{"id":22106,"date":"2025-11-06T18:27:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T18:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/incredipros.com\/?p=22106"},"modified":"2025-11-06T18:28:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T18:28:00","slug":"chase-freedom-flex-2025-bonus-categories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/incredipros.com\/?p=22106","title":{"rendered":"Chase Freedom Flex 2025 Bonus Categories"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden relative bg-blue-50 aspect-video w-full rounded-lg\"><\/div>\n<p>\n            Olelole\/iStock\/Getty Images\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"block_a2ec6d3c9066a1a1c20a8c9371f5ee4a\" class=\"key-takeaways sm:border-l-4 border-(--accent) sm:pl-8 my-8 relative\" style=\"--accent: var(--color-blue-medium)\">\n    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-4 mt-0 mb-4 text-crop-none max-sm:flex max-sm:items-center max-sm:gap-4\" id=\"key-takeaways\" data-position=\"0\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-0-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Key takeaways\" data-outcome=\"\">\n    <span class=\"shrink-0\">Key takeaways<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"max-sm:h-0.5 max-sm:w-full max-sm:w-full max-sm:bg-(--accent) max-sm:rounded-full max-sm:block\"\/><br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col text-gray-700 mb-0 gap-2 list-disc\">\n<li class=\"pl-4 relative marker:text-(--accent)\">\n                                                            The <span data-capi-name=\"7573\">Chase Freedom Flex\u00ae<\/span>* offers quarterly rotating bonus categories through which cardholders can earn 5 percent cash back (on up to $1,500 in the categories after activation, then 1 percent back).\n                                                <\/li>\n<li class=\"pl-4 relative marker:text-(--accent)\">\n                                                            Categories change every three months, and cardholders have the ability to activate up until the 14th day of the third month in the quarter.\n                                                <\/li>\n<li class=\"pl-4 relative marker:text-(--accent)\">\n                                                            Though Chase doesn\u2019t release its bonus categories for the year ahead of time, you can view past years\u2019 categories to get a good idea of what to expect.\n                                                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Chase has long been a top issuer of cash back credit cards that earn cardmembers rewards on a diverse range of products and services. The no annual fee Chase Freedom Flex, in particular, earns:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"capi-bullets\" data-capi-reward-rates=\"7573\">\n<li class=\"capi-bullets__item\" data-index=\"0\">5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined purchases in bonus categories each quarter you activate. Enjoy new 5% categories each quarter!<\/li>\n<li class=\"capi-bullets__item\" data-index=\"1\">5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel\u2120.<\/li>\n<li class=\"capi-bullets__item\" data-index=\"2\">3% cash back on dining and drugstores.<\/li>\n<li class=\"capi-bullets__item\" data-index=\"3\">1% cash back on all other purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From October through December 2025, Freedom Flex cardholders can earn 5 percent cash back on eligible purchases made at Chase Travel\u2120 (boosting earnings up to 9 percent) and purchases at department stores and Old Navy. Plus, for the month of December, cardholders can earn 5 percent cash back on purchases made using PayPal.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"calendar\" data-position=\"1\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-1-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Freedom Flex 2025 cash back bonus calendar\" data-outcome=\"\">Freedom Flex 2025 cash back bonus calendar<\/h2>\n<p>The first step to maximizing your bonus category rewards is keeping up with the Freedom Flex rewards calendar. There are new categories every quarter, and Chase announces them shortly before the quarter begins.