What are the Chase Freedom 5% cash back categories?
How the 2022 calendar compares to 2021
| Chase 5% cashback calendar 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jan – March | April – June | July – Sept |
| Wholesale clubs, select streaming services*, internet, cable and phone services | Gas stations and home improvement | Grocery stores (excluding Target and Walmart) and select streaming services* |
What are the Chase bonus categories?
Chase 2021 bonus categories
- Q1: Wholesale clubs; select streaming services; internet, cable and phone services.
- Q2: Gas stations; home improvement stores.
- Q3: Grocery stores; select streaming services.
- Q4: Walmart; PayPal.
What are rotating quarterly categories?
If a credit card offering killer rewards of 5% cash back caught your eye, chances are it’s a rotating bonus category card. This means that those ultra-high rewards are earned in specific areas of spending — like supermarkets or gas stations — and those categories generally change every three months.
What are the Chase Freedom bonus categories this quarter 2021?
2021 Chase Freedom cash back calendar
| Q1: Jan.– March | Q2: April–June | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Wholesale clubs Internet, cable and phone services Select streaming services | Gas stations Home improvement stores |
Does Chase Freedom Unlimited have bonus categories?
Freedom Unlimited cardholders now earn bonus cashback in three categories: travel, dining, and drugstore purchases.
What is the Chase Freedom bonus?
NEW CARDMEMBER OFFER Earn a $200 bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. And earn 5% cash back on gas station purchases on up to $6,000 spent in the first year.
What are the Chase Freedom categories for 2022?
Chase Announces 5% Bonus Categories for Q2 2022: Amazon, Streaming
| Chase Freedom® and Chase Freedom Flex℠ bonus rewards categories for 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Q1 (Jan. 1-March 31) | • Grocery stores. • eBay. |
| Q2 (April 1-June 30) | • Amazon.com. • Select streaming services. |
Does Costco count as a grocery store chase?
Superstores such as Walmart and Target, discount stores like Dollar General and Dollar Tree, and warehouse clubs like Sam’s Club and Costco do not qualify as grocery stores for Chase Freedom Flex. Grocery purchases at retailers like drugstores and gas stations are also excluded.
What are the Chase Freedom categories this month?
Chase vs. Discover cash back categories 2022
| Chase Freedom Flex℠ | |
|---|---|
| January – March | eBay and grocery stores |
| April – June | Amazon.com and select streaming services |
| July – September | TBA |
| October – December | TBA |
Is there a difference between Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Unlimited?
The Chase Freedom® and Chase Freedom Unlimited® are both cash-back rewards cards with no annual fees. Chase Freedom offers a bonus in categories that rotate every calendar quarter, while Freedom Unlimited gives you a flat rate of cash back on all purchases.
When should I use Chase Freedom vs Sapphire?
Chase Freedom Unlimited is better for everyday use and intro APRs. But Chase Sapphire Preferred is the clear choice for travel rewards and a big initial bonus. Sapphire Preferred also has a $0 foreign transaction fee, while Freedom Unlimited charges 3% of each transaction in U.S. dollars.
Is Chase Freedom being discontinued?
Yes, Chase Freedom was discontinued on September 15, 2020, and it is no longer available to new applicants. Current Chase Freedom cardholders aren’t required to change products, though they can upgrade to another rewards credit card from Chase if they’d like.