If you've been thinking about getting a travel rewards credit card, this is your last chance to snag one of the most valuable offers we've ever seen. Right now, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is offering a limited-time welcome bonus of 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months -- but it won't be around much longer.

Those points are worth up to $1,250 in Chase Travel℠ value when redeemed through the Chase portal, making this the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to book flights, hotels, or a dream vacation. But once this offer expires, it's gone -- so if you're on the fence, now's the time to act.

What you need to know about the limited-time offer

Let's get straight to the numbers. When you sign up for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and spend $5,000 in the first 3 months, you'll earn 100,000 bonus points.

Normally, 100,000 bonus points would be worth $1,000. But with the Chase Sapphire Preferred, those points get 25% more value when you redeem them through Chase Travel℠. That means your bonus is worth up to $1,250 in Chase Travel℠ value -- think flights, hotels, rental cars, and more.

This is one of the biggest offers we've ever seen on this card, and we know it won't be around much longer.

Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is a top travel card

The big sign-up bonus isn't the only reason people love this card. Here's why it has earned a spot in so many wallets:

• 5X points on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠
• 3X points on dining, select streaming services, and online groceries
• 2X points on all other travel
• 1X points on other purchases
• Points are worth 25% more value when you redeem through Chase Travel
• Points transfer to 14 airline and hotel partners
• Trip cancellation/interruption insurance, baggage delay coverage, and rental car insurance
• No foreign transaction fees

This offer is almost gone. Apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card today (see rates and fees) to start working towards earning your free travel.

How to use your points for maximum value

Chase Ultimate Rewards points are some of the most flexible in the game. Here's how to stretch them even further:

• Book travel through Chase: You'll get that 25% bonus automatically.
• Transfer to travel partners: Chase lets you transfer points 1:1 to airlines like United and Southwest or hotel brands like Hyatt and Marriott. You might be able to get even more than $0.0125 per point with the right redemptions.
• Mix and match: You're not locked into one strategy. You can use some points for a flight through Chase Travel and transfer the rest to Hyatt for a hotel stay.

Should you get this card?

If you travel at least once a year -- or want to -- this travel credit card is for you. The welcome bonus alone is worth more than 13x the card's annual fee, and the ongoing perks make it a strong choice even after the first year.

Plus, there's almost no risk. If you spend the $5,000 within 3 months (on things like groceries, bills, or a planned vacation), you'll unlock up to $1,250 in Chase Travel℠ value. That's a solid return for a relatively low spend requirement.