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at Chase\u2019s bonus categories for 2024 and 2025, so you can get an idea of what to expect each year:<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto\">\n<table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes wrapped\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u00a0<\/th>\n<th>2024 categories<\/th>\n<th>2025 categories<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Q1: January to March<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2013 Grocery stores (excluding Target and Walmart)<br \/>\u2013 Fitness club and gym memberships<br \/>\u2013 Self care and spa services<\/td>\n<td>\u2013 Grocery stores<br \/>\u2013 Fitness clubs<br \/>\u2013 Hair, nails and spa services<br \/>\u2013 Norwegian Cruise Lines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Q2: April to June<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2013 Hotels<br \/>\u2013 Restaurants<br \/>\u2013 Amazon<\/td>\n<td>\u2013 Amazon<br \/>\u2013 Select streaming services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Q3: July to September<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2013 Gas stations<br \/>\u2013 EV charging stations<br \/>\u2013 Movie theaters<br \/>\u2013 Select live entertainment<\/td>\n<td>\u2013 Gas stations<br \/>\u2013 EV charging stations<br \/>\u2013 Select live entertainment<br \/>\u2013 Instacart<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Q4: October to December<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2013 McDonald\u2019s<br \/>\u2013 PayPal<br \/>\u2013 Pet shops and vet services<br \/>\u2013 Select charities<\/td>\n<td>\u2013 Chase Travel<br \/>\u2013 Department stores<br \/>\u2013 Old Navy<br \/>\u2013 PayPal (for the month of December only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"activate\" data-position=\"2\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-2-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"How to activate Chase Freedom bonus categories\" data-outcome=\"\">How to activate Chase Freedom bonus categories<\/h2>\n<p>Bonus categories must be activated each quarter to receive 5 percent cash back, and you can ensure they\u2019re activated in a number of ways. For 2025 Q4, the activation window is open through December 14, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>One of the easiest activation methods is to use the Chase Mobile app. You can also activate rewards through your account hub, by phone or email or at a Chase branch. If you need a reminder to activate, try setting one in your calendar to make sure you don\u2019t miss out on any rewards categories.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re activated, you\u2019ll earn 5 percent cash back on all category purchases during the quarter \u2014 even those made before activation that quarter \u2014 up to the $1,500 quarterly purchase maximum, then 1 percent back.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"maximize\" data-position=\"3\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-3-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Maximize this quarter\u2019s bonus categories\" data-outcome=\"\">Maximize this quarter\u2019s bonus categories<\/h2>\n<p>The Q4 2025 Chase Freedom Flex bonus categories are Chase Travel, department stores and Old Navy. Here\u2019s how to maximize your rewards this quarter:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>Book your holiday travel through Chase.<\/strong> Freedom Flex cardholders already earn 5 percent cash back on travel booked through Chase Travel. With this category activated, cardholders can earn a total of 9 percent cash back \u2014 making this a no-brainer option for where to book your holiday travel.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Update your wardrobe. <\/strong>The Old Navy category lends a perfect opportunity to upgrade your own wardrobe or find a great gift for someone else this holiday season.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Get your holiday shopping on. <\/strong>In addition to the Old Navy category, this quarter includes department stores. If you\u2019re looking to make a large purchase on furniture, electronics or appliances, this may be an ideal time to earn some cash back along the way.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Use your PayPal app.<\/strong> For the month of December, purchases made using PayPal can earn the boosted 5 percent cash back. Make sure to link your PayPal account to your Chase Freedom Flex card beforehand to earn your rewards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"other\" data-position=\"4\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-4-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Other Chase Freedom Flex benefits\" data-outcome=\"\">Other Chase Freedom Flex benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Freedom Flex cardholders have access to the following perks, among others:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>Travel insurance.<\/strong> With your Freedom Flex, you\u2019ll receive both trip cancellation and interruption insurance, along with travel and emergency assistance services.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>DashPass membership.