Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Welcome Bonus: $200
  • +Up to 3x at restaurants
  • +Purchase protection included

Cons

  • Foreign Transaction Fee (3%)

Our Review

Earn Flexibility & Rewards with the Chase Freedom Flex® Credit Card

  • $200 bonus after $500 in purchases in the first 3 months
  • 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined spending each quarter in rotating categories (activation required)
  • 5% cash back on travel booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards®
  • 3% cash back on dining, including takeout and delivery
  • 3% cash back on drugstore purchases
  • 2% cash back on Lyft rides through September 2027
  • 1% cash back on all other purchases
  • 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 billing cycles
  • No annual fee (3% foreign transaction fee)

Take control of your rewards by activating quarterly categories that match your spending—whether groceries, gas or streaming services—and enjoy broad bonus rates on travel, dining and more. With no annual fee, seamless mobile management and built‑in protections like purchase protection and extended warranty, the Freedom Flex® delivers powerful cash back on every dollar.

Terms apply. See issuer for details.

Rewards

All Spending

1x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Restaurants

3x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Pharmacy

3x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Credit Card Rewards Calculator

See how much you could earn with this card based on your spending.

¢/ point
0.50¢
Groceries1x
$700/mo
Gas & EV1x
$200/mo
Transit1x
$100/mo
Restaurants3x
$300/mo
Pharmacy3x
$50/mo
Travel1x
$150/mo
Bills & recurring payments1x
$250/mo
Telecom1x
$150/mo
Entertainment & streaming1x
$100/mo
Office supplies1x
$0/mo
All other spending1x
$500/mo

Points Earned

38,400

Cash Back/yr

Estimated Value

$384

After Fees

+$384

1st Year Value

$386

incl. welcome bonus

Breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 1x8,400 pts
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 1x2,400 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 3x10,800 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 3x1,800 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 1x3,000 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 1x6,000 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Total monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year1.28x
Total points earned38,400 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year$384

Additional Benefits

  • Six months of complimentary DashPass membership for DoorDash and Caviar, with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders.
  • 2% total cash back on Lyft rides through September 30, 2027.
  • Chase Offers: activate targeted merchant offers in the Chase Mobile app and receive a statement credit within 30 days.

Travel Insurance

Trip Cancellation

Up to $1,500

Trip Interruption

Up to $1,500

Purchase Protection

Purchase Protection

Up to $500 / 120 days

Extended Warranty

+1 years

Mobile Device

Up to $800

Auto Rental Collision (secondary, primary abroad)

Up to $60,000 / 31 days

View the insurance certificate (PDF)

Fees and interest rates

  • Annual Fee
    $0
  • Foreign currency conversion fee
    3%

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

  • 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 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 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 18.24%-27.74%.
  • 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

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