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Chase Freedom Flex

Chase · Mastercard

Best for

Someone who will track and activate the quarterly categories. The cap means the 5% is worth at most $75 a quarter.

Annual fee
None
FX fee
N/A
Purchase APR
18.24%
Income req.
N/A

Reward rates

Rotating quarterly categories, up to $1,500 combined per quarter once activated
5%
Travel purchased through Chase Travel
5%
Dining and drugstores
3%
All other purchases
1%

Welcome bonus

$200 bonus after $500 of spending in the first 3 months.

Requirement: $500 in 3 months

Perks

  • 0% intro APR for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers
  • The 5% categories rotate quarterly, cap at $1,500 of spending per quarter, and must be activated each quarter

Frequently asked questions

Is the Chase Freedom Flex worth it?

It has no annual fee. It's best suited to someone who will track and activate the quarterly categories. The cap means the 5% is worth at most $75 a quarter. Whether it's worth it for you depends on your spending. Run your own numbers through our credit card finder to see the net rewards after the fee.

What does the Chase Freedom Flex earn?

It earns 5% on rotating quarterly categories, up to $1,500 combined per quarter once activated, 5% on travel purchased through chase travel and 3% on dining and drugstores.

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Last reviewed August 2026 · How we research

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Chase Freedom Flex Review.” VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/credit-cards/chase-freedom-flex, updated August 2026.

Sources
  • Chase published product page and cardholder agreement