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Chase Freedom 5% cash back calendar: 2026 categories
1 month ago - Cardholders can activate these bonus cash back categories up until March 14, 2026, and earn 5% back on up to $1,500 in quarterly spending (then 1%). Below, CNBC Select shares the cash back calendar for 2025 and Q1 2026, plus tips on how you ...
The Infatuation
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Chase Freedom® Closes 2025 with Latest Cash Back Categories: Chase Travel, Department Stores, Old Navy & PayPal
“It’s a rewarding finish to our 15th anniversary celebration and we’re grateful to our cardmembers for being part of this cashbacking journey.” · Starting October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex cardmembers can earn 5% cash back on the following categories:
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Chase Freedom: Cash Back Credit Card | Chase.com
Freedom cardmembers enjoy 5% cash back on new categories every 3 months
When does Chase announce the Freedom bonus categories?
Chase announces its rotating 5% bonus categories one at a time, shortly before the new quarter begins.
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Chase Freedom 5% cash back calendar: 2026 categories
Does the Chase Freedom Unlimited have a 5% cash back category?
The Chase Freedom Unlimited (see rates and fees) does not offer rotating 5% cash back categories but earns an unlimited 5% cash back on travel booked through Chase Travel. It also earns 3% back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and 1.5% back on all other purchases.
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Chase Freedom 5% cash back calendar: 2026 categories
What is the Chase 5/24 rule?
The Chase 5/24 rule is an unofficial policy that makes it harder to get approved for a Chase credit card. If you've opened five or more personal credit cards from any card issuer within the past 24 months, you may not be approved for a new Chase credit card.
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Chase Freedom 5% cash back calendar: 2026 categories
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Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back Calendar 2025
September 15, 2025 - The full 2025 Chase Freedom 5% calendar has now be released.
The Infatuation
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Chase Freedom® Energizes Summer Fun with Q3 2025 Cash Back Categories: Instacart, Select Live Entertainment, Gas Stations, EV Charging
“If it’s making memories at ... of all time while bringing them closer to the moments they love all season long.” · Starting July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex cardmembers can earn 5% cash back on the following categori...
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r/CreditCards on Reddit: Chase Freedom Flex Q1 2026 5% Categories
2 weeks ago -
Norwegian Cruise Line, Dining, and American Heart Association
I never thought we’d see 7x (1x base + 2x ongoing dining + 4x quarterly category) on dining again! It will be available to activate on the app/website starting 12/15.
Edit: For those who are skeptical about the stacking, I can confirm I am earning 7% on dining on my Freedom Flex. My first purchases for the quarter posted today (1/5/26) and show 7% earn in the Ultimate Rewards portal.
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Chase Freedom Calendar 2025 Categories That Earn 5% Cash Back
September 16, 2025 - Chase Freedom & Flex 5% Categories 2025 Calendar: Earn 5% cashback on various categories each quarter.
The Infatuation
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Chase Freedom® Celebrates 15 Years of Rotating Cash Back Categories
Starting January 1 through March 31, 2025, Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex cardmembers can earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined purchases on the following:
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r/CreditCards on Reddit: Chase Freedom Flex 5% quarterly cash back 2025
February 15, 2025 -
Any guesses on what April - June will be? is it going to be restaurants 5% back?
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Chase Freedom Flex 2025 Bonus Categories
18 hours ago - The first step to maximizing your bonus category rewards is keeping up with the Freedom Flex rewards calendar. There are new categories every quarter, and Chase announces them shortly before the quarter begins. Here’s a look at Chase’s bonus categories for 2025 and 2026, so you can get ...
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Chase Freedom Quarterly Bonus Calendar 2026 | LendingTree
14 hours ago - Chase announces its new bonus categories every quarter, so it’s tough to predict which categories we’ll see each time. However, looking at a past Chase freedom rewards calendar can provide hints, as Chase tends to repeat categories throughout the years.
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For a purchase to qualify for the 5% bonus Cash Back, the merchant must submit charges to your credit card by the last day of the relevant calendar quarter. Third-Party Merchants: The listed merchant(s) are in no way affiliated with Chase, nor are the listed merchant(s) considered sponsors or co-sponsors of this program.
The Points Guy
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Chase Freedom quarterly categories: 2026 calendar - The Points Guy
2 weeks ago - If you’d rather only have one, though, the Freedom Flex is available as a product change. Of course, you’ll also want to ensure you’re eligible for a new Chase card. The most important thing is to activate your card to earn 5% cash back (or 5 points per dollar) each quarter in the specific categories and then use your card for purchases in those categories. You can set up a recurring reminder in your calendar or sign up for the TPG newsletter.
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Chase's 5% Cash Back Bonus Calendar (2025)
January 13, 2025 - Chase has published their 5% Cash Back Calendar for 2025! If you hold a Chase Freedom or Chase Freedom Flex credit card (or are interested in applying for one), here is everything you need to know about taking advantage of Chase’s rotating ...
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Chase Freedom Flex Credit Card | Chase.com
Complimentary 6 months of DashPass: When the membership is activated for the first time between 02/01/2025 and 12/31/2027, your Chase Freedom Flex account will receive 6 months of complimentary DashPass for use on both the DoorDash and Caviar applications during the same membership period based ...
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2026 Chase Freedom Flex Calendar
November 10, 2025 - 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
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Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back Calendar Q2 2025: Amazon, Select Streaming
May 2, 2025 - Q2 2025 falls between April 1 and June 30. Chase Freedom Flex® and legacy Chase Freedom® cardholders can activate bonus categories online or through their Chase account until June 14, 2025.
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Spring into Streaming and Amazon Purchases with Chase Freedom's Rotating Q2 Cash Back Categories
“Whether cardmembers are streaming their favorite comfort show, shopping for spring cleaning items or purchasing everyday essentials, this is just another way we’re celebrating our loyal cashbacking cardmembers.” · From April 1 – June 30, 2025, Chase Freedom ...
The Points Guy
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Chase Freedom quarterly categories: 2025 calendar
2 weeks ago - Through March 31, you'll earn 5% cash back (or 5 points per dollar) on dining (elevated 7% cash back for Freedom Flex cardholders) and with the American Heart Association and Norwegian Cruise Line.
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r/CreditCards on Reddit: Q2 Chase Freedom Flex/OG Freedom Categories
March 15, 2025 -
Seems like the Q2 categories are out here on this link now.
Q2: Amazon & select streaming services
Personally, this sucks, I was hoping for at least dining this time around, oh well. Sounds like a sock drawer quarter for me.
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Since 2022 Chase reliably did Q1: Groceries, Q2: Amazon, Q3: Gas, and Q4: Paypal. Unless Chase decides to shake things up, the extra categories are the only surprise. Link for history. https://thepointsguy.com/news/activate-chase-freedom-5x-earnings/
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Ugh. I was really hoping for another dining quarter for 7% back. Feels really redundant to have Amazon as a quarter when Chase is the backing bank for the Amazon Prime Visa. Looks like another quarter in the sock drawer