<\/strong> Your first six months of membership to DoorDash\u2019s delivery service are free. If you frequently order in, the savings from $0 delivery fees can quickly add up. Note, this offer must be activated by Dec. 31, 2027.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Lyft earnings. <\/strong>You can earn up to 2 percent cash back on Lyft rides through Sept. 30, 2027 when you use your Freedom Flex card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"redeem\" data-position=\"5\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-5-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"How to redeem rewards with Freedom Flex\" data-outcome=\"\">How to redeem rewards with Freedom Flex<\/h2>\n<p>In order to redeem rewards, your account must be open and in good standing. Rewards are technically tracked as Chase Ultimate Rewards points, and each dollar earned in cash back is equal to 100 points. Cash back can be redeemed as a statement credit or direct deposit into an eligible checking or savings account. Your cash back rewards should show up immediately in your credit card account once redeemed.<\/p>\n<p>When you check your statement, you\u2019ll see bonus category rewards listed as something like \u201cBonus from Q4 5 percent category.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"TipBox flex sm:items-center gap-6 sm:gap-7 md:gap-8 mx-2 sm:mx-8 mb-8\">\n    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"TipBox-icon Icon icon-offset-blue-200 text-gray-900 icon-highlight-blue-600 mt-4 sm:-mt-4 md:-mt-1\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><title>Star Icon<\/title>\n<path d=\"M8.244 24a1.92 1.92 0 0 1-1.19-.415 2.122 2.122 0 0 1-.778-2.042l.762-4.63a.706.706 0 0 0-.196-.622L3.61 13.01a2.15 2.15 0 0 1-.517-2.137c.238-.77.853-1.324 1.624-1.436l4.469-.675a.683.683 0 0 0 .516-.39l2.001-4.214C12.05 3.441 12.73 3 13.5 3c.77 0 1.451.45 1.796 1.16l2 4.213a.697.697 0 0 0 .517.39l4.47.675c.762.112 1.385.666 1.623 1.436a2.15 2.15 0 0 1-.517 2.137l-3.23 3.28a.73.73 0 0 0-.197.622l.762 4.63a2.127 2.127 0 0 1-.787 2.042 1.91 1.91 0 0 1-2.116.173l-3.993-2.19a.664.664 0 0 0-.648 0l-3.993 2.19A1.903 1.903 0 0 1 8.26 24h-.016Z\" fill=\"transparent\" class=\"icon-offset\"\/><path d=\"M6.494 23c-.439 0-.877-.145-1.246-.435a2.223 2.223 0 0 1-.816-2.14l.799-4.849a.74.74 0 0 0-.206-.653L1.64 11.488a2.253 2.253 0 0 1-.541-2.24c.249-.806.893-1.386 1.7-1.504l4.682-.707a.716.716 0 0 0 .542-.408l2.096-4.414C10.479 1.462 11.193 1 12 1c.807 0 1.52.471 1.881 1.215l2.096 4.414a.73.73 0 0 0 .542.408l4.681.707c.8.118 1.452.698 1.701 1.505.24.798.035 1.659-.54 2.239l-3.386 3.435a.764.764 0 0 0-.206.653l.8 4.85c.137.825-.181 1.64-.825 2.139a2.001 2.001 0 0 1-2.217.181l-4.183-2.293a.696.696 0 0 0-.679 0l-4.184 2.293c-.309.172-.644.254-.97.254h-.017ZM11.99 2.46a.713.713 0 0 0-.652.416L9.242 7.291c-.309.643-.893 1.097-1.58 1.196l-4.682.707a.717.717 0 0 0-.584.517.735.735 0 0 0 .18.752L5.961 13.9c.498.508.721 1.233.61 1.949l-.8 4.85a.735.735 0 0 0 .276.716c.232.181.524.2.773.063l4.184-2.293a2.015 2.015 0 0 1 1.95 0l4.183 2.293a.69.69 0 0 0 .773-.063.753.753 0 0 0 .284-.716l-.8-4.85a2.253 2.253 0 0 1 .61-1.949l3.385-3.435a.732.732 0 0 0 .18-.753.717.717 0 0 0-.583-.517l-4.682-.707c-.679-.1-1.272-.553-1.58-1.196l-2.097-4.415a.705.705 0 0 0-.653-.417h.017Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/svg>    <\/p>\n<p class=\"w-full mb-0\">\n        <strong class=\"font-bold\"><br \/>\n            Keep in mind:<br \/>\n        <\/strong><br \/>\n        As long as your account is open and in good standing, your points won\u2019t expire.\n    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Note that you can also redeem your points for travel via Chase Travel, for gift cards and shopping with points at Amazon.com.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to truly maximize your Freedom Flex rewards, you should combine them under a premium card and then transfer your points to one of Chase\u2019s travel partners. Doing so can make your points worth an average of 2.0 cents each, according to Bankrate\u2019s latest valuations.<\/p>\n<h2 data-position=\"6\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-6-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"The bottom line\" data-outcome=\"\">The bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>The Chase Freedom Flex is a stellar cash back option if you have good to excellent credit and plan to use your card to make a variety of purchases. Or, check out Bankrate\u2019s picks for the best cash back credit cards to see whether there\u2019s another cash back card that would be a better fit for you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-sm text-slate\"><em>*Information about Chase Freedom Flex\u00ae has been collected independently by Bankrate. 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