In one of the sharpest increases in the premium credit card market, Chase has announced a sweeping overhaul of its flagship travel rewards card, the Sapphire Reserve, including a 44% increase in the annual fee, from $550 to $795, effective 26 October 2025 for existing cardholders.
The move has sparked backlash among long-time users, many of whom argue the new perks fail to justify the steep price hike.
