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Is the Chase Aer Lingus worth the $95 annual fee?

Only if the value you actually use clears $95. Chase advertises up to $40 across 10 benefits, but 2 require enrollment and 10 expire on a deadline. Here is the math, from the issuer’s own terms.

Most of this card's value is the points or cash back it earns. The WTF Check counts credits only, so weigh what you earn on top.

The short answer

Annual fee
$95
Verified Sep 19, 2026 from creditcards.chase.com
Charged whether you use anything or not.
Break-even
$95
Value you must actually use to come out even.
Auto-counted value
$0
Nothing here counts on its own — every dollar takes action. Use it all and it gives back $40 a year.

What the $40 is actually made of

Auto-counted
$0
Posts automatically. Counted in full.
Capturable
$40
Real credits you must use before they expire.
Earned, not given
$0
Requires spend or a condition. Never counted for you.

Advertised totals assume perfect usage. That is why we separate value that arrives on its own from value you have to chase, and never count value you have to earn.

Illustrative fee example

Auto-counted value$0
Capturable value used (half of $40)$20
Earned, not given$0
Annual fee− $95
Net value−$75 · CANCEL

Example only — your result depends on what you actually use. Assumes every auto-counted credit posts, half of the capturable credit value is actually used, and no conditional value is counted.

Every tracked benefit, and what it takes to get it

DoorDash Non-Restaurant Discount
Resets quarterlyEnrollment requiredOnly for DashPass members, as a discount on non-restaurant DoorDash orders rather than a statement credit.
$40
Economy Companion Ticket
Resets once a yearRequires $30,000 spendRequires $30,000 in card purchases in a calendar year; the ticket is good for 12 months.
$0
2,500 Anniversary Bonus Avios
Resets once a year
$0
Baggage Delay Insurance
Resets once a yearUp to $100 a day for up to 3 days of essential purchases when baggage is delayed over 6 hours.
$0
Lost Luggage Reimbursement
Resets once a yearUp to $3,000 per covered traveler for checked or carry-on bags lost, damaged or stolen on a covered trip.
$0
Purchase Protection
Resets once a yearCovers eligible new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft, up to $500 per item.
$0
No Foreign Transaction Fees
Resets once a year
$0
Extended Warranty
Resets once a yearAdds one year to eligible U.S. manufacturer's warranties of three years or less.
$0
Priority Boarding
Resets once a yearOnly on Aer Lingus flights between the US and Ireland, subject to availability.
$0
DashPass Membership
Resets once a yearEnrollment requiredFree for the first year only; after that you are automatically enrolled at DashPass's current monthly rate.
$0

Who this card is not for

  • Anyone who would use less than $95 of value a year — at that point the fee is a straight loss, no matter how good the card looks on paper.
  • People who will not enroll. 2 of the 10 benefits pay nothing until you opt in.
  • People who dislike deadlines. 10 benefits expire on a schedule and do not roll over.

Official sources

Every fee, credit and restriction on this page is taken from Chase’s own published pages — never from a blog, forum or affiliate roundup. WorthTheFee is not the issuer and is never paid to change a verdict.

Verified against official issuer sources on September 19, 2026. Issuers change terms without notice. Confirm on the issuer page before applying.

Chase Aer Lingus FAQ

What is the annual fee on the Chase Aer Lingus?

Chase lists the Chase Aer Lingus annual fee at $95. If you hold an older version of the card at a different fee, you can enter your actual fee in the WTF Check so the math reflects what you really pay.

What is the break-even point on the Chase Aer Lingus?

You break even once the value you actually use reaches $95. WorthTheFee tracks 10 benefits worth up to $40 in listed value — that is the maximum, not a guarantee. Unused credits do not count toward break-even.

Do any Chase Aer Lingus benefits count automatically?

No. Every tracked benefit on this card requires you to use it or meet a condition, so WorthTheFee starts your net value at $-95 and only adds value as you confirm usage.

Which Chase Aer Lingus benefits require enrollment?

2 of the 10 tracked benefits require you to enroll before they pay out. An unenrolled credit is worth nothing regardless of what the issuer advertises, so WorthTheFee flags them separately.

How often do the Chase Aer Lingus credits reset?

Credits reset on different clocks: 1 resets quarterly, 9 reset once a year. Unused credits do not roll over — when a period ends, that value is gone.

Do unused Chase Aer Lingus credits roll over?

No. Statement credits expire at the end of their period. That is why WorthTheFee counts only the value you confirm you will use, rather than the issuer's advertised total.

Where did WorthTheFee get these Chase Aer Lingus benefit values?

From Chase's own published card and terms pages, linked in the Official sources section on this page. WorthTheFee is not the issuer and does not receive payment to change a verdict.

When were the Chase Aer Lingus terms last checked?

WorthTheFee last reviewed this card against Chase's official sources on September 19, 2026. Issuers change terms without notice — always confirm on the issuer page before applying.

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Card facts verified September 19, 2026.