What happened
Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders who previously earned the welcome bonus may now be eligible for the current 100,000-point offer after spending $5,000 in three months. This follows a period where Chase tightened rules to restrict previous bonus earners. Observations from TPG editors and readers indicate that longtime former cardholders (those who opened the card many years ago) are successfully qualifying. Applicants should verify they don't currently have the card open and are under the 5/24 rule. Eligibility is determined by Chase during the application process before a hard credit pull