Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card

Chase Freedom Unlimited

Last Updated: 03/18/2026

Rating
4.3 / 5
Sign Up Bonus
$250
Annual Fee
$0
Credit Score
Good

Summary

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
NaN

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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No annual fee
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Purchase protection up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account
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Extended warranty

Cons

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3% foreign transaction fee
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Only 1.5x all category

Issuer

Spending Multipliers

Credits & Features

6 months DashPass until December 31, 2027
Auto rental collision damage waiver
Trip cancellation/interruption insurance up to $1,500 per person and $6,000 per trip

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)
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