Head to head

Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. TD Cash Credit Card

On the criteria below, Chase Sapphire Reserve wins 4 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Chase Sapphire Reserve

Chase

TD Cash Credit Card

TD Bank

At a glance

Chase Sapphire Reserve wins 4 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Chase Sapphire Reserve wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, lounge access, and foreign transactions; TD Cash Credit Card wins on annual fee.

Pick the Chase Sapphire Reserve if year-one math is your priority; take the TD Cash Credit Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

4 vs 1
  • First-year math Chase Sapphire Reserve

    Chase Sapphire Reserve wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee TD Cash Credit Card

    TD Cash Credit Card is $795 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Chase Sapphire Reserve

    Chase Sapphire Reserve earns more on its best category (8× vs 3×).

  • Lounge access Chase Sapphire Reserve

    Chase Sapphire Reserve includes lounge access; the other doesn't.

  • Foreign transactions Chase Sapphire Reserve

    Chase Sapphire Reserve has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$795
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,700
First-year net
+$905
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Chase Travel, Dining, Flights Direct
Selected Second Category, Selected Top Category
Lounge access
chase-sapphire-lounge, priority-pass
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
Chase Ultimate Rewards
TD Rewards Points

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.