Yes, you can have both Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Unlimited. However, it is worth noting that the Chase Freedom card was discontinued on September 15, 2020, and it is no longer available to new applicants.
But if you already have the Chase Freedom, getting the Chase Freedom Unlimited could make a lot of sense, especially since neither charges an annual fee. Plus, this way you can combine the stability of Chase Freedom Unlimited’s cash back on all purchases with the bonus categories offered by the Chase Freedom card.
Yes, you can have both Chase Freedom Unlimited and Chase Freedom Flex. Having both the Freedom Unlimited and Freedom Flex cards can be a good idea, because their rewards programs work well together and neither card has an annual fee.
The Chase Freedom Unlimited card has a high base earning rate – 1.5% cash back – and it offers up to 5% cash back in bonus categories that don’t change. On the other hand, the Chase Freedom Flex card gives 5% cash back on up to $1,500 spent per quarter in rotating bonus categories, but as little as 1% on other purchases. So, you can get the best of both worlds if you have both cards and simply use whichever will give you the better rewards rate for each transaction you make.… read full answer
Finally, it’s important to note that even though there’s no official limit to how many Chase cards you can have, Chase does reportedly have a so-called “5/24” rule. This means that if you’ve opened five or more credit cards from any issuer in the past 24 months, Chase will not approve you for a new card. So, before applying for the Chase Freedom Unlimited or the Chase Freedom Flex card, make sure you haven’t opened too many new credit card accounts recently. In addition, if you’re planning to apply for both cards, try to space out your applications.
There is currently no official limit to how many Chase cards you can have. There used to be a rule according to which you couldn’t obtain a Chase-branded credit card if you had opened five or more credit card accounts — from any issuer — in the past 24 months. But according to Chase customer service, this rule no longer exists.… read full answer
What you should know about the Chase limitations when opening a new credit card:
There is no official limit on how many Chase cards you can have. When you apply for a card, Chase will take into consideration your credit score, credit history and your overall creditworthiness. Other factors, such as your income and existing debt will also be taken into consideration.
The 5/24 rule. When this rule was in effect, it meant that you couldn’t get approved for most Chase cards if you had opened five or more personal credit cards (from any card issuer) within the past 24 months. However, Chase no longer takes this factor into consideration for their credit card applications.
Limitations on the type of Chase credit cards you can have. It is worth noting that Chase does not allow cardholders to have both the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® card at the same time. This rule is due to Chase’s strict eligibility requirements about who can open a new travel credit card. But in case you change your mind afterwards, you can always request to upgrade or downgrade your card.
Signup bonus restrictions. You are not eligible for a new card’s initial bonus if you’ve received a bonus for any Chase card in the past 24 or 48 months (depending on the card).
What to consider if you’re denied for a card because you have too many. In case this happens, you can always call the Chase’s Lending Team at (888) 609-7805 and ask for reconsideration. But in order to get a denial overturned, you typically need to prove that something on your application was incorrect or incomplete.
It is also worth noting that too many credit card applications within a short period can damage your credit standing enough to cause rejection even without an account limit in place. It also tells the lenders that you are desperate to borrow, which doesn’t bode well for your ability to pay. So, make sure you only apply for the card that best suits your needs.
Yes, Chase Freedom was discontinued on September 15, 2020, and it is no longer available to new applicants. Current Chase Freedom cardholders aren’t required to change products, though they can upgrade to another rewards credit card from Chase if they’d like.
The Chase Freedom credit card was replaced by theChase Freedom Flex℠ card, which has the same 5% cash back rewards that Chase Freedom had, plus a few extra bonus rewards categories.… read full answer
So, if you were hoping to apply for Chase Freedom, the Flex card is the closest you’ll get
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