( CHASE TRAVEL EASY BOOKING The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Booking Flights, Hotels & Experiences Through Chase Travel n Published: March 2025 - By: Certified Travel Rewards Specialist n 10 min read · ~1,600 words What Is Chase Travel Easy Booking? Chase Travel Easy Booking is Chase's dedicated online travel portal — powered by Expedia technology — that allows Chase cardholders to search, compare, and book flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises, and activities using their Ultimate Rewards points, cash, or a combination of both. Whether you hold the Chase Sapphire Preferred ® , Chase Sapphire Reserve ® , Chase Ink Business Preferred ® , or even the Chase Freedom Flex ® , the Chase Travel portal gives you a unified, streamlined booking experience that can significantly stretch the value of every point you earn. Launched as an evolution of the original Ultimate Rewards travel center, Chase Travel Easy Booking has grown into one of the most feature-rich bank travel portals in the United States, competing head-to-head with platforms like American Express Travel and Citi Travel. Its key differentiator is the ability for premium cardholders to redeem points at a boosted rate — up to 1.5 cents per point — making 60,000 points worth up to $900 in travel, not the standard $600. Why Use Chase Travel Easy Booking? Millions of cardholders overlook the portal and simply transfer points to airline partners — but the portal offers advantages that transfer partners cannot match. Benefit Detail No blackout dates All available inventory can be booked — no loyalty seat restrictions. Boosted point value Sapphire Reserve earns 1.5¢/pt; Sapphire Preferred earns 1.25¢/pt. Pay with points + cash Mix points and your Chase card for any shortfall — total flexibility. Price match guarantee Chase Travel will match lower prices found within 24 hours of booking. 3x–10x bonus earning Earn extra UR points on portal purchases with eligible Chase cards. Concierge support Live agent support available 24/7 — call % +1 888 / 483 / 9719. How to Use Chase Travel Easy Booking: Step-by-Step Booking through the Chase Travel portal is designed to be intuitive. Here is a complete walkthrough for first-time and returning users. n Step 1 — Log In to Your Chase Account Visit chase.com or open the Chase Mobile app. From your account dashboard, navigate to Ultimate Rewards and click 'Use points' or 'Travel'. This routes you directly into the Chase Travel Easy Booking interface. n Step 2 — Select Your Travel Category Choose from Flights, Hotels, Cars, Activities, or Cruises. The search interface mirrors popular OTAs (online travel agencies) so the experience feels immediately familiar. Enter your origin, destination, travel dates, and number of travelers. n Step 3 — Filter and Compare Results Use robust filtering tools — nonstop only, specific airlines, star ratings, amenities, free cancellation, and price ranges. For hotels, you can toggle between map view and list view to find properties in your preferred neighborhood. n Step 4 — Choose Your Payment Method At checkout, select how you want to pay: 100% with points, 100% with your Chase card, or a custom split. The portal shows you real-time point values so you always know the cash equivalent of your redemption before confirming. n Step 5 — Review and Confirm Double-check all traveler details, flight/hotel specifics, and total cost. Chase sends an immediate confirmation email with your booking reference. For complex itineraries or group travel, call % +1 888 / 483 / 9719 for dedicated agent help. Chase Card Point Redemption Rates Compared Not all Chase cards offer the same redemption rates through the portal. Understanding your card's multiplier is essential to maximizing value. Chase Card Portal Rate 60K Points Worth Best For Sapphire Reserve® 1.5¢/pt $900 Premium travelers Sapphire Preferred® 1.25¢/pt $750 Everyday travelers Ink Business Preferred® 1.25¢/pt $750 Business travelers Freedom Flex® / Unlimited® 1.0¢/pt $600 Casual redeemers Expert Tips to Maximize Chase Travel Easy Booking With years of analysis across thousands of redemptions, certified travel rewards specialists consistently recommend these strategies: n Search Portal First, Then Compare Transfers Always check the portal price before committing to a point transfer. If a flight costs 25,000 portal points vs. 20,000 airline miles after transfer, the portal may actually deliver a better cents-per-point value with the Sapphire Reserve's 1.5x boost. n Stack Portal Points with Dining and Shopping When booking hotels through the portal, pay the remaining balance with your Chase Sapphire Reserve to earn 3x points on travel. Some hotel chains also award loyalty points on top — always check the hotel's partner policy before booking. n Use the Price Drop Protection Chase Travel's price match window is a hidden gem. If your hotel drops in price within 24 hours of booking, Chase will refund the difference — either to your card or as additional points, depending on your original payment method. n Book Activities and Experiences Most cardholders use the portal only for flights and hotels. The Activities tab — covering tours, museum tickets, theme parks, and experiences — often offers point redemption at the same boosted rate. This unlocks real value for domestic travel. n