Citi Strata Premier vs Chase Sapphire Preferred

A side-by-side look at Citi Strata Premier and Chase Sapphire Preferred — annual fee, welcome bonus, rewards and who each is best for.

Citi Strata PremierChase Sapphire Preferred
Sign-up bonus (est.)70,000 ThankYou points (illustrative)60,000 points (spend $4,000 in 3 months)
Annual fee$95/yr$95/yr
Foreign transaction feeNoneNone
Suggested score670+670+
Reward highlights3x dining, supermarkets, gas, air & hotels
Transfer to airline partners
Unusually wide 3x coverage
3x dining & delivery
2x travel (5x via Chase Travel)
Transfer points to 14+ airline & hotel partners
Who it's forBest for someone who wants one card covering most everyday categories at 3x.Best for someone earning solid income who wants to graduate from cash back into flexible travel points without paying a premium annual fee.