Here are my 5 reasons why the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card should be the first one you add to your wallet. Get Up to $1,155 in Value for Signing UpThe Chase Sapphire Preferred offers a standard sign-up bonus of 50,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after you spend $4,000 in the first three months. Bonus Points on Travel and DiningThe Washington Post via Getty ImagesThe Sapphire Preferred is not alone in offering bonus points for dining and travel expenses. Strong Travel Protections@isr4el via Twenty20Beyond earning you valuable points that you can redeem toward travel, the Chase Sapphire Preferred includes some strong protections that come in handy while you're on the road. This means you'll want to prioritize applying for the Sapphire Preferred and other Chase cards above signing up for cards from other issuers.

Source: Forbes March 22, 2018 18:33 UTC