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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 #2740 on: September 07, 2020, 03:03:02 AM »
Would I get 5% from a grocery in Israel, or is it only US?
If yes, would it make sense to do? (get 2% out of it because of 3% forex) or is my math off?

You would, but the question is if you have better options.  Citi Premier gives 3X no FX fee, plus various free 2% cards with no FX.  And depending on the supermarket chain, there are lots of vouchers/gift cards you can pick up at 3-15% off that would really dwarf a measly 2X/3X.

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2741 on: September 07, 2020, 05:27:22 PM »
Does Zappos.com get 5x this quarter

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2742 on: September 24, 2020, 02:56:36 PM »
The language of the new categories is "purchases made using Paypal".

Does this mean purchases only, not sending money to family and friends?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2743 on: September 24, 2020, 05:52:25 PM »
The language of the new categories is "purchases made using Paypal".

Does this mean purchases only, not sending money to family and friends?
IIRC this was always the case...

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2744 on: September 24, 2020, 09:33:47 PM »
I don't know if this was posted yet but if I have a phone breaking could I get a new one with cell phone insurance on the freedom flex?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2745 on: September 25, 2020, 03:55:42 PM »
I have extra 5% back this quarter. Just to confirm, will amazon gift cards count?
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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2746 on: September 25, 2020, 04:56:15 PM »
I have extra 5% back this quarter. Just to confirm, will amazon gift cards count?
If purchased from amazon.com, yes.
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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2747 on: September 29, 2020, 01:20:33 AM »
buying amazon e-giftcard with freedom before the end of the month will give me 5 points per dollar on my freedom cards right? Doesn't have to be physical card to trigger the bonus category points?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2748 on: September 29, 2020, 03:26:05 AM »
buying amazon e-giftcard with freedom before the end of the month will give me 5 points per dollar on my freedom cards right? yes
Doesn't have to be physical card to trigger the bonus category points?corredct
as long as it post in time

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2749 on: September 29, 2020, 07:38:32 AM »
Is there a way to see how much I've spent towards the freedom bonus category in the quarter ( aside for calculating myself...)?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2750 on: September 29, 2020, 04:25:17 PM »
as long as it post in time
Post as in go final or is pending ok?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2751 on: September 29, 2020, 04:39:05 PM »
Is there a way to see how much I've spent towards the freedom bonus category in the quarter ( aside for calculating myself...)?
UR portal dashboard.
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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2752 on: September 29, 2020, 04:39:23 PM »
Post as in go final or is pending ok?
Pending OK as long as they batch process it on time.
Should be fine today.
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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2753 on: September 29, 2020, 04:40:17 PM »
UR portal dashboard.
Don't forget pending also which don't seem include

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2754 on: September 29, 2020, 10:49:35 PM »

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2755 on: September 29, 2020, 10:49:53 PM »
Don't forget pending also which don't seem include
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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2756 on: September 29, 2020, 11:34:40 PM »
Pending OK as long as they batch process it on time.
Should be fine today.
meaning, it has to post before the month is up, correct?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2757 on: September 29, 2020, 11:42:56 PM »
meaning, it has to post before the month is up, correct?
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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2758 on: September 30, 2020, 01:04:55 AM »
No
so what does "batch process" mean? (please excuse my ignorance)

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #2759 on: September 30, 2020, 02:20:01 PM »
If I bug amazon GC today it is too late to get the bonus points right ?