You might also like:
The Chase Freedom card is one of the top no-annual-fee credit cards. And you don’t need to take my word for it: The Chase Freedom was a finalist in reader voting for the Best No-Fee Credit Card of the Year for the TPG Awards.
Why’s that? While the card only earns 1% cashback on everyday purchases, there’s a rotating list of categories that get 5% cashback quarterly. Even better, you can transform that 5% cashback into 5x Ultimate Rewards points if you have an Ultimate Rewards-earning Chase credit card like the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. While it’s not a superstar on its own, the Chase Freedom is a great card when utilized in a larger credit card portfolio.
From Jan. 1 through Mar. 31, 2019, Chase Freedom cardholders can get 5% cashback (or 5x points) at gas stations, drug stores and tolls.
But, in order to score these earnings, you must register before making purchases. While you won’t be able to start earning 5x for another two weeks, registration is open so you might as well register now. That way you can start earning 5x from Day 1.
Here’s how to register:
Chase Freedom cardholders shouldn’t forget to max out their purchases at wholesale clubs, department stores and through Chase Pay now through the end of December. You can earn 5% cashback / 5x points on up to $1,500 of qualifying purchases each quarter. If you’re not sure how much you’ve spent so far, here’s a guide to checking your progress.
If you’re not already a cardholder, now’s as good a time as any to sign up. The Chase Freedom is currently offering a sign-up bonus of $150 (or 15,000 points) after you spend $500 in the first three months. You can redeem points for cashback (100 points = $1), or transfer them to Chase Ultimate Rewards if you have the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card or the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card. From there, you can transfer Ultimate Rewards points to travel partners like Southwest, Hyatt and United.
Source: thepointsguy.com