- Sign-Up Bonus
- 5
- Spending Multipliers
- 4.5
- Credits & Features
- 1.5
- Fees
- 4.5
- Application
- 5
- Issuer
- 5
Summary
09/07/2026: Welcome offer lowered to $200
03/17/2026: New welcome offer is $250, which is a $50 increase from the standard offer.
- Sign-Up Bonus
- 5
- Spending Multipliers
- 4.5
- Credits & Features
- 1.5
- Fees
- 4.5
- Application
- 5
- Issuer
- 5
The Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card is a no-annual-fee cash back card designed for everyday spenders who want simple, flat-rate rewards with valuable purchase protections and travel perks. Cardholders earn 1.5% cash back on all purchases, making it ideal for those who prefer straightforward rewards without tracking bonus categories. The card offers purchase protection up to $500 per claim, extended warranty coverage, and travel benefits such as auto rental collision damage waiver and trip cancellation/interruption insurance up to $1,500 per person and $6,000 per trip. Additionally, cardholders receive 6 months of DashPass through December 31, 2027, adding convenience for food delivery. While it carries a 3% foreign transaction fee, the Chase Freedom Unlimited is best suited for domestic shoppers who want a low-maintenance rewards card with strong protection features and supplemental travel benefits.
Pros
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Issuer
Chase, tracing its roots to 1799, has evolved into the largest bank in America with a global presence and over 240,000 employees. Founded with a mission to provide clean water to New York and using its surplus for its banking operations, Chase introduced its first credit card in 1958 and remains prominent in the credit card space, notably enforcing the "5/24 rule." Serving a diverse customer base with a focus on individuals and businesses, Chase offers a comprehensive range of financial products, including checking accounts, credit cards, loans, and investment services. With total assets reaching $4.6 trillion and an annual revenue of $280 billion in 2025, Chase stands as a financially stable institution. Committed to innovation, the bank invests $15 billion in technology, providing an intuitive online and mobile banking experience. Chase's philanthropic efforts align with addressing environmental and social challenges, exemplified by its Sustainable Development Target. Collaborating with various companies like Amazon, Southwest, United, Marriott, and Disney to name a few, Chase offers co-branded cards and operates over 4,700 branches in the US, emphasizing accessibility. Grounded in core principles, Chase strives to deliver exceptional client service, uphold integrity, and support employee growth, maintaining regulatory compliance as an FDIC, FINRA, and SIPC member and an equal housing opportunity lender.
Spending Multipliers
5x
Points on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards
3x
Points on restaurants
3x
Points on pharmacies
2x
Points on Lyft rides
1.5x
Points on all other purchases
Credits & Features
Application
- Chase has a strict 5/24 rule, meaning you will be rejected if you opened 5 or more cards in the past 24 months
- Welcome bonus is only available if you don’t have this card and did not open this card in the last 24 months
- Consider having at least a credit history for 9 months and avoid applying for more than 2 Chase cards in 30 days
Fees
- No Annual Fee
- 3% Foreign Transaction Fee
- Up to $40 late fee
- Up to $40 return payment fee
- 18.24% - 27.74% Variable APR
- 28.49% APR for Cash Advance
- $10 or 5% of each cash advance amount (whichever is greater)
- 18.24% - 27.74% APR for Balance Transfer
- $5 or 5% of each transfer amount (whichever is greater)