Head to head

JetBlue Plus Card vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred

On the criteria below, Chase Sapphire Preferred wins 3 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

JetBlue Plus Card

Barclays

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Chase

At a glance

Chase Sapphire Preferred wins 3 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

JetBlue Plus Card wins on earning ceiling; Chase Sapphire Preferred wins on first-year math, annual fee, and travel insurance.

Pick the Chase Sapphire Preferred if year-one math is your priority; take the Chase Sapphire Preferred if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

1 vs 3
  • First-year math Chase Sapphire Preferred

    Chase Sapphire Preferred wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Chase Sapphire Preferred

    Chase Sapphire Preferred is $4 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling JetBlue Plus Card

    JetBlue Plus Card earns more on its best category (6× vs 5×).

  • Travel insurance Chase Sapphire Preferred

    Chase Sapphire Preferred carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$99
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,700
First-year net
$-99
+$1,605
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Jetblue Purchases, Dining, Grocery Stores
Chase Travel Portal, Dining, Travel
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
JetBlue TrueBlue
Chase Ultimate Rewards

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.