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Chase Freedom Unlimited vs Chase Freedom Flex

The short answer

  • Both cards have the same annual fee ($0).
  • At our point valuations the Chase Freedom Unlimited earns more on groceries, travel, gas, everything else.
  • The Chase Freedom Flex has the bigger welcome offer: about $250 in value vs $200 for the Chase Freedom Unlimited.

Side by side

Chase Freedom UnlimitedChase Freedom Flex
Annual feeNo annual feeNo annual fee
Welcome offer20,000 after $500 in 3 months (≈ $200)25,000 after $500 in 3 months (≈ $250)
Earns on dining3x (≈ 3%)3x (≈ 3%)
Earns on groceries1.5x (≈ 1.5%)1x (≈ 1%)
Earns on travel1.5x (≈ 1.5%)1x (≈ 1%)
Earns on gas1.5x (≈ 1.5%)1x (≈ 1%)
Earns on everything else1.5x (≈ 1.5%)1x (≈ 1%)
RewardsChase Ultimate RewardsChase Ultimate Rewards
NetworkVisaMastercard
KritScore6971
HighlightsNo annual fee · 1.5% back on everything · 3% dining and drugstores · Points transfer with a Sapphire card · 0% intro APR for 15 monthsNo annual fee · 5% rotating quarterly categories · No foreign transaction fees (new) · Points transfer with a Sapphire card · 0% intro APR for 15 months

“≈ %” is the earn rate times our point valuation (cash-back cards at one cent). Bonus categories can be limited or capped, and offers change — check each issuer’s current terms.

Is the Chase Freedom Unlimited better than the Chase Freedom Flex?

Both cards have the same annual fee ($0). At our point valuations the Chase Freedom Unlimited earns more on groceries, travel, gas, everything else. The Chase Freedom Flex has the bigger welcome offer: about $250 in value vs $200 for the Chase Freedom Unlimited.

What is the annual fee on the Chase Freedom Unlimited and the Chase Freedom Flex?

The Chase Freedom Unlimited: no annual fee. The Chase Freedom Flex: no annual fee.

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