Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Welcome Bonus: $25
  • +Purchase protection included
  • +No annual fee

Cons

  • Foreign Transaction Fee (3%)

Our Review

Build Credit & Earn Rewards with the Chase Freedom Rise® Card

  • 1.5% cash back on every purchase, automatically
  • $0 annual fee and no security deposit required
  • $25 statement credit when you enroll in automatic payments within the first 3 months
  • No minimums to redeem your cash back and rewards never expire as long as your account is open
  • Reports to all three credit bureaus and reviewed for a credit line increase in as few as six months

Perfect for those starting their credit journey, the Freedom Rise® delivers straightforward rewards and true credit‑building power without hidden fees. Earn unlimited cash back on every swipe, enjoy the simplicity of automatic payments and watch your credit profile strengthen with on‑time use. Manage your account and track spending effortlessly in the Chase Mobile® app.

Terms apply. Ongoing APR 25.99% variable. Foreign transaction fee: 3%. Balance transfer fee: $5 or 5% of each transfer (minimum $5). See issuer for full details.

Rewards

All Spending

1.5x

Cash Back pts per dollar

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

¢/ point
0.50¢
Groceries1.5x
$700/mo
Gas & EV1.5x
$200/mo
Transit1.5x
$100/mo
Restaurants1.5x
$300/mo
Pharmacy1.5x
$50/mo
Travel1.5x
$150/mo
Bills & recurring payments1.5x
$250/mo
Telecom1.5x
$150/mo
Entertainment & streaming1.5x
$100/mo
Office supplies1.5x
$0/mo
All other spending1.5x
$500/mo

Points Earned

45,000

Cash Back/yr

Estimated Value

$450

After Fees

+$450

1st Year Value

$450

incl. welcome bonus

Breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 1.5x12,600 pts
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 1.5x3,600 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 1.5x1,800 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 1.5x5,400 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 1.5x900 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 1.5x2,700 pts
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 1.5x4,500 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 1.5x2,700 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 1.5x1,800 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 1.5x9,000 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Total monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year1.5x
Total points earned45,000 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year$450

Additional Benefits

  • $25 statement credit when you sign up for automatic payments within the first three months of opening your account and stay enrolled for at least 90 days.
  • Automatic annual review for an upgrade to your first Chase Freedom Unlimited card.
  • Six months of complimentary DashPass membership for DoorDash and Caviar.
  • 2% cash back on qualifying Lyft purchases made through the Lyft app through 09/30/2027.

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

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

  • Increase your approval chances – Having a Chase checking or savings account with a balance of at least $250 will increase your chances of getting approved for Chase Freedom Rise®.
  • Earn Cash Back – Start building credit while earning 1.5% cash back on all purchases. Rewards do not expire while account is open and no minimum to redeem.
  • Earn a $25 statement credit after signing up for automatic payments within the first three months of opening your account.
  • Credit Limit Increase evaluation in as soon as 6 months.
  • Free Credit Score – Track your credit score and learn how to build it with Chase Credit Journey.
  • No Annual Fee.
  • Member FDIC

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