Jun 2, 2014, 9:29 am
Last edit by: CodeAdam10
As of Oct 2019, offer is as follows:
What can I do with Chase Freedom Ultimate Rewards (UR) points?
More info here: http://thepointsguy.com/2015/09/maxi...hase-trifecta/
Can I apply for this card and earn the bonus after doing so previously?
- $200 (20K UR points) for $500 spend in first 3 months.
- No annual fees.
- This is the best available offer since the past few years.
- Public Application Link
What can I do with Chase Freedom Ultimate Rewards (UR) points?
- Transfer them to a Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Sapphire Reserve, or Chase Ink Business UR points at 1:1. If you own one of those cards, this is probably the best option for you.
- Redeem for cash back (statement credit or to a checking account), 1 cent per UR point. So, the 20K UR points for signing up will get you $200 cash back. This is generally the default option if you do not own a Sapphire or Ink card.
- Redeem them for various gift cards, or shop with points at Amazon.com (usually same value as cash back, eg. $25 for 2500 UR).
- Book flights/hotels/car rental/activities through Ultimate Rewards, and pay in full or in part using points (1 cent per UR).
More info here: http://thepointsguy.com/2015/09/maxi...hase-trifecta/
Can I apply for this card and earn the bonus after doing so previously?
See the wiki and related discussion in Applying for Chase Credit Cards, 2017 onward
Chase Freedom: $150 (15K UR) + $25 (2.5K UR) for AU after $500 spend in 3 mo.
Nov 16, 2015, 9:41 pm
#271
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 515
https://creditcards.chase.com/freedommobile?FM4R=Y71UH0
10% back from November 23 for 4th quarter. Clock resets so if you've already maxed out you'll go back to zero and can max again. Nice way to net a total of 22.5k UR.
10% back from November 23 for 4th quarter. Clock resets so if you've already maxed out you'll go back to zero and can max again. Nice way to net a total of 22.5k UR.
Nov 18, 2015, 6:02 am
#272
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SF
Posts: 32
Looks like they increased the sign up bonus from $100 to $150. I just got my card 2 weeks ago under the $100 promotion. 
Reading past posts here, it appears that if I send them a secure message about getting the $150 bonus, there's a chance that they might approve. Should I wait until i complete the $500 spending before asking, or should I ask first ASAP? i.e. will not having used the card much yet affect their response negatively?
Reading past posts here, it appears that if I send them a secure message about getting the $150 bonus, there's a chance that they might approve. Should I wait until i complete the $500 spending before asking, or should I ask first ASAP? i.e. will not having used the card much yet affect their response negatively?
Nov 18, 2015, 8:28 pm
#274
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 20
Looks like they increased the sign up bonus from $100 to $150. I just got my card 2 weeks ago under the $100 promotion.
Reading past posts here, it appears that if I send them a secure message about getting the $150 bonus, there's a chance that they might approve. Should I wait until i complete the $500 spending before asking, or should I ask first ASAP? i.e. will not having used the card much yet affect their response negatively?
Reading past posts here, it appears that if I send them a secure message about getting the $150 bonus, there's a chance that they might approve. Should I wait until i complete the $500 spending before asking, or should I ask first ASAP? i.e. will not having used the card much yet affect their response negatively?
Nov 20, 2015, 10:36 am
#276
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SF
Posts: 32
Nov 22, 2015, 2:21 pm
#277
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve
Posts: 811
I recently applied for and received this card. The 10% bonus on Amazon is amazing, especially considering there's no annual fee.
1% on other purchases is a bit low, so I'll probably use other cards when making purchases that don't fall under a Chase Freedom bonus category.
1% on other purchases is a bit low, so I'll probably use other cards when making purchases that don't fall under a Chase Freedom bonus category.
Nov 23, 2015, 2:26 am
#278
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 5
I have great credit, but may be pushing the 5/24 limit if you factor in AUs.
Nov 23, 2015, 2:03 pm
#279
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: AA, DL, SPG, HH, National
Posts: 3
I applied for this today and just got a screen saying your application is under review and did not get a reference number. I've only had three applications within the last two years. When I called, it looks like it doesn't even show up in their system and one rep said to apply again and another said to call back tomorrow.
Has anyone had a situation like this happen?
I also applied for the CSP and got instant approval for that today (that's included in the 3 apps in the last 24 months).
Has anyone had a situation like this happen?
I also applied for the CSP and got instant approval for that today (that's included in the 3 apps in the last 24 months).
Dec 1, 2015, 8:42 pm
#280
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve
Posts: 811
I got my credit card just before the increase to $150 (15k UR), so I sent them a secure message asking if I can be eligible for the increased bonus.
They replied within an hour, and said I'll get 15k UR
My question is: What is the best use of these UR points if Freedom is the only Chase card I have?
I have also updated the wiki with the new offer. Any idea how to update the title?
They replied within an hour, and said I'll get 15k UR
My question is: What is the best use of these UR points if Freedom is the only Chase card I have?I have also updated the wiki with the new offer. Any idea how to update the title?
Dec 2, 2015, 12:58 am
#281
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: HaMerkaz/Exit 145
Programs: UA, LY, BA, AA
Posts: 13,167
I got my credit card just before the increase to $150 (15k UR), so I sent them a secure message asking if I can be eligible for the increased bonus.
They replied within an hour, and said I'll get 15k UR My question is: What is the best use of these UR points if Freedom is the only Chase card I have?
I have also updated the wiki with the new offer. Any idea how to update the title?
They replied within an hour, and said I'll get 15k UR
My question is: What is the best use of these UR points if Freedom is the only Chase card I have?I have also updated the wiki with the new offer. Any idea how to update the title?
Dec 2, 2015, 7:11 am
#282
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,857
The following is a link to my blog article with more detailed info...
http://pointsyak.com/basics/chase-fr...w-your-points/
Dec 2, 2015, 8:29 am
#283
Moderator: Travel Buzz
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Sunny San Diego
Posts: 3,099
Jan 4, 2016, 2:38 pm
#284
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: United 1K, Marriott Platinum, SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,990
Question about how it works w/ a spouse w/ the card... My wife has the Sapphire Preferred, Freedom, and Ink Plus card. She's a master of the UR points.
I don't have any UR earning cards in my name. If I get the Chase Freedom for ME, can I transfer the points to HER, which would be UR points? I'm not sure if this would work, as my understanding is that in order for a Chase Freedom card to get UR points, I must also have a Sapphire Preferred or Ink Plus card.
Thanks!
I don't have any UR earning cards in my name. If I get the Chase Freedom for ME, can I transfer the points to HER, which would be UR points? I'm not sure if this would work, as my understanding is that in order for a Chase Freedom card to get UR points, I must also have a Sapphire Preferred or Ink Plus card.
Thanks!
Jan 5, 2016, 2:21 am
#285
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
Question about how it works w/ a spouse w/ the card... My wife has the Sapphire Preferred, Freedom, and Ink Plus card. She's a master of the UR points.
I don't have any UR earning cards in my name. If I get the Chase Freedom for ME, can I transfer the points to HER, which would be UR points? I'm not sure if this would work, as my understanding is that in order for a Chase Freedom card to get UR points, I must also have a Sapphire Preferred or Ink Plus card.
I don't have any UR earning cards in my name. If I get the Chase Freedom for ME, can I transfer the points to HER, which would be UR points? I'm not sure if this would work, as my understanding is that in order for a Chase Freedom card to get UR points, I must also have a Sapphire Preferred or Ink Plus card.
Note: to transfer her UR points to a partner account (e.g., for an airline FFP) in your name, you must be an AU on her applicable Chase card account. See http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...-accounts.html