Will chase allow you to get points with this purchase?
This is the fine print for the 1% cashback on the Chase Freedom
You do not earn any points on balance transfers, cash advances, cash-like charges such as
travelers checks,
foreign currency, and
money orders, any
checks that are used to access your account, overdraft advances, interest, unauthorized or fraudulent charges, or fees of any kind, including fees for products that protect or insure the balances of your account.
So I'm being hopeful that gift cards aren't included in that list...