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The Chase Freedom Flex card has a wide range of MasterCard benefits and great rewards. You will earn 5 points at rotating categories each quarter, 5 points on travel purchased through Chase Travel, 5 points on Lyft Rides, 3 points on dining & drugstores, and 1 point on everything else. I recommend this card as a good card to have in the Chase rewards echo system to use at the rotating categories each quarter.
- Chase 5/24 rule: Chase will decline an applicant that has opened 5 or more cards (other issuers included) in the past 24 months. Hence, 5/24 rule
- Max cards: You can get approved for up to 2 Chase credit cards in 30 days. Business cards and personal cards are counted separately
- Apply for two cards: If you apply for one Chase card and get approved, it is recommended to apply for a second card since Chase is very good about approving for two cards, even within the same day. If the first application is still pending, wait for it to be approved before you apply for a second card
- Double dipping: If you have any Chase Freedom card currently open (Freedom, Freedom Flex, or Freedom Unlimited), Chase may not approve you for a new Freedom card (regardless of which Freedom card you apply for). This rule is not set in stone, though
- Credit bureau: Chase Bank will usually pull your Experian credit report
- Combining same-day credit inquiries: Some data points suggest that credit inquiries for all Personal Chase cards for same-day applications will be combined; also, credit inquiries for all Business Chase cards for same-day applications will be combined. Credit inquiries for Personal and Business card applications will not be combined. More recent data points suggest that Chase credit inquiries will not be combined even for two Personal or two Business cards for same-day applications
- Check application status: You can check your application status at Chase.com / Customer Center / Check my app status or call 1 888 338 2586
- Reconsideration: If declined you can call 1 888 609 7805 to be reconsidered
Quickest way to get my card: You will be able to add your new card to your mobile wallet immediately after you get approved (it can sometimes take up to an hour for it to show up in your online login). You can also request Chase to overnight your physical card by calling Chase customer service.
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Credit limit range $500-$27,700
Avg. Credit limit$8,798
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- Balance transfer Fee: The intro balance transfer fee on transfers made within the first 60 days of account opening is either $5 or 3%, whichever is greater. After that, the fee is $5 or 5%, whichever is greater.
- You cannot transfer balances from other credit cards issued by Chase Bank
- Balance transfers are capped at $15,000 (each month) even if your credit limit is higher
- Beware: If you make a late payment or a payment is returned then a penalty APR may apply and you may lose the Intro APR Offer
– 5 points at rotating categories on up to $1,500 combined purchases
– 5 points on travel purchased through Chase ultimate rewards, including airline tickets, hotels, car rentals, activities and cruises
– 5 points on Lyft Rides
– 3 points on dining, including takeout and delivery
– 3 points at drugstores
– 1 points on everything else
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Primary coverage on rentals when renting outside of your country of residence, and secondary coverage on rentals when renting within your country of residence. Coverage is for rentals up to 31 days.
Get your original manufacturer's warranty time-matched (up to a year). (Will only cover if the original warranty is for 3 years or less). Max $10,000 per claim, $50,000 per account.
Get reimbursed for up to $800 per claim, and up to $1,000 per year (with a $50 deductible) if your cell phone is damaged or gets stolen. To activate coverage, you need to pay your monthly cell phone bill with your Freedom Flex credit card. Max 2 claims per year.
Get refunded if your purchase is damaged or stolen, up to 120 days from the date of purchase. Max $500 per claim, $50,000 per account.
Chase will dispatch you assistance for free, but you will need to pay the service fee.
