Chase Freedom Q3 2019 5% Cash Back Bonus Categories

Summer is about here, with July just around the corner. This means that it's time to start thinking about the quarterly rotating bonus categories of your credit card.

Chase emits two solid refund cards: Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Unlimited. Although they are both marketed as cash back, they earn points that you can redeem for cash – or, if you have a Premium Chase card, you can combine the points of both. cards.

While Freedom and Freedom Unlimited are slightly different, these are two great options that allow you to earn points quickly – I personally have both cards.

What is unique about regular freedom, is that if it usually combines 1% cash back – or 1 point Chase Ultimate Rewards per dollar spent, if you combine this "discount" with the points you win with a card like Sapphire Reserve … he earns 5% (or 5x points) in a different bonus category each quarter.

Chase announced that bonus categories for the third quarter of this year are:

• Select streaming services (including Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, etc.)
• Service stations

Any purchase belonging to these three categories will be eligible for a 5% gain in July, August and September. The list of categories can be short, but potentially lucrative, especially for those who drive a lot.

The bonus is capped at $ 1,500 per quarter. After that, you will still have the normal 1% return. Do not forget that to get the bonus, you must activate your account every quarter. To do this, log in to your account or visit this site.

Chase generally announces fourth-quarter categories between early and mid-September. activation begins on September 15th.

If you do not have the card, it's a good opportunity to sign up. In addition to the points you earn by spending, you will receive a $ 150 (or 15,000 Ultimate Rewards Points) signup bonus when you spend $ 500 in the first three months.

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