Head to head

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred

On the criteria below, Chase Sapphire Preferred wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

Chase

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Chase

At a glance

Chase Sapphire Preferred wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins on earning ceiling; Chase Sapphire Preferred wins on first-year math and travel insurance.

Pick the Chase Sapphire Preferred if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

1 vs 2 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Chase Sapphire Preferred

    Chase Sapphire Preferred wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit 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
$95
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,000
$1,275
First-year net
+$905
+$1,180
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Marriott Hotels, Grocery, Gas
Chase Travel Portal, Dining, Travel
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Marriott Bonvoy
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.