Compare credit cards
Overlaid axes for welcome bonus, annual fee, rewards rate, perks and simplicity — a quick read on where each card is strongest.
| Spec | Chase Freedom Flex | Chase Freedom Unlimited |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $0 | $0 |
| Welcome bonus | 25,000 pts · ~$250 | 20,000 pts · ~$200 |
| Min spend | $500 / 3 mo | $500 / 3 mo |
| Foreign txn fee | 3% | 3% |
| How it earns (issuer terms) |
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| Key perks |
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| Lounge access | — | — |
| Network | Mastercard | Visa |
| Welcome bonus score | 21 | 17 |
| Low fee score | 100 | 100 |
| Rewards rate score | 22 | 22 |
| Perks score | 63 | 63 |
| Simplicity score | 80 | 80 |
- Chase Freedom Flex
- Chase Freedom Unlimited
How the scores work: a quick visual, not a verdict. Welcome bonus = the bonus’s value at our point valuations ($1,200+ scores 100). Low fee = $0 scores 100, $695+ scores 0. Rewards rate = the card’s highest multiplier when you pay merchants directly (portal rates aren’t counted), 1x = 0 to 10x = 100. Perks = how many headline perks we list. Simplicity = fewer bonus categories scores higher. The table above is what to decide on.