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Chase Freedom® credit card review

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Annual Fee
$0.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
14.99% ‐ 23.74% (Variable) (0% for the first 15 months)
Interest Rate: Purchases
14.99% ‐ 23.74% (Variable) (0% for the first 15 months)
Balance Transfer
14.99% ‐ 23.74% (Variable) (0% for the first 15 months)
Balance Transfer
14.99% ‐ 23.74% (Variable) (0% for the first 15 months)
Rewards
1 - 5% cashback
Rewards
1 - 5% cashback
Signup Bonus
$200 after spending $500
Signup Bonus
$200 after spending $500


8.6/10
Informr score
The Chase Freedom® credit card currently has an Informr score of 8.6 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 39 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


Chase Freedom® credit card is typically available to those with good credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of USA

Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.

What the Critics Are Saying...


FinanceBuzz
FinanceBuzz

The Chase Freedom Card is one of the most popular rewards credit cards available. Offering a high rate of rewards in certain categories each quarter, this card can help you quickly earn a lot of cash back. But just because the Chase Freedom is one of the best credit cards for earning cash back, does...

- Kat Tretina, FinanceBuzz
Money Crashers
Money Crashers

An ideal card for frugal to moderate spenders who don’t anticipate regularly exceeding the $1,500 spending cap for the 5% categories, want to transfer high-interest balances from existing credit cards, and occasionally make a late payment. It’s not as useful for heavy spenders, nor for cardholders w...

- Brian Martucci, Money Crashers
HighYa
HighYa

The Chase Freedom card has remained one of the most popular cash back cards on the market for a reason. It has a decent cash back rate, easy sign-up bonus, and no annual fee. You certainly couldn’t go wrong choosing this card over the Chase Freedom Unlimited. The only thing that might trip up the av...

- Zina Kumok, HighYa
Credit Card Insider
Credit Card Insider

A great card for people who spend a significant amount of money in the 5% reward categories. If you’re already making those purchases, why not get rewarded for them? If you don’t spend in the 5% categories very often, you obviously won’t get very much out of this card. So your shopping habits should...

- Brendan Harkness, Credit Card Insider
WalletHub
WalletHub

Instead of freeing you from budgetary concerns, this card requires hands-on account maintenance to live up to its potential and, even then, would provide less value than numerous other available credit cards for people with excellent credit.

- John S Kiernan, WalletHub

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 14.99% ‐ 23.74% (Variable) (0% for the first 15 months)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Balance Transfer Interest Rate 14.99% ‐ 23.74% (Variable) (0% for the first 15 months)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Cash Advance Interest Rate 24.99% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $0.00
Balance Transfer Fee 5%

Minimum of $5

Cash Advance Fee 5%

Minimum of $10

Foreign Transaction Fee 3%

of each transaction in U.S. dollars.

Over Limit Fee $0.00
Late Payment Fee $39.00

Maximum

Promotions
Sign up bonus $200 after spending $500
  • On purchases within the first 3 months.
  • 5% cash back on grocery store purchases (not including Target or Walmart purchases) on up to $12,000 spent in the first year.
Rewards
All Purchases 1% cash back
Restaurants No
Gas No
Groceries 5% cash back

On purchase made at Whole Foods Market

Hotels No
Travel No
Pharmacy No
Bills No
Additional Details
  • 5% cash back on Amazon.com
  • Earn up to $1,500 in combined purchases in 5% cash back bonus categories this quarter you activate.
  • 5% cash back on Lyft
Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders Yes
Travel Accident Insurance No
Car Rental Insurance Yes
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty Yes
Purchase Protection Yes
Zero Liability Yes
No Foreign Transaction Fees No
Emergency Assistance No
Concierge Service No
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection Yes
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits

Get a complimentary 3 months of DashPass, DoorDash's subscription service. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at 50% off for the next 9 months.

Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age 18
Minimum Personal Income
Temporary Residents No
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