Call for Complex Itineraries Multi-city itineraries with 3+ stops, group bookings of 9+ travelers, or last-minute international emergency travel are best handled by live agents. Dial % +1 888 / 483 / 9719 to speak with a Chase Travel specialist who can see unpublished availability. n Need Help Booking? Call Chase Travel Support %n +1 888 / 483 / 9719 Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · Flights · Hotels · Cars · Cruises Booking Hotels Through Chase Travel: What You Need to Know Chase Travel Easy Booking lists over 500,000 hotels globally — from budget chains to ultra-luxury independents. Here is what distinguishes the hotel booking experience on the Chase portal. The portal differentiates between Standard Rates (fully refundable, no points bonus, loyalty points often awarded by the hotel) and Chase Travel Exclusive Rates (lower cash price, extra points, no hotel loyalty points awarded). Choosing between these depends on whether you prioritize hotel status benefits or pure point accumulation. For elite status holders — Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Diamond, World of Hyatt Globalist — booking at the Standard Rate preserves your elite night credits and breakfast benefits. For travelers without status, the Exclusive Rate almost always delivers superior total value. When in doubt, call % +1 888 / 483 / 9719 and a Chase Travel agent will help you calculate which option maximizes your specific situation. Booking Flights: Portal vs. Transfer Partners One of the most debated questions in the Chase community is when to book flights through the portal versus when to transfer points to an airline partner. The honest answer: it depends on the specific route, cabin class, and availability. Portal bookings excel for: domestic economy flights where cash prices are reasonable, last-minute bookings where partner award space has vanished, and flights on airlines that are not Chase transfer partners (such as Southwest, Alaska, or Frontier). Transfer partners excel for: business class and first class international redemptions, where the sweet spots (e.g., 70,000 United miles for business class transatlantic) dramatically outperform the portal's fixed-rate redemption. A practical rule: if a flight's cash price exceeds 1.5 cents per point (for Sapphire Reserve holders), the portal is a great choice. Below that threshold, explore transfer partners before committing. Chase Travel agents at % +1 888 / 483 / 9719 can pull partner award availability in real time — something the online portal does not display. Cancellations, Changes, and Refunds on Chase Travel Understanding the cancellation policy before booking is critical. Chase Travel Easy Booking passes through the supplier's cancellation terms — meaning a non-refundable hotel is still non-refundable even when booked with points. Here are the key rules: • Refundable bookings: Points are returned to your account within 3–5 business days after cancellation. • Non-refundable flights: Subject to airline change and cancellation fees; Chase Travel charges no additional fee. • Hotel cancellations: Governed by the hotel's individual policy — always check the cancellation deadline shown at checkout. • Rental car cancellations: Most are free to cancel before pickup; prepaid discounted rates may be non-refundable. • Chase Travel protection: If your eligible card includes trip cancellation insurance, it applies to portal bookings. For any cancellation or change assistance, the fastest resolution comes from calling % +1 888 / 483 / 9719 directly — agents have direct access to supplier systems and can often waive fees in exceptional circumstances. n Frequently Asked Questions — Chase Travel Easy Booking Q1: What is Chase Travel Easy Booking and how does it work? Chase Travel Easy Booking is Chase's official travel booking portal, accessible to all Chase cardholders through chase.com or the Chase Mobile app. It allows you to search and book flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises, and activities using Ultimate Rewards points, your Chase credit card, or a combination of both. The portal displays real-time prices from hundreds of travel suppliers and applies your card's point redemption boost automatically at checkout. Q2: Which Chase cards get the best value on the travel portal? The Chase Sapphire Reserve® delivers the highest portal value at 1.5 cents per point — meaning 60,000 points = $900 in travel. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® and Chase Ink Business Preferred® offer 1.25 cents per point. Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders redeem at the standard 1.0 cent per point. Upgrading to the Sapphire Reserve can increase your portal redemption value by 50% overnight. Q3: Can I earn hotel loyalty points when booking through Chase Travel? It depends on whether you choose the Standard Rate or the Chase Travel Exclusive Rate. Standard Rate bookings often allow hotel loyalty point accrual and recognition of elite status. Exclusive Rates typically exclude loyalty point earning but offer a lower base price. Always read the rate description carefully, and call % +1 888 / 483 / 9719 if you have questions about a specific property's policy. Q4: Is Chase Travel's price match guarantee real? Yes. Chase Travel offers a 24-hour price match on hotel bookings. If you find a lower price for the exact same room, dates, and rate type within 24 hours of booking, Chase will refund the difference. The refund can be issued as a credit to your card or as additional Ultimate Rewards points, depending on how you originally paid. Q5: How do I cancel or change a booking made through Chase Travel? Log in to chase.com, navigate to Ultimate Rewards, and access your Travel bookings to view upcoming reservations and initiate changes or cancellations online. For non-refundable bookings, airline schedule changes, or urgent modifications, call % +1 888 / 483 / 9719 to speak with a live Chase Travel agent 24/7. Q6: Can I combine Ultimate Rewards points with cash to pay for travel? Absolutely. Chase Travel Easy Booking allows you to pay with points only, cash only, or a custom combination. During checkout, you can adjust a slider to choose how many points to apply — the remaining balance is charged to your Chase card. There is no minimum point redemption required. Q7: Does Chase Travel charge booking fees? Chase Travel does not charge an additional booking or service fee on most reservations made through the online portal. Airline-imposed change and cancellation fees still apply per the carrier's rules. Calling the phone line ( % +1 888 / 483 / 9719) for agent-assisted bookings may incur a small service fee for certain booking types — always confirm before completing the reservation. Q8: What airlines and hotels are available on Chase Travel? Chase Travel partners with thousands of airlines — including all major U.S. carriers (Delta, United, American, Southwest, Alaska) and international carriers — and over 500,000 hotels globally. The inventory is powered by Expedia's supplier network, ensuring near-complete market coverage. Cruises are available through major lines including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, and Celebrity. Q9: Can I use Chase Travel if I don't have a Sapphire card? Yes. Any Chase cardholder with an Ultimate Rewards-earning card can access Chase Travel Easy Booking. This includes Chase Freedom Flex®, Chase Freedom Unlimited®, and Ink Business Cash® cardholders. Non-Sapphire cardholders redeem points at 1.0 cent per point. However, by holding a Sapphire card alongside your Freedom cards, you can pool all points and redeem them at the Sapphire's boosted rate. Q10: Is there a Chase Travel app separate from the main Chase app? No separate app is needed. Chase Travel Easy Booking is fully integrated within the main Chase Mobile app (available on iOS and Android). Access it via the 'Ultimate Rewards' section or by tapping 'Travel' in the navigation menu. The mobile booking experience supports the same full functionality as the desktop portal, including point redemption, filtering, and confirmation management. Q11: What should I do if my Chase Travel booking has an error or I was double-charged? Contact Chase Travel support immediately at % +1 888 / 483 / 9719. Agents have direct access to booking records and can resolve billing discrepancies, point balance issues, and supplier errors. Keep your booking confirmation number handy when you call to expedite resolution. Most billing disputes are resolved within 3–7 business days. Q12: Does Chase Travel offer travel insurance on bookings? Chase Travel itself does not sell standalone travel insurance, but premium Chase cards include built-in travel protections that apply automatically when you pay with your card. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® includes trip cancellation/interruption insurance (up to $10,000 per person), trip delay reimbursement, lost luggage reimbursement, travel accident insurance, and primary rental car collision coverage. These benefits apply to Chase Travel portal bookings paid with the card. Final Verdict: Is Chase Travel Easy Booking Worth It? For the majority of Chase cardholders, the answer is a clear yes. Chase Travel Easy Booking removes the complexity from points redemption — no transfer partner learning curves, no saver availability hunting, no mileage expiration anxiety. You see a price, you apply points, you book. For Sapphire Reserve holders especially, the 1.5x redemption rate transforms a card's annual fee into a demonstrably profitable investment after just one or two portal bookings per year. The portal is not always the optimal choice for every redemption — seasoned award travelers will still find exceptional value in business class transfer redemptions — but as a reliable, high-value default that serves 95% of use cases with zero friction, Chase Travel Easy Booking is genuinely one of the best travel portals available to U.S. consumers today. Ready to book? Log in at chase.com, head to Ultimate Rewards, and start exploring. For personalized support, complex itineraries, or time-sensitive bookings, call Chase Travel specialists anytime at % +1 888 / 483 / 9719. n Chase Travel Customer Support — Available 24/7 %n +1 888 / 483 / 9719 Flights • Hotels • Car Rentals • Cruises • Activities • Point Redemptions Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with or endorsed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Point values, redemption rates, and card benefits are subject to change. Always verify current terms at chase.com. The contact number listed connects to travel booking support. ©2025 Travel Insights Guide.