Chase Freedom Unlimited vs Chase Freedom Flex

A side-by-side look at Chase Freedom Unlimited and Chase Freedom Flex — annual fee, welcome bonus, rewards and who each is best for.

Chase Freedom UnlimitedChase Freedom Flex
Sign-up bonus (est.)Extra 1.5% cash back on everything in year one$200 (spend $500 in 3 months)
Annual feeNo feeNo fee
Foreign transaction fee3%3%
Suggested score670+670+
Reward highlights1.5% on all purchases
3x dining & drugstores
Pairs with Sapphire to convert cash into points
5% rotating quarterly categories
3x dining & drugstores
No annual fee
Who it's forBest as the everyday 'catch-all' card in a Chase points setup.Best for people willing to activate quarterly categories to squeeze out 5% back.