Credit Card DashPass Benefit Guide: Which Cards Include Free DoorDash Membership

DashPass costs $9.99/month on its own — $119.88/year. If you have the right credit card, you're already paying for it. The catch: most cardholders never activate the benefit.

This guide covers every card that includes DashPass, how to activate each one, and whether it's actually worth using.

What Is DashPass?

DashPass is DoorDash's subscription tier. Members get:

• $0 delivery fees on orders $12+ from qualifying restaurants and grocery stores
• Reduced service fees (typically 5–10% lower than non-subscriber rates)
• Access to DashPass-exclusive promotions and member-only pricing

For someone ordering delivery once or twice a week, DashPass typically saves $2–$5 per order in fees — translating to $100–$200+/year in real savings.

Cards That Include DashPass (2024–2025)

Card	DashPass Benefit	Annual Fee	Notes
Chase Sapphire Preferred	Complimentary through Dec 31, 2027	$95	Must activate through Chase
Chase Sapphire Reserve	Complimentary through Dec 31, 2027	$550	Same activation process
Chase Freedom Flex	Complimentary through Dec 31, 2027	$0	Underrated no-fee perk
Chase Freedom Unlimited	Complimentary through Dec 31, 2027	$0	Same as Flex
Chase Ink Business Preferred	Complimentary through Dec 31, 2027	$95	For business cardholders
Chase Ink Business Cash	Complimentary through Dec 31, 2027	$0	No-fee business card
Chase Ink Business Unlimited	Complimentary through Dec 31, 2027	$0	No-fee business card

Important: The benefit was extended multiple times and now runs through 2027, but it's technically a promotional benefit. Always verify the current expiration when signing up.

How to Activate DashPass Through Chase

1. Log into chase.com and navigate to your card's benefits page
2. Find the DoorDash / DashPass benefit and click "Activate"
3. You'll be redirected to DoorDash — log in or create an account
4. DashPass activates automatically once the accounts are linked

Common mistake: Signing up for DashPass directly on the DoorDash app without linking your Chase card. You'll end up paying $9.99/month when the benefit was already free.

If you previously paid for DashPass and then link a qualifying card, DoorDash should cancel your billing going forward — but double-check your subscription status in the DoorDash app under Account → Manage DashPass.

The Value Math by Card

The DashPass perk is most meaningful relative to annual fee:

Card	Annual Fee	DashPass Value	Net Perk Value
Chase Freedom Flex	$0	~$120/year	+$120 pure benefit
Chase Freedom Unlimited	$0	~$120/year	+$120 pure benefit
Chase Sapphire Preferred	$95	~$120/year	+$25 net positive
Chase Sapphire Reserve	$550	~$120/year	One of many perks offsetting fee

For the no-annual-fee Freedom cards, DashPass is a standout perk that essentially pays you to use the card. For the Sapphire Reserve, it's one piece of a larger value stack that includes lounge access, travel credits, and transfer partners.

DashPass + Chase Dining: The Full Picture

Chase cardholders also get access to Chase Dining — a portal to make reservations and order through DoorDash from select restaurant partners. Some highlights:

• DashPass restaurant credits: Periodic statement credits at specific restaurants when paying with your Chase card
• 5x points on dining for Sapphire Reserve cardholders ordering through Chase's DoorDash integration
• Access to exclusive experiences and chef's table reservations through Chase Dining

The 5x multiplier on Sapphire Reserve stacks with DashPass's fee waivers. If you're a frequent DoorDash user and hold the Reserve, this combination can return significant value.

Caveat: When DashPass Is Less Useful

DashPass only waives delivery fees — not service fees entirely, not tips, and not inflated menu prices. Some things to know:

Restaurant menu prices on DoorDash are often 10–20% higher than in-store prices. This markup exists regardless of DashPass status and can offset fee savings for small orders.

Minimum order thresholds apply. The $0 delivery fee kicks in on orders over $12 from eligible restaurants. Below that, standard fees apply even with DashPass.

Not all restaurants qualify. Smaller local spots may not have the DashPass badge. Check the restaurant listing before assuming delivery is free.

Alternatives to DashPass From Other Cards

Chase has the most widespread DashPass partnerships, but other cards offer competing delivery benefits:

Card	Delivery Benefit
Amex Gold	Up to $120/year in Uber Cash (Uber Eats)
Amex Platinum	Up to $200/year in Uber Cash (Uber Eats)
Capital One Savor	DashPass complimentary for 3 months, then discounted
Citi Strata Premier	No food delivery credit

If you use Uber Eats more than DoorDash, the Amex Gold's monthly Uber Cash credit ($10/month) is a more flexible option — usable on rides or food delivery.

Should You Pick a Card Just for DashPass?

No. DashPass is a nice-to-have perk, not a reason to choose a card. But if you're already deciding between:

• Chase Freedom Flex vs. a competing no-annual-fee card → DashPass (plus rotating 5% categories) tips the scales toward Freedom Flex
• Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Amex Gold → The Gold's Uber Cash is arguably more valuable if you're not a regular DoorDash user
• Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Amex Platinum → DashPass is a minor factor in this premium card comparison; focus on the travel and lounge benefits

Activating DashPass When Traveling

One underrated use case: ordering delivery in an unfamiliar city. When you arrive somewhere new and don't want to navigate a neighborhood for food, DashPass means no delivery fees while you get oriented.

If you're planning a trip and want to map out what's actually worth doing (and eating), Faroway builds personalized travel itineraries with local recommendations built in. Pair that with DashPass for nights when you're too exhausted to leave the hotel room.

Quick Activation Checklist

If you have a Chase card that includes DashPass, do this right now:

1. ✅ Log into chase.com → Card benefits → DashPass
2. ✅ Click Activate and link your DoorDash account
3. ✅ Verify DashPass shows as active in the DoorDash app
4. ✅ Set a calendar reminder to check expiration before 2027

Takes five minutes. At $9.99/month, it's one of the fastest ROI-positive moves available on any rewards card.

Final Take

The Chase DashPass benefit is straightforward when you actually use it. The big losers are cardholders who:

1. Pay $9.99/month for DashPass without knowing their Chase card includes it free
2. Have a qualifying Chase card but never activated the benefit

If you're already ordering delivery regularly, this perk is worth $120/year sitting dormant in your card benefits. Take five minutes to activate it.

For the next trip that takes you away from your usual delivery apps, Faroway can map out where to eat, what to see, and how to get around — so you spend less time searching and more time actually traveling.