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Terms read from Chase's page on Oct 16, 2026.
Year 1, after fees
$708
Year 2+, after fees
$558
every year after
3 years, after fees
$1,824
Break-even
No fee
Earn rate by category
All values are after each card's annual or monthly fee, and foreign transaction fees when you set foreign spending. Additional-card fees and memberships some benefits need (such as Amazon Prime or Instacart+) aren't included.
Values for points and miles are estimates based on published redemption valuations; actual value depends on how you redeem.
On each spending preset
After fees; points at their cash value. "~" marks estimates.
| Spending | Year 1 | Year 2+ | 3 years | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student ($985/mo) | $327 | $177 | $681 | No fee |
| Couple ($2,555/mo) | $584 | $434 | $1,451 | No fee |
| Family ($3,350/mo) | $708 | $558 | $1,824 | No fee |
| Frequent traveller ($3,880/mo) | $796 | $646 | $2,087 | No fee |
| Big spender ($7,960/mo) | $1,441 | $1,291 | $4,024 | No fee |
Who it suits
- People who spend a lot on online and dining, where it earns above its base rate.
Who should skip it
- Nothing stands out on the presets; check it against your own spending.
Fees and rates
- Annual fee
- None
- Foreign transaction fee
- Not stated
- Purchase APR
- 18.99% to 27.74% (variable)
Rewards
- 5% on Amazon.com and Audible (assumed half of online shopping)
- 5% on travel booked through Chase Travel
- 2% on gas stations, restaurants, local transit and rideshare
- 1% on everything else
Eligibility and availability
- Income
- None published
Published requirements only. We don't estimate approval odds.
Assumptions
- Cash back: Paid in cash, so the value is exact, not an estimate.
- Welcome bonus: $150 Amazon gift card on approval. Your spending meets it in month 1.
- Travel portal: Portal-only rates aren't counted, since you book directly.
- Note: Needs a Prime membership; its fee isn't counted.
- Note: 5% at Amazon assumes half your online shopping is at Amazon. Whole Foods isn't split out from groceries.
Earns more every year after year 1
On a family's spending, these keep more value from year 2 than this card's $558.
Chase IHG One Rewards PremierYear 2+ ~$1,243
Wells Fargo One Key CardYear 2+ $864
Chase Marriott Bonvoy BoundlessYear 2+ ~$809
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chase Prime Visa worth it?
On a family's spending ($3,350 a month, points at their cash value), it's worth $708 in year 1 and $558 a year after that, after no annual fee.
What is the Chase Prime Visa welcome offer?
$150 Amazon gift card on approval.
Does the Chase Prime Visa charge foreign transaction fees?
The issuer's page doesn't state its foreign transaction fee, so check the full terms before travelling.
Sources
Rates, fees and offers are set by the issuer and may change. Check the issuer's terms before you apply. We don't estimate approval odds.
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