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Earn 80,000 points
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Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 on purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
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Enjoy incredible airport lounge access and unlock numerous statement credits
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60,000 bonus points
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Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 when you redeem through Chase Travel℠.
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WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT
Valuable rewards, a low annual fee and wide-ranging travel protections
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Earn 75,000 miles
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Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel
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Earn 75,000 miles
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New Venture cardholders can earn 75,000 miles once they spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening
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