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At a glance

Rewards rates

5%
5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined purchases in bonus categories each quarter you activate. Enjoy new 5% categories each quarter!
5%
5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠.
3%
3% cash back on dining and drugstores.
1%
1% cash back on all other purchases.

Intro offer

$200 bonus

Earn a $200 Bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening!

Introductory purchases APR

0% Intro APR on Purchases for 15 months

Ongoing purchases APR

18.49% - 27.99% Variable

Introductory balance transfer APR

0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers for 15 months

Ongoing balance transfer APR

18.49% - 27.99% Variable

Ongoing cash advance APR

28.74% Variable

Ongoing penalty APR

Up to 29.99%

Annual fee

$0

Recommended credit

670-850Excellent, Good

More details

  • Earn a $200 Bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening
  • 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined purchases in bonus categories each quarter you activate. Enjoy new 5% categories each quarter!

At a glance

Rewards rates

5%
5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined purchases in bonus categories each quarter you activate. Enjoy new 5% categories each quarter!
5%
5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠.
3%
3% cash back on dining and drugstores.
1%
1% cash back on all other purchases.

Intro offer

$200 bonus

Earn a $200 Bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening!

Introductory purchases APR

0% Intro APR on Purchases for 15 months

Ongoing purchases APR

18.49% - 27.99% Variable

Introductory balance transfer APR

0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers for 15 months

Ongoing balance transfer APR

18.49% - 27.99% Variable

Ongoing cash advance APR

28.74% Variable

Ongoing penalty APR

Up to 29.99%

Annual fee

$0

Recommended credit

670-850Excellent, Good

More details

  • Earn a $200 Bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening
  • 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined purchases in bonus categories each quarter you activate. Enjoy new 5% categories each quarter!
  • Earn rewards worldwide with no foreign transaction fees
  • 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, our premier rewards program that lets you redeem rewards for cash back, travel, gift cards and more
  • 3% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases.
  • No minimum to redeem for cash back. You can use points to redeem for cash through an account statement credit or an electronic deposit into an eligible Chase account located in the United States.
  • 0% Intro APR for 15 months from account opening on purchases and balance transfers, then a variable APR of 18.49% - 27.99%.
  • No annual fee – You won’t have to pay an annual fee for all the great features that come with your Freedom Flex® card
  • Keep tabs on your credit health - Chase Credit Journey helps you monitor your credit with free access to your latest score, real-time alerts, and more.
  • Member FDIC
at Chase's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.

Our take

TPG editor's rating
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3.5

Overview

Chase Freedom Flex took the old Chase Freedom card and added new benefits and bonus categories. For a no-annual-fee credit card, it offers an impressive return across a number of spending categories, and it becomes even more valuable when paired with a Chase Ultimate Rewards credit card. It also includes several perks that you typically find with higher-tier cards. (Partner offer)

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Pros

  • No annual fee
  • High earn rate on rotating categories, as well as everyday spending categories like dining and drugstores
  • Offers valuable benefits for cardholders, including extended warranties, trip insurance and food delivery perks
  • The card comes with an intro APR offer

Cons

  • Quarterly bonus categories require activation
  • Rewards can only be used for cash back unless you pair it with a Chase Ultimate Rewards card

Who is this card good for?

This credit card is great for those who want to prioritize earning cash back over other reward currency. With different earning categories every quarter, this card also works well as part of a larger credit card strategy for rewards experts. If you have a Chase Ultimate Rewards credit card, such as the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, the rewards you earn with the Freedom Flex can be converted to full-fledged Ultimate Rewards points.

Earning rewards

The Chase Freedom Flex Card is packed with earning potential, including 5% cash back on the first $1,500 spent on rotating categories each quarter (activation required), 5% cash back on travel booked through Chase Travel℠, 3% cash back on dining, 3% cash back on drugstores, 2% cash back on Lyft rides (through Sept. 30, 2027) and 1% cash back on all other purchases. When paired with another Ultimate Rewards card, cashback can be transferred to Ultimate Rewards points, giving the card new life for those who may have moved on to higher-tier rewards cards.

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$200 bonus

Earn a $200 Bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening!

at Chase's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
  • Rewards Rates

    1 - 5% cash-back

  • Annual Fee

    $0

  • Regular APR

    18.49% - 27.99% Variable

  • Recommended Credit

    Excellent, Good

at Chase's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
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