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There's a window open right now that I think closes faster than most people expect - and it's one of the better Chase transfer opportunities we've seen this year.

A 70% bonus when transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG doesn't get talked about the same way a Hyatt or airline bonus does. But for the right redemption, it changes your math significantly. More on that in a moment.

Today we're also covering a quietly frustrating DoorDash change that affects Chase cardholders, the honest case for downgrading the Sapphire Reserve, and a cluster of buy points deals worth knowing about before they expire.

Which Chase transfer partner currently has the highest active transfer bonus - ending April 30, 2026?

The answer is waiting near the bottom of today's newsletter... keep scrolling. 👇

Let's get into it. Chase Ultimate Rewards is currently running a 70% transfer bonus to IHG Rewards - and it runs through April 30, 2026.

That means every 1,000 Chase points becomes 1,700 IHG points. If you're sitting on a stack of Chase points and have an IHG redemption in mind - a Kimpton, an InterContinental, even a Holiday Inn Resorts stay - this is the time to move them.

IHG's points aren't always the flashiest, but they punch above their weight for mid-tier and resort properties. And at 1.7x your Chase balance, the math gets a lot more interesting than usual.

If you want to see all active transfer bonuses in one place, we track them at milesandpointsdaily.com/transfer-bonuses

Also worth flagging: Chase Ultimate Rewards to Air Canada Aeroplan is running a +20% bonus through April 30. Aeroplan is one of the most versatile Star Alliance currencies out there - it books United, Lufthansa, Singapore, and more, often with no fuel surcharges. If transatlantic or transpacific business class is on your radar, that bonus is worth a second look. For all our Air Canada coverage, we have a full tag page.

Here's a change that flew under the radar but affects a lot of Chase cardholders. DoorDash has raised the minimum order for pickup orders from $10 to $20.

Why does that matter? Chase cards - including the Sapphire Reserve and certain co-branded cards - come with a $10 monthly DoorDash credit. The cleanest way to use that credit was to place a pickup order (no delivery fee, no tip pressure) at or just above the $10 minimum. That trick just got a lot less clean.

Reports suggest the $20 minimum isn't being applied universally yet - some users are still seeing the old $10 threshold. But don't count on that lasting. If you've been using this method to zero out your monthly credit easily, start planning for the higher minimum or lean into delivery orders where the credit still applies without a floor.

It's a small change but it's exactly the kind of quiet erosion that makes premium card math harder to justify over time - which brings us perfectly to the next story.

A writer at Upgraded Points published a genuinely honest breakdown yesterday of why they downgraded the Chase Sapphire Reserve after 8 years - and it's worth reading if you're in the same boat.

The short version: when the annual fee climbed to $795, the credits that made it pencil out started requiring too much behavior change. You have to spend in specific categories, use specific platforms, and remember to activate specific offers. The math still worked on paper - but it stopped working in practice.

The downgrade path (to a Chase Sapphire Preferred or a no-fee Chase Freedom card) preserves your Ultimate Rewards points and keeps your Chase relationship intact. You don't have to close the account - and closing it would be the wrong move anyway given the impact on your credit history and 5/24 slot.

If you're on the fence, our Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve Worth It? calculator walks through the actual credits and whether they realistically apply to your life.

Rakuten has added Bank of America cards to its portal, and the numbers are worth noting. The Travel Rewards card is now showing up to $250 in Rakuten bonus - which combined with the card's own welcome offer gets you to a potential $500 in total bonus value.

The catch for points enthusiasts: if you've elected to receive your Rakuten cashback as Amex Membership Rewards points instead of cash, you'll see $0 from this offer. The Bank of America portal bonus is cash only.

But if you're not currently running Rakuten in points mode - or you're a family member who isn't - this could be a solid referral play. Rakuten occasionally lets you stack portal bonuses with card welcome offers in ways that add up quickly.

This one has a hard deadline: you can buy World of Hyatt points at a 20% discount through April 7 - that's tomorrow.

At 2.08 cents per point with the discount applied, this isn't the cheapest Hyatt has ever been - but if you're short on points for a specific redemption and you know the property you're targeting, topping up today makes sense. Hyatt points are among the most valuable hotel currencies, especially at luxury and all-inclusive properties.

You can check current valuations with our Hyatt Points Calculator before you decide.

Also on the buy points radar: JetBlue TrueBlue is offering a 125% bonus through April 18 at 1.43 cents per point - one of the better JetBlue buying opportunities in recent memory. And Air France Flying Blue has an 80% bonus running through April 16 at 1.69 cents per point, which pairs nicely with the Choice Hotels to Flying Blue 100% transfer bonus ending April 24. You can see all current buy points promos at our buy points promotions page.

Award Travel Finder has been tracking some solid Flying Blue redemptions this month - worth checking if you're building toward a Paris or Amsterdam redemption. Check out awardtravelfinder.com for daily award availability updates.

This one's more color than actionable intel, but it's too good to skip. American Airlines current CEO Robert Isom and former CEO Doug Parker were spotted on the same Paris-to-DFW flight over the weekend, returning together with family - and reportedly with Gucci shopping bags in hand.

The timing is notable given that Isom is currently under significant pressure over American's financial performance. Meanwhile, Parker - the architect of the merger era - is quietly along for the ride.

They flew American business class, naturally. The internet had thoughts. The airline continues to have challenges either way.

For more American Airlines news and coverage, we keep a running feed at our American Airlines tag page.

One thing worth saying out loud: sometimes cash fares beat award redemptions, especially when you're getting 0.8 cents per mile from a mediocre redemption.

Friday Flight Deals rounds up the best cash fares every week - and if you're flexible on timing, a $350 transatlantic fare sometimes makes more sense than burning 50,000 miles on the same seat.

Our Award vs Cash Calculator can help you figure out which path actually wins for any specific flight.

The answer is IHG Rewards - at a whopping +70% bonus through April 30, 2026. That's the highest active Chase transfer bonus right now, and it's not particularly close. Air Canada Aeroplan at +20% is the next best Chase option running simultaneously.

If you have IHG redemptions on the horizon, this is genuinely one of the best moments to move Chase points in that direction. You can track this and all other active bonuses at our transfer bonuses page.

Hit reply and let me know your approach - I'm curious whether most readers are bonus-hunting before they transfer or just moving points when they need them. I read every reply and love hearing how you think about this stuff.

That's all for today - see you tomorrow with more!

The Award Travel Finder team has been tracking these redemptions - here's what stands out:

Hotels:

Status Matches & Challenges:

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Before we wrap up, I wanted to share some timely opportunities I've been tracking (courtesy of our friends at AwardTravelFinder). These deals won't last long, so let's dive in.

Airline programs:

Hotel programs:

These are the top credit card welcome bonuses we're tracking. Offers change frequently - see all cards.

1. Chase Sapphire Reserve: 125,000 points after spending $6,000 in 3 months ($795/yr)

2. Business Gold Card: 100,000 points after spending $15,000 in 3 months ($375/yr)

3. Ink Business Preferred: 100,000 points after spending $8,000 in 3 months ($95/yr)

4. Capital One Venture Rewards: 75,000 points after spending $4,000 in 3 months ($95/yr)

Award Travel Finder hunts down the best redemptions so you don't have to.

See all deals at AwardTravelFinder.com →