Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Bilt Palladium
Which earns more for the way you actually spend?
Last updated June 2026
Bilt Palladium
•••• •••• •••• 4321
Estimated Net ROI
$0.00
Annual Points Value
$0
Credits Value
$0
Annual Fee
$0
Organic Credit Checklist
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Toggle credits you organically use
+$0.00
Sapphire Reserve
•••• •••• •••• 1234
Estimated Net ROI
$0.00
Annual Points Value
$0
Credits Value
$0
Annual Fee
$0
Organic Credit Checklist
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Toggle credits you organically use
+$0.00
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Tie Breakers
The math above only covers earning. When the net values are close, consider the benefits each card offers.
Travel & Purchase Insurance
Clear winnerSapphire Reserve
| Protection | Bilt Palladium | Sapphire Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Rental car CDW | Secondary — after personal auto | Primary — pays first, to $75k* |
| Trip cancellation | $2,000 / trip; $5,000 / yr | $10,000 / trip |
| Trip delay (6+ hrs) | $300 / trip; 1 claim / yr | $500 / ticket |
| New purchases | $1,000 / item; 90 days | $10,000 / item; 120 days |
* Not primary for NY residents with their own auto insurance, or abroad where you can't decline the agency's collision waiver.
Lounge Access
Broader networkSapphire Reserve
The Reserve runs the deeper program — its own Sapphire Lounges plus a Priority Pass membership that still includes the restaurant credit. The Palladium carries a Priority Pass membership too, but no proprietary lounge network of its own.
Hotel & Rental-Car Status
Depends
| Status | Bilt Palladium | Sapphire Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel status | Earned through Bilt's travel program | IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite |
| Rental-car status | Avis Preferred | National, Avis |