| Discover it Cash Back | Chase Freedom Flex | |
| Sign-up bonus (est.) | First-year Cashback Match (doubles all rewards) | $200 (spend $500 in 3 months) |
| Annual fee | No fee | No fee |
| Foreign transaction fee | None | 3% |
| Suggested score | 640+ | 670+ |
| Reward highlights | 5% rotating quarterly categories All year-one rewards doubled No annual fee, no FTF | 5% rotating quarterly categories 3x dining & drugstores No annual fee |
| Who it's for | Best for maximizers who want an outsized first-year return. | Best for people willing to activate quarterly categories to squeeze out 5% back. |
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