Chase Freedom Flex®

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Program ID: chase-freedom-flex

Issuer: Chase

Card Name: Chase Freedom Flex®

Card Type: Credit

Network: Mastercard

Card Tier: Standard

Approved: Pending

Data Complete: Complete

Created: Jan 07, 2026 12:03

Last Scraped: Jan 15, 2026 07:05

Apply URL: Visit

Home URL: Visit

Rewards Program (Detailed)
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Rewards Summary
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Reward Type: Ultimate Rewards Points

Base Rate: 1x

Bonus Rate: 5x

Categories: Fixed: 5x on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards, 3x on dining, 3x on drugstores. Rotating: 5x on up to $1,500 spent in combined purchases in bonus categories each quarter. Specific 2026 quarterly categories are not yet announced and cannot be predicted.

Quarterly Rotating: Yes

Cap Amount: $1,500.00

Expiration Policy: Points do not expire as long as account is active and in good standing.

Point Value: 0.02¢

Travel Portal Multiplier: 1x

Transfer Partners: United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, British Airways Executive Club, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Iberia Plus, Aer Lingus AerClub, JetBlue TrueBlue, Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, IHG One Rewards

Redemption Penalties: None for standard redemptions; value varies significantly when transferring to partners based on redemption strategy.

Benefits & Protections (Detailed)
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Benefits Summary (Flags)
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Extended Warranty

Purchase Protection

Cell Phone Protection

Travel Insurance

Primary Rental Protection

Airport Lounge Access

Trip Delay Coverage

Lost Luggage Coverage

Price Protection

Concierge Service

No Foreign Fees

ShopRunner

Global Entry Credit: $0

TSA PreCheck Credit: $0

Sign-Up Bonus
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20,000

Points/Miles

Requirement: Spend $500 in 90 days

Timing: Typically within 8-12 weeks after requirement is met, but often within 48-72 hours

Fee Structure
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Annual Fee: $0.00
Year 1 Waived: No
Effective Annual Fee: $0.00
Authorized User Fee: $0.00
Penalty APR: 29.99%
Min Interest Charge: $1.00
Additional Fees
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Late Fee: $40.00
Returned Payment: $40.00
Balance Transfer: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Cash Advance: Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
Foreign Transaction: 0.00%
Interest Rates & APR
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Standard APR

Purchase APR: 21.24% - 29.24%

Balance Transfer APR: 29.24%

Cash Advance APR: 29.99%

Intro APR Offers

Intro Purchase APR: 0% for 15 months

Intro BT APR: 0% for 15 months

Promo Duration: 0 months

Approval Criteria & Requirements
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Credit Score Requirements
670 - 850
Good
Supported
Application Process
Available
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Experian, TransUnion, Equifax
Issuer Rules & Policies
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Rules: Application for Chase Freedom Flex in 2026 will be subject to several key Chase issuer rules. The primary eligibility requirement is the '5/24 Rule,' meaning applicants cannot have opened 5 or more new credit card accounts (from any issuer) in the past 24 months. Additionally, applicants are generally not eligible for the sign-up bonus if they currently hold the Chase Freedom Flex card or have received a new cardmember bonus for the Chase Freedom Flex in the past 24 months. Approval requires excellent credit history (typically FICO score 700+), sufficient income, and a low debt-to-income ratio. Chase also considers application velocity; while not a hard rule, applying for too many cards in a short period (e.g., 2 cards within 30 days) may lead to denials. The standard sign-up bonus typically requires meeting a specified spending threshold (e.g., $500) within the first 3 months of account opening.

Max Cards Per Issuer: 7

Min Spend Interval: 3 months

Shutdown Risk Triggers: Manufactured spending (MS) activities, excessive credit cycling, high cumulative credit limits across Chase cards, rapid application for multiple cards, frequent balance transfers without genuine spending, late payments, defaulting on other Chase products, or any activity deemed fraudulent or abusive of the rewards program.

Cliff Effect Rules: The most significant 'cliff effect' for Chase cards is the '5/24 Rule' which applies to all new applications. For bonus eligibility, applicants are typically restricted from receiving a bonus for the Chase Freedom Flex if they currently hold the card or have received its bonus in the last 24 months. While not directly for Freedom Flex, a major Chase ecosystem rule is the 'Sapphire 48-month rule,' which states you cannot receive a bonus for any Sapphire card (Preferred or Reserve) if you currently have any Sapphire card or have received a bonus for any Sapphire card in the last 48 months. This impacts overall Chase strategy for those looking to maximize Ultimate Rewards.

International Friendly: No

User Analytics & Insights
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User Ratings

Average Rating: 4.2 / 5.0

Top Positive:
Excellent rotating bonus categories, no annual fee, valuable sign-up bonus, and good travel protections.

Top Negative:
Rotating categories require activation and may not always align with spending, foreign transaction fees, and lower base earning rate on non-bonus categories.

Approval Experience: 72.5 / 100

Recommended Alternatives
  • Chase Freedom Unlimited
  • Discover it Cash Back
  • Citi Custom Cash

Card Value Score: 85.0 / 100

Est. Annual Rewards: $300.00

Approval Probability: 78.0%

Version Control
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Version ID: v2023-10-01