Chase Starbucks credit cardholders are now receiving letters saying that on July 20, 2023, their cards will be forcibly converted to Freedom Unlimited. Getting an extra card in the Freedom family is still a good thing. If you do not need this card, you can also send a Secure Message and convert it to the quarterly 5x Freedom Flex to expand your 5x earning cap.
For more on Freedom credit cards, see:
Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card
Extra 1.5x on all purchases in the first year; no annual fee!
- Welcome bonus: 25,000 Ultimate Rewards (UR) (spend $500 in 3 months)
- Rewards: 5x on travel booked through Chase; 3x at restaurants and drugstores; 1.5x on all other purchases, with no limit
- Redemption: Redeem for cash back at 100 UR = $1; if you also hold a premium card, points can be transferred 1:1 to airline miles or hotel points, or redeemed toward travel at 1:1.25; value 1.6 cent/points
- Annual fee: $0
- Apply now>>
Chase Freedom Flex Credit Card
Quarterly 5x rewards, great for everyday spending; no annual fee!
- Welcome bonus: 20,000 Ultimate Rewards (UR) (Spend $500 in 3 months)
- Rewards: 5x through the Chase Travel Portal; 3x at restaurants and drugstores; an additional 5x in rotating quarterly categories each quarter (such as groceries, dining, Amazon, gas, PayPal, etc.)
- Redemption: Redeem for cash back at 100 UR = $1; if you also hold a premium card, points can be transferred 1:1 to airline miles or hotel points, or redeemed toward travel at 1:1.25; estimated value 1.6 cent/point
- Annual fee: $0
- Apply now>>