewards points can also be
transferred to
numerous travel
partners, including United
Airlines, Singapore
Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Southwest, Hyatt, and Marriott, to name a few.
By
transferring 20,000 Starpoints (or multiples thereof) all at once to one of SPG's
numerous airline partners, you'll get a 5,000 point bonus which means you end up with a total of 25,000 points.
The Starwood Preferred Guest ® Credit Card from American Express is one of our top recommended rewards cards as not only can you use Starpoints at over 1,200 Starwood brand hotels (Westin, W, Sheraton, Aloft, Four Points, St. Regis, among others), but these points also
transfer to
numerous airline partners to add an amazing amount of flexibility to these hotel points.
Amex Platinum:
Numerous direct redemptions like gift cards, Uber rides and travel;
transfer points to one of 18
airline partners (like Etihad and Singapore) or three hotel
partners Citi Prestige: Redeem points directly for airfare at a rate of 1.25 cents per point;
transfer points to one of 15
airline partners Chase Sapphire Reserve: Redeem points directly for travel at a rate of 1.5 cents per point;
transfer points to one of nine
airline partners (like British Airways and Southwest) or four hotel
partners (like Hyatt) Hilton Amex Aspire: Redeem points for stays at hotels in the Hilton Honors portfolio of brands Ritz: Redeem points for stays at Ritz - Carlton or Marriott hotels AAdvantage Executive: Redeem miles for flights on American and its various
partners (like Etihad and Cathay Pacific) United Club: Redeem miles for flights on United and its various
partners (like Lufthansa)