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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 #820 on: June 21, 2013, 06:54:29 AM »
How many freedom cards does chase allow you to have? I have two freedoms and want to downgrade a SP to freedom.  Any one successful with this?
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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #821 on: June 21, 2013, 09:03:31 AM »
IIRC, Dan was successful.
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« Reply #822 on: June 21, 2013, 09:07:54 AM »
IIRC, Dan was successful.
LOL.  I knew someone was going to write that.  I was going to edit my post saying anyone successful besides for Dan.  Dan gets things that we can wish for. :)
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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #823 on: June 21, 2013, 09:10:38 AM »
What's the big deal? Its just a phone call/ SM away.
 
Try, do you thing there's anything to lose?

I guess its easier to post on the forum...
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« Reply #824 on: June 21, 2013, 09:15:37 AM »

I guess its easier to post on the forum...
Much  :P
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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #825 on: June 21, 2013, 10:08:12 AM »
Lol. My grandfather was successful as well.
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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #826 on: June 21, 2013, 10:20:37 AM »
Lol. My grandfather was successful as well.
And you're losing that as well  :P
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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #827 on: June 23, 2013, 05:53:45 AM »
Am I the only one checking their mail with baited breath every day?

"Baited"? Definitely. :P

Reminds me of the one about the smart cat who would eat cheese, then wait by the mouse hole with baited breath. ;D

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #828 on: July 02, 2013, 11:43:57 AM »
did not get in mail any notice for any changes to my freedom card does this mean I will stay and keep getting all points like before?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #829 on: July 02, 2013, 12:32:24 PM »
did not get in mail any notice for any changes to my freedom card does this mean I will stay and keep getting all points like before?

Until you get the letter. Seems to be a question of when, rather than if.
I remember when a coke was a nickel, and you could buy VRs in OD.

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #830 on: July 07, 2013, 06:36:19 PM »
need to book southwest flights asap and i only have a united explorer and freedom- does anyone know if theres a gas station that carries southwest GCs so i can get the 5x points on my freedom?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #831 on: July 07, 2013, 07:50:37 PM »
I actually just went to about 15 gas stations on Route 4 in NJ and only one Gas Station had GCs and it was I Tunes GCs....any help?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #832 on: July 07, 2013, 08:15:02 PM »
I actually just went to about 15 gas stations on Route 4 in NJ and only one Gas Station had GCs and it was I Tunes GCs....any help?
I tried in Lakewood, The gentleman said come back in the morning. When he saw Freedom card he said no.

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #833 on: July 08, 2013, 08:47:22 AM »
I tried in Lakewood, The gentleman said come back in the morning. When he saw Freedom card he said no.

What company Gas station was it?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #834 on: July 08, 2013, 10:05:13 AM »
If you are not yet on the new Freedom rewards plan, (the letter I got said on or about Aug. 1), you should wait until you are to get the 10% bonus on all purchases including the bonus categories. (Basically giving you 5.5% on those GC's)

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #835 on: July 11, 2013, 04:48:38 PM »
What company Gas station was it?
BP by lake

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #836 on: July 31, 2013, 10:28:25 AM »
Can anyone confirm getting the 10UR + 5UR for using the URMAll for gift cards at Kohls with your freedom card?

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #837 on: August 12, 2013, 01:50:39 PM »
5% bonus categories that have the $1500 limit is that per month or per quarter?
I only paid 15% by switching to dansdeals

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #838 on: August 12, 2013, 01:57:59 PM »
5% bonus categories that have the $1500 limit is that per month or per quarter?

quarter.

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Re: Chase Freedom Master Thread
« Reply #839 on: August 15, 2013, 04:09:22 PM »
Just got an email announcing "New enhanced card benefits
 Your enhanced benefits include*:

• Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver Theft and collision coverage provided for most rental cars worldwide.

• Extended Warranty Protection Extends the time period of manufacturer's warranty by one additional year.

• Purchase Protection Eligible purchases are protected for 120 days against damage or theft."

Are these really new and enhanced ??