# Chase Sapphire Preferred Welcome Bonus Eligibility Expands for Former Cardholders

_Jul 21 11:00_

Tags: Chase 5/24, Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase, credit card, loyalty program

Chase appears to be relaxing its welcome bonus eligibility rules for the Chase Sapphire Preferred, allowing some former cardholders who previously earned the bonus to qualify again for the current 100,000-point offer

## Summary

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

## Why it matters

Card-issuer angle via Chase.

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/chase-sapphire-preferred-bonus-eligibility-pattern) — Can former Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders qualify for the 100,000-point bonus? Here's what we're seeing

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