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Estimate the net annual value of each premium card based on how you actually travel.
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Sapphire Reserve · Chase
Est. net value $1,595/yr after the $795 fee. Credits alone cover the fee.
Upgrade tip: adding Chase Sapphire Reserve could add about $1,595/yr.
Lounge value
$990
Usable credits
$1,400
Annual fee
-$795
Net value
$1,595
Net value — top 3 cards
Assumes ~$55 value per lounge visit and partial credit usage scaled to your travel spend. Illustrative only.
| Card | Fee | Lounge value | Credits | Net / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Sapphire Reserve | $795 | $990 | $1,400 | $1,595 |
| Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant | $650 | $990 | $1,000 | $1,340 |
| Amex Business Platinum | $895 | $990 | $1,120 | $1,215 |
| Amex Platinum | $895 | $990 | $1,049 | $1,144 |
| Delta Reserve | $650 | $990 | $700 | $1,040 |
| Capital One Venture X | $395 | $990 | $400 | $995 |
| Bilt Palladium | $495 | $990 | $450 | $945 |
| Citi AAdvantage Executive | $595 | $990 | $490 | $885 |
| United Club Card | $695 | $990 | $500 | $795 |