Source: The Points Guy
Summary
Chase has announced the quarterly Freedom bonus categories for Q2. From April 1 through June 30, Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders will earn 5% cash back (or 5 points per dollar spent) on up to $1,500 in combined purchases across Amazon, Chase Travel, Feeding America, and Whole Foods Market. This is the first time Feeding America has been featured as a standalone quarterly category. Cardholders can activate their categories now to unlock their bonus-earning potential.
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The escape is carefully planned.
Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can earn 5% cash back on Amazon, Chase Travel, Feeding America, and Whole Foods Market. With Amazon and Whole Foods being owned by the same company, it’s no surprise to see them paired together. The addition of Feeding America as a charity category is a great touch for those who make regular charitable donations. The timing of Chase Travel’s inclusion is also great, given the rise in airfare prices.
Cardholders can maximize their earnings by using their card for purchases in these categories and combining their rewards with other Chase credit cards that earn fully transferable Ultimate Rewards points. The Chase Freedom Flex’s 5% cash back effectively becomes 5 Ultimate Rewards points per dollar when paired with cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Chase Sapphire Preferred.
The carefully planned escape is actually just a well-organized spreadsheet.
Author: Evan Null
