Chase Freedom 2018, 1st Q, Bonus Categories
 

Looks like Q1's is out:

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Unlike a few years ago, there seem to be enough places supporting NFC now that I might actually be able to max out the category bonus for once. ^

Thanks. I'll just prepay by cable/internet/mobile and be done with it in one shot.

If I can do Chase Pay either online or in-store like BBY, this'll be great! I've had good experience using CP with all the current offers on qualified Chase cards. I just have to make a note to self to use only Freedom cards.

Looks like Amazon $500 gift card x 3 from 7/11 with Gas Station attached for me. :D

I would make a test purchase first to verify that purchases made inside that specific location code as you expect. Selling gasoline does not guarantee that the merchant account is classified as a Gas Station.

My experience at 7/11 is that Chase does send the "gas station" notification to my phone when making non-gas purchases inside. YMMV, of course.

Clarification: Some 7/11's code as gas stations, some as convenience stores. The presence of gas pumps is not conclusive.

Better than last year's Q1. I ought to be able to do well with this with Android/Chase Pay. Gas is a low organic spend category for me, and the cable/internet/phone is duplicative with the Ink +/Cash cards, so no benefit there for many of us, but for your average person probably good.

Is it possible to get that notification but not have it actually code as a gas station? I thought that particular notification triggered based on whether a merchant codes as a gas station or not.

Yeah I did the test and purchase early this year. Tried it at 2 different 7/11 locations near me and both showed up as gasoline. The cashier not only took my Driver License for verification.. also asked me for my birthday (while holding my DL) just to make sure I not a look-alike LOL. I guess not too many people go into a 7/11 and buy $500 amazon gift card!

First quarter is super easy. Thanks Chase, can knock it out in the first few weeks

Idk not too easy for me. I mean of course I will need to buy gas and will probably stock up on some gift cards. Especially uber for our trip in May. And yes pay my cable internet and cellphones with Chase.
But as far as Chase pay not so sure about that so not sure I would use that part.

And of course can only take so many gift cards...

Uggh, I wish Chase would stop copying Discover on the 5X bonus categories e.g. have them different quarters. Unfortunately they know what they are doing and choose to go head to head with Discover most quarters. Gas and Restaurants especially.

I think Citi dividend card is also 5% on gas next quarter. I'm so disappoint!!!

Will gas at Costco gas stations count? They take Visa cards. Or are they classified as warehouse clubs?