Maria Adams, Credit Cards Moderator
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Yes, you can have both the Chase Freedom® card and the Chase Freedom Flex card. However, it is worth noting that the Chase Freedom card is no longer available to new applicants. But if you already have Chase Freedom, getting the Chase Freedom Flex card might not be such a good idea. That’s because both cards offer similar ongoing rewards.
Combining the Chase Freedom card or the Chase Freedom Flex card with Chase Freedom Unlimited®, though, would make much more sense. This way, you can combine the stability of Chase Freedom Unlimited card’s solid everyday rewards with the rotating bonus categories offered by Chase Freedom or Chase Freedom Flex.
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What is the Chase Freedom Flex calendar for 2026?
The Chase Freedom Flex calendar for October through December lists Chase Travel, department stores and Old Navy as the bonus rewards categories for the quarter. Chase Freedom Flex cardholders can earn 5% on up to $1,500 spent each quarter in these rotating categories. Any purchases made over that limit will earn 1%. Once the quarter is up, Chase will offer a new set of bonus categories.
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read full answer by Adam McCann, Financial WriterWhat are the Chase Freedom Flex bonus categories?
The Chase Freedom Flex® Credit Card categories for bonus rewards Rotating categories that change every quarter and require activation, travel purchased through Chase, dining (including eligible delivery services) and drugstore purchases. Purchases that fall into the Chase Freedom Flex bonus categories get cardholders extra rewards compared to the card’s base earning rate.
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read full answer by Chip Lupo, Credit Card WriterCan I have both the Chase Freedom and the Chase Freedom Unlimited cards?
Yes, you can have both the Chase Freedom and the Chase Freedom Unlimited cards. 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.
However, if you already have the Chase Freedom card, getting the Chase Freedom Unlimited card could make a lot of sense, especially since neither charge an annual fee. Plus, this way you can combine the stability of the Chase Freedom Unlimited card’s cash back...
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