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Chase Freedom Flex

Chase・Mastercard・No.004

A must-have for rotating-5%-category players, with no annual fee to hold long term.

✓ Verified · 2026-07-16
🎁 $200 (spend $500 in 3 months)

✓ Annual fee, APR and foreign-transaction fee verified against the issuer on 2026-07-16. Welcome offers change often — always confirm the current offer on the issuer's site.

Reward highlights

Who it's for

Best for people willing to activate quarterly categories to squeeze out 5% back.

Good for

Key benefits

Rates & fees

APR and fees are illustrative — confirm current terms on the issuer's site.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Chase Freedom Flex have an annual fee?

No — there is no annual fee.

Does it charge foreign transaction fees?

Yes — it charges a 3% foreign transaction fee.

Do I have to activate the 5% categories?

Yes — you must activate the rotating quarterly 5% categories each quarter to earn the bonus rate.

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