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Rubric: Chase Sapphire Preferred leads by None pts. Scores: Discover it Miles 73.6%, Chase Sapphire Preferred 73.4%.
At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Discover it Miles nets $346/yr, Chase Sapphire Preferred nets $233/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →
Late feeup to $41 up to; $0.00 for first occurrence; $30.00 if not charged a late fee within last six billing cycles; $41.00 otherwise files.consumerfinance.gov, 2025-12-31
Penalty APRup to 29.99% Chase's CFPB-filed agreements list a penalty APR of 'up to 29.99%'; agreements are not labeled by product, so this is issuer-level consumerfinance.gov, 2026-06-30
⚠ $95 annual fee · APR up to 27.74% if you carry a balance · Penalty APR up to 29.99%
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FAQ
Which is better, Discover it Miles or Chase Sapphire Preferred?
On VaultRubric's rubric: Chase Sapphire Preferred scores higher. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.
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