What are the Chase Freedom Unlimited Bonus Categories? This question is about the Chase Freedom Unlimited®

The Chase Freedom Unlimited bonus categories include a wide range of purchases, from drugstores, to dining and traveling. Here are the Chase Freedom Unlimited Bonus Categories: Travel: 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards. Restaurants and Drugstores: 3% cash back at restaurants (including takeout and eligible delivery services) and on drugstore purchases. All other purchases: 1.5% cash back on any other purchase, which is about 40% more than the average cash back card will give you. Ultimately, it is worth noting that your cash back rewards do not expire as long as your account is open and in good standing.

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The Chase Freedom Unlimited bonus categories include a wide range of purchases, from drugstores, to dining and traveling.

Here are the Chase Freedom Unlimited Bonus Categories:

Travel: 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards.
Restaurants and Drugstores: 3% cash back at restaurants (including takeout and eligible delivery services) and on drugstore purchases.
All other purchases: 1.5% cash back on any other purchase, which is about 40% more than the average cash back card will give you.

Ultimately, it is worth noting that your cash back rewards do not expire as long as your account is open and in good standing.

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Does Chase Freedom Unlimited offer 5% cash back?

Yes, Chase Freedom Unlimited currently offers 5% cash back on travel booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards. In addition to its 5% cash back category, Chase Freedom Unlimited gives at least 1.5% cash back on other types of purchases.

Here’s what Chase Freedom Unlimited currently offers:

INTRO OFFER: Earn an additional 1.5% cash back on everything you buy (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year) - worth up to $300 cash back!
Enjoy 6.5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards®, our premier rewards program that lets you redeem rewards for cash back, travel, gift cards and more; 4.5% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and 3% on all other purchases (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year).
After your first year or $20,000 spent, enjoy 5% cash back on Chase travel purchased through Ultimate Rewards®, 3% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and unlimited 1.5% cash back on all other purchases.
No minimum to redeem for cash back. You can choose to receive a statement credit or direct deposit into most U.S. checking and savings accounts. Cash Back rewards do not expire as long as your account is open!

There are also other attractive features to complement the card’s current rewards. Chase Freedom Unlimited comes with a $0 annual fee. Plus, it comes with an introductory APR of 0% for 15 months on both purchases and balance transfers. The card’s...

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What are the 5% categories for Chase Freedom?

The Chase Freedom 5% bonus categories are Lowe’s and Amazon.com. Cardholders earn 5% back on up to $1,500 spent in the bonus categories from April through June 2023 (then 1% back). To earn the 5% bonus rewards rate, cardholders must activate the new bonus categories by June 14.

Just bear in mind that the bonus categories on Chase Freedom’s calendar don’t always repeat year over year. It’s also important to note that any purchases in these...

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What is the Chase Freedom Unlimited signup bonus?

There is no Chase Freedom Unlimited sign-up bonus currently, but new cardholders get an extra 1.5% cash back on everything they buy, up to $20,000 spent in the first year. That could result in up to $300 in additional cash back.

Having said that, Chase might feature a different sign-up bonus offer for the Chase Freedom Unlimited card if you apply directly through their website.

It’s also worth noting that Chase Freedom Unlimited offers 1.5 - 5% cash back, depending on the type...

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