New Chase Disney Inspire Card – $600 Sign Up Bonus
Chase has released a new premium co-branded Disney credit card called the Inspire card. The card comes with a $149 annual fee and a sign-up bonus of up to $600.
Bonus and Spend Requirement
New cardholders can earn a $300 Disney Gift Card eGift upon approval and an additional $300 statement credit after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months. This brings the total first-year bonus value to $600.
Annual Fee
The annual fee for the Disney Inspire card is $149.
Key Credits & Benefits
- $200 Disney Rewards Dollars: Earned after spending $2,000 on Disney Resort and Cruise Line bookings each anniversary year.
- $100 Theme Park Ticket Credit: A statement credit after spending $200 on U.S. Disney Theme Park tickets each anniversary year.
- $120 Disney+ / Hulu / ESPN+ Credit: A $10 monthly statement credit on qualifying subscription purchases.
- Category Bonuses: 10% back on select streaming, 3% at Disney and gas stations, 2% at grocery stores and restaurants, and 1% on everything else.
- 0% Intro APR: For 6 months on select Disney vacation packages.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Estimated First-Year Value
| Benefit | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Disney Gift Card | $300 | Received upon approval. |
| Statement Credit | $300 | After $1,000 spend in 3 months. |
| Disney+ Credit | $120 | Assumes monthly Disney+ subscription. |
| Gross First-Year Value | $720 | |
| Annual Fee | ($149) | |
| Net First-Year Value | $571 | Excludes other credits/benefits which depend on spend. |
PointsGobbler Verdict
For Disney fans who visit the parks or use Disney’s streaming services, the new Inspire card offers significant value, especially in the first year. The sign-up bonus is generous and easy to earn, and the various credits can easily offset the annual fee. However, for those who don’t spend heavily on Disney products, other travel rewards cards might offer better long-term value.
Disclaimer: Information is accurate as of the time of writing. Official offers may change. Please verify all details on the issuer’s website.