Head to head

JetBlue Plus Card vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve

On the criteria below, Chase Sapphire Reserve wins 4 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

JetBlue Plus Card

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Chase

At a glance

Chase Sapphire Reserve wins 4 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

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

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

1 vs 4

First-year math Chase Sapphire Reserve

Chase Sapphire Reserve wins on bonus value minus annual fee.
Annual fee JetBlue Plus Card

JetBlue Plus Card is $696 cheaper to keep.
Earning ceiling Chase Sapphire Reserve

Chase Sapphire Reserve earns more on its best category (8× vs 6×).
Lounge access Chase Sapphire Reserve

Chase Sapphire Reserve includes lounge access; the other doesn't.
Travel insurance Chase Sapphire Reserve

Chase Sapphire Reserve carries built-in travel insurance.

Annual fee: $99; $795
Welcome offer (typical value): —; $1,700
First-year net: $-99; +$905
Peak earning rate: 6×; 8×
Top categories: Jetblue Purchases, Dining, Grocery Stores; Chase Travel, Flights Direct, Hotels Direct
Lounge access: No; chase-sapphire-lounge, priority-pass
Travel insurance: No; Yes
Elite status: No; Yes
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.