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5% categories for fourth quarter of 2017:
Dept. stores and Walmart

There are three possibilities for how many points are earned. In the following examples, the effective rates are assuming you cash out the points for 1 cent each, but if you can transfer them to Sapphire Preferred or Ink, the effective rate could be much higher.
  • Cardholders without a Chase checking account
    1 base point per dollar for all spending. Additional 4 bonus points per dollar for spending up to $1500 in quarterly categories.
    Example 1: Spend $1 on a parking meter. Earn 1 point, an effective rate of 1%.
    Example 2: Spend $10 to refill a Metrocard in 2016 Q1. Earn 50 points, an effective rate of 5%.
    Example 3: Spend $100 to buy a Long Island Rail Road Peak Ten-Trip ticket between zones 1 and 3 in 2016 Q1. Earn 500 points, an effective rate of 5%.
    Example 4: Spend $1500 at 7-Eleven in 2016 Q1. Earn 7500 points, an effective rate of 5%.
  • Cardholders with a Chase checking account in older program
    1 base point per dollar plus 10% of the base points plus 10 points per transaction for all spending. Additional 4 bonus points per dollar for spending up to $1500 in quarterly categories.
    Example 1: Spend $1 on a parking meter. Earn 11.1 points, an effective rate of 11.1%.
    Example 2: Spend $10 to refill a Metrocard in 2016 Q1. Earn 61 points, an effective rate of 6.1%.
    Example 3: Spend $100 to buy a Long Island Rail Road Peak Ten-Trip ticket between zones 1 and 3 in 2016 Q1. Earn 520 points, an effective rate of 5.2%.
    Example 4: Spend $1500 at 7-Eleven in 2016 Q1. Earn 7660 points, an effective rate of 5.11%.
  • Cardholders with a Chase checking account in newer program
    1 base point per dollar for all spending. Additional 4 bonus points per dollar for spending up to $1500 in quarterly categories. Annual bonus of 10% of the total of base and bonus points (until February 2016).
    Example 1: Spend $1 on a parking meter. Earn 1 point on the next statement and .1 points at year's end, an effective rate of 1.1%.
    Example 2: Spend $10 to refill a Metrocard in 2016 Q1. Earn 50 points on the next statement and 5 points at year's end, an effective rate of 5.5%.
    Example 3: Spend $100 to buy a Long Island Rail Road Peak Ten-Trip ticket between zones 1 and 3 in 2016 Q1. Earn 500 points on the next statement and 50 points at year's end, an effective rate of 5.5%.
    Example 4: Spend $1500 at 7-Eleven in 2016 Q1. Earn 7500 points on the next statement and 750 points at year's end, an effective rate of 5.5%.

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1880 on: April 09, 2015, 04:40:25 AM »

My scenario that I mentioned above happened with the return taking place during the quarter too. So I'm guessing the same thing would happen if the return took place after the quarter was over. No?

I was referring to the opposite scenario: some ppl have said that the 4x return did not work during the quarter but only after. Thus my real question is if people have successfully returned during the quarter on the freedom and kept 4x.
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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1881 on: April 09, 2015, 04:47:40 AM »
I was referring to the opposite scenario: some ppl have said that the 4x return did not work during the quarter but only after. Thus my real question is if people have successfully returned during the quarter on the freedom and kept 4x.

Ah, so yes, I have.

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1882 on: April 09, 2015, 09:20:41 AM »
I think that's what it is, I wonder what would happen if you buy something before the quarter and return during the quarter will they take back extra

I guess we'll have to try it out.

Ah, so yes, I have.
So I Guess we Don't Have to try it Anymore...?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1883 on: April 09, 2015, 09:24:33 AM »
So I Guess we Don't Have to try it Anymore...?

Love it when someone puts a story line together like this!  :D
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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1884 on: April 09, 2015, 09:32:49 AM »
Love it when someone puts a story line together like this!  :D
Lol, it's just so other members can keep up.
Usually when I see a response I have to hit view original and then again view original and so a few time till I get to the end of the conversation.

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1885 on: April 09, 2015, 10:05:15 AM »
Any good ideas how to maximize this quarter's 5x categories? (Gift cards, etc.)

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1886 on: April 09, 2015, 10:11:13 AM »
Any good ideas how to maximize this quarter's 5x categories? (Gift cards, etc.)
1) Go eat in restaurants  :P
2) BBB sells alot of gift cards

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1887 on: April 09, 2015, 10:14:04 AM »
1) Go eat in restaurants :P
2) BBB sells alot of gift cards

LOL - One of the most retarted ways of maximizing such a bonus  ;D ;D mamesh negative EV
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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1888 on: April 14, 2015, 09:04:13 AM »
Anybody find $500 vgc at bb&b ? I've only seen $200 ones.
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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1889 on: April 14, 2015, 11:56:56 PM »
Any good ideas how to maximize this quarter's 5x categories? (Gift cards, etc.)

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1890 on: April 23, 2015, 05:24:02 PM »
will i receive 5 points per dollar when buying from giftcardmall.com ?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1891 on: April 23, 2015, 05:25:08 PM »
will i receive 5 points per dollar when buying from giftcardmall.com ?
What category do u think it would be in?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1892 on: April 23, 2015, 05:30:18 PM »

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1893 on: April 23, 2015, 05:36:58 PM »
giftcardmall on ebay earns 5 points http://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/2015/01/12/a-new-way-to-increase-rewards-beyond-5x/
Sound interesting guess u could try and get back to us..?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1894 on: April 23, 2015, 05:37:08 PM »
giftcardmall on ebay earns 5 points http://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/2015/01/12/a-new-way-to-increase-rewards-beyond-5x/

It's only when buying from eBay. And it has changed anyway to 1x

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1895 on: April 23, 2015, 05:52:54 PM »
It's only when buying from eBay. And it has changed anyway to 1x
giftcardmall on ebay isnt earning anymore 5 points?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1896 on: April 23, 2015, 06:37:35 PM »
giftcardmall on ebay isnt earning anymore 5 points?

no

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1897 on: April 30, 2015, 09:31:51 AM »

no
anyone know if any  BBB has 500 gc ?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1898 on: April 30, 2015, 12:53:53 PM »
anyone know if any  BBB has 500 gc ?
What type of GC?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #1899 on: April 30, 2015, 01:49:58 PM »

What type of GC?
visa ,mc, or Amex any stores? Any where?