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Chase Freedom Unlimited®

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The Chase Freedom Unlimited is an excellent rewards card, offering 3% and 5% cash back in useful bonus categories along with unlimited 1.5% cash back for every other purchase.

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Min. credit level: Good
Annual Fee: $0
Regular APR: 14.99% - 23.74% Variable
Intro Balance Transfer APR: N/A for N/A
Intro Purchase APR: 0% Intro APR on Purchases for 15 months

Chase Freedom Unlimited®

Our rating
Good Min. credit level
$0 Annual Fee
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Highlights & Features

Rewards

Spending Rewards
  • 5% cash back on:
    • Travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards
    • Lyft rides (through March 2022)
    • Grocery store purchases (not including Target or Walmart) up to $12,000 spent in the first year
  • 3% cash back at:
    • Restaurants
    • Drugstores
  • 1.5% cash back on all other purchases
Introductory Bonus
  • $200 bonus for spending $500 in the first 3 months

Balance Transfers

A balance transfer is a way to move debt from one card to another with the goal of saving money on interest.

Intro Balance Transfer APR N/A for N/A
Regular Balance Transfer APR 14.99% - 23.74% Variable
Balance Transfer Fee Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater
How to Transfer a Balance on a Credit Card

Fees

Penalty APR Up to 29.99%
Late Fee N/A
Returned Payment Fee Up to $38
Additional Cards Annual Fee N/A
Foreign Transaction Fee 3% of each transaction in U.S. dollars
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Cash Advances

Borrowing cash on your card is a cash advance. Cash advances usually come with very high fees. Even worse, cash advances can signal to lenders that you’re being irresponsible with money.

Cash Advance APR 24.99% Variable
Cash Advance Fee Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each transaction, whichever is greater
How to Get a Cash Advance with a Credit Card
Chase Freedom Unlimited®

Highlights

  • Earn a $200 Bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening.
  • Earn 5% cash back on grocery store purchases (not including Target® or Walmart® purchases) on up to $12,000 spent in the first year.
  • Earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on all other purchases.
  • Earn 5% on Chase travel purchased through Ultimate Rewards®, 3% on dining and drugstores, and 1.5% on all other purchases.
  • No annual fee.
  • 0% Intro APR for 15 months from account opening on purchases, then a variable APR of 14.99 – 23.74%.
  • No minimum to redeem for cash back. Cash Back rewards do not expire as long as your account is open.
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The Chase Freedom Unlimited credit card offers 5% cash back on Lyft rides (through March 2022), 5% back on travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards, 3% back on dining and at drugstores, and 1.5% back on every other purchase you make.

You’ll also get an introductory APR of 0% for 15 months for purchases, which is quite a long time compared to most cards. After that your regular APR will be 14.99% - 23.74% Variable.

There is no annual fee for this card.

For a similar card that offers 5% cash back in different bonus categories, check out the Chase Freedom Flex℠ (Review).

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