Chase Freedom Flex℠

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Best for rotating categories

The Chase Freedom Flex is a great all-around card for beginners and fans of cash back. It’s easier to be approved for than many top-tier cards from Chase and Amex, and it offers a great array of benefits for a no-annual-fee card. (Partner offer)

At a glance

  • 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 Ultimate Rewards®, our premier rewards program that lets you redeem rewards for cash back, travel, gift cards and more
  • 3% 3% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service
  • 1% Unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases.
$200
Earn a $200 Bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening.
Up to 29.99%
29.49% Variable
19.49% - 28.24% Variable
0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers for 15 months
19.49% - 28.24% Variable
0% Intro APR on Purchases for 15 months
$0
670-850
Excellent, Good

At a glance

  • 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 Ultimate Rewards®, our premier rewards program that lets you redeem rewards for cash back, travel, gift cards and more
  • 3% 3% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service
  • 1% Unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases.
$200
Earn a $200 Bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening.
Up to 29.99%
29.49% Variable
19.49% - 28.24% Variable
0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers for 15 months
19.49% - 28.24% Variable
0% Intro APR on Purchases for 15 months
$0
670-850
Excellent, Good
  • 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!
  • 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards®, 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 choose to receive a statement credit or direct deposit into most U.S. checking and savings accounts. Cash Back rewards do not expire as long as your account is open!
  • 0% Intro APR for 15 months from account opening on purchases and balance transfers, then a variable APR of 19.49% - 28.24%.
  • 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.
Apply now for Chase Freedom Flex℠ at Chase's secure site

Our Take

TPG Editor's Rating

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3.5/5

Overview

The cash-back 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 the card becomes even more valuable when you pair it with a Chase Ultimate Rewards credit card.

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Pros

  • For a no-annual-fee credit card, the Chase Freedom Flex does offer additional benefits for cardholders including cell phone protection and food delivery perks.
  • The card comes with an intro APR offer

Cons

  • You must remember to activate your bonus categories quarterly or risk not earning 5x on select purchases

Who is this card good for?

This credit card is great for any individuals who are beginning the cashback rewards game or building history with a bank. With different earning categories every quarter, card is also great for pairing 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, which doubles their value in TPG’s eyes

Earning Rewards

The Chase Freedom Flex Card is packed with earning potentials that change quarterly. A quick rundown of the earning categories includes 5% on the first $1,500 spent on rotating categories each quarter (activation required), 5% on Lyft rides (through March 2025), 5% on travel booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards, 3% on dining, 3% on drug stores, and 1% 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.

Frequently asked questions

  • How can I redeem rewards with the Chase Freedom Flex Card?

    What’s great about certain Chase cards, including the Chase Freedom Flex, is that you can collect all of your points into a Chase Ultimate Rewards account. This is one of the better ways to maximize the value of your points. You can also use Chase’s Pay Yourself Back program to get a better redemption rate on your points.

  • What makes the Chase Freedom Flex different?

    The Chase Freedom Flex card is a great no-annual fee cash back card. Most cards in this category don’t have many perks but with Freedom Flex you can take advantage of discounts on DoorDash’s DashPass program and up to $800 per claim of theft protection or damages on cell phones.