Last updated: 8/30/2022

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Chase Freedom Flex

Earns: Cash Back

GigaTake:

A good cash back card. Bonus categories change every quarter and offer 5% cash back, a great rate, but it can be confusing and is limited to $1,500 in purchases. Consider the simpler Chase Freedom Unlimited instead.

This card is best for:

  • Dining
  • Drugstores

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Here’s how much you would earn with this card

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Pros

  • Each quarter a different spending category earns 5% cash back.
  • No annual fee.

Cons

  • Can be confusing to track bonus categories.
  • 1% cash back on regular spending is low.

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Bonus Rating

Cash Back

After you spend $500 in 3 months

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Spending Rewards
3% Dining

Very Good

very good

3% Drugstores

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

1% All Other

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Is this card right for me?

That depends on your individual spending patterns. We have a tool that figures it out for you. Learn what you could earn.

Program Name
Cash Back
Gigapoints Value
1¢ per point
0.4¢ PER POINT
2¢+ PER POINT
Other Card Information

Cardholders earn 5% on up to $1,500 in combined purchases in bonus categories each quarter you activate.
Cardholders also earn 5%on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards.

Annual Fee
  • $0
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The Fine Print

INTRO APR FOR PURCHASES 0% for 15 months
PURCHASES APR 17.24% – 25.99%
BALANCE TRANSFER FEE 5% of the amount of each transaction, but not less than $5.
CASH ADVANCE APR 27.24% Variable
CASH ADVANCE FEE 5% of the amount of each transaction, but not less than $10
FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE 3%