Chase Freedom 2018, 1st Q, Bonus Categories
Jan 21, 18, 10:19 am
#91
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Here's an attractive offer for using Chase Pay at Best Buy. Spend $300 by Feb 4 in the store and get a total of 10X UR points.
Ts and Cs:
10% Cash Back Offer Details:
*Offer valid in-store only. During the promotional period of January 15, 2018, to February 4, 2018, earn an extra 5% cash back on up to $300 in purchases at Best Buy® when you check out with your Chase Freedom card using Chase Pay. The bonus cash back earned is in addition to the 5% cash back you earn on quarterly bonus categories for a total of 10% cash back. If you do not activate your bonus categories, or you have already made $1,500 in combined purchases for bonus categories this quarter, or you reach $1,500 in combined purchases during this promotional period, you will only earn a total of 6% cash back on up to $300 maximum when you check out using Chase Pay during the offer period. Bonus cash back will post to your account within a week of the transaction posting, and will appear on your monthly credit card billing statement and be available for use within 1–2 billing cycles. Purchases posted to your account with a transaction date during the offer period are eligible for this offer. Delays by the merchant, such as shipping, could extend the transaction date beyond the offer period. To qualify for this promotional offer, account must be open and not in default at the time of fulfillment. This promotional offer is non-transferable. For more information about your rewards program, see your Rewards Program Agreement. Includes purchases made using your Freedom card with your Chase Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, or Android Pay digital wallet during check out. Eligible purchases only qualify for a total of 5% Cash Back rewards; purchases made using eligible wallets at other current 5% quarterly categories will be awarded a total of 5% Cash Back rewards on up to $1,500 in combined purchases.
Last edited by SanDiego1K; Jan 21, 18 at 10:28 am
Jan 21, 18, 10:16 pm
#92
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Originally Posted by seawolf
Just prepaid $500 for Verizon FIOS and $1,000 for AT&T mobile. Didn't have to leave home.
Jan 23, 18, 4:24 pm
#93
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DP on how my purchase at BBY on 1/20 posted with total purchase of $411.90
I also did AndroidPay @ WAG on 1/22, it hasn't posted yet.
Rewards earned with this transaction
+ Bon 1Q 5% cat: Eligible mobile wallet 1647.60
+ 5% Chase Pay Best Buy bonus 1500.00
+ 1% (1 Pt)/$1 earned on all purchases 411.90
Total Points: 3559.50
+ Bon 1Q 5% cat: Eligible mobile wallet 1647.60
+ 5% Chase Pay Best Buy bonus 1500.00
+ 1% (1 Pt)/$1 earned on all purchases 411.90
Total Points: 3559.50
I also did AndroidPay @ WAG on 1/22, it hasn't posted yet.
Jan 25, 18, 8:08 pm
#94
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Originally Posted by jnb_tx
Any data points on whether DirecTV Now counts as a cable service? Considering one of their promos with the option to prepay a couple months of service up front. Thanks
For a related data point, I renewed my SiriusXM subscription and did not use my Freedom card (used my BofA Travel Rewards card). I just noticed that it posted as CABLE AND OTHER PAY TELEVISION SERVICES, so it would have qualified for the 5% back had I used my Freedom card. I never thought of using it.
Jan 26, 18, 2:35 am
#95
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Originally Posted by jnb_tx
Any data points on whether DirecTV Now counts as a cable service? Considering one of their promos with the option to prepay a couple months of service up front. Thanks
Feb 2, 18, 11:34 pm
#97
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Originally Posted by CarlosRodrigue
I buy some GC today at Walgreens with Apple pay. It worked. but does Apple pay or Chase know what I buy?
Feb 3, 18, 7:02 am
#98
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Originally Posted by CarlosRodrigue
I buy some GC today at Walgreens with Apple pay. It worked. but does Apple pay or Chase know what I buy?
Feb 3, 18, 9:05 am
#99
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Originally Posted by RJEvans
Let us know if prepaying works. I have both Fios and AT&T. If by the end of the quarter I'm not at $1500 I just might do this to top off the quarter.
Feb 5, 18, 9:40 am
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Originally Posted by healthnut
Probably far fetched, but any way to pay through Paypal using Chase Pay, etc.? TIA
Personally I think I have enough other spend to max out this quarter without having to pay 3% for some of it, but it is an interesting idea. I am also getting a fair amount of my spend this quarter through Apple Pay on Uber, Lyft, and food delivery apps, which is only a 2 points/dollar marginal improvement over the usual CSR return, so I guess you could debate whether continuing to earn 3pts/$ on that spend and paying 3% outright for my 6500 pts is a better deal.
Feb 9, 18, 8:40 am
#101
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Originally Posted by bgriff
Surprised there hasn't been more discussion of this as I was thinking of it this morning. I believe through Apple's new Apple Pay Cash system, you could pay someone else (say, a spouse ... hint hint) and charge it to your Freedom card at an Apple-imposed payment fee of 3%, but earn the 5x points per dollar. Anyone tried it?
Personally I think I have enough other spend to max out this quarter without having to pay 3% for some of it, but it is an interesting idea. I am also getting a fair amount of my spend this quarter through Apple Pay on Uber, Lyft, and food delivery apps, which is only a 2 points/dollar marginal improvement over the usual CSR return, so I guess you could debate whether continuing to earn 3pts/$ on that spend and paying 3% outright for my 6500 pts is a better deal.
Personally I think I have enough other spend to max out this quarter without having to pay 3% for some of it, but it is an interesting idea. I am also getting a fair amount of my spend this quarter through Apple Pay on Uber, Lyft, and food delivery apps, which is only a 2 points/dollar marginal improvement over the usual CSR return, so I guess you could debate whether continuing to earn 3pts/$ on that spend and paying 3% outright for my 6500 pts is a better deal.
Feb 9, 18, 8:44 am
#102
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Originally Posted by Stgermainparis
I'm going to do this for the remaining space I have to get the 5x at the end of the quarter. My concern right now is whether or not Chase will treat it like a cash advance.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8225844
Feb 9, 18, 10:07 am
#103
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Originally Posted by bgriff
Good point, it appears Amex at least does treat it that way:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8225844
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8225844
So if it codes as cash advance, minimum fee is $10. If anyone has tried using Freedom on Apple Pay to make a payment to a friend, please report back. I while ago, I lowered my CA limit to $100 and they wouldn't go any lower.
Feb 9, 18, 5:57 pm
#104
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Originally Posted by Stgermainparis
Wallethub says this "Chase Freedom cash advances are very expensive, thanks to a hefty fee and a high interest rate, both of which apply immediately after the transaction. The Chase Freedom cash advance fee is $10 or 5% of the amount advanced, whichever is greater. The Freedom cash advance APR is 25.99% (V). And that goes for both Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Unlimited. You’ll also need a PIN to complete a cash advance with either Chase Freedom card. But getting one is as easy as calling Chase customer service (1-800-432-3117) and requesting it. It should arrive by mail within 7-10 business days. Then, you’ll be able to withdraw cash from most ATMs using your Freedom card. Just bear in mind that your “Cash Credit Limit” will be a lot lower than your standard spending limit."
So if it codes as cash advance, minimum fee is $10. If anyone has tried using Freedom on Apple Pay to make a payment to a friend, please report back. I while ago, I lowered my CA limit to $100 and they wouldn't go any lower.
So if it codes as cash advance, minimum fee is $10. If anyone has tried using Freedom on Apple Pay to make a payment to a friend, please report back. I while ago, I lowered my CA limit to $100 and they wouldn't go any lower.
