Chase
Freedom Unlimited
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Freedom Unlimited
Chase
Last updated October 11, 2026· Rates, fees, and credits from WalletFlo's OneCard catalog (refreshed hourly). Verify current terms on the issuer site.
Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
200 pts welcome offer
Est. net value
$807/yr
Credit score
Varies
Top earn rate
5x travel
Overview
How this card fits in your wallet — fees, value, and who it's built for.
The Freedom Unlimited from Chase carries no annual fee. On WalletFlo's typical spend profile, the OneCard engine estimates $766.80 in rewards plus $40.00 in credits and perks — $806.80 net per year before welcome bonuses.
How the points work
5X on Lyft rides through March 2025
5X on Chase Travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards
3X on dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery services
3X on drugstore purchase
1.5X on all other purchases
Earning rates
Category bonuses from our catalog — verify current offers on the issuer site.
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| TravelChase Travel Portal | 5× |
| Everything elseLyft | 5× |
| DiningDining | 3× |
| Everything elseDrug Stores | 3× |
| Everything elseAll Purchases | 1.5× |
Welcome offer
200 points
- Spend $500 in 90 days
- Est. value: $2 (WalletFlo catalog)
Credits & benefits
Statement credits and perks we model in net-value calculations.
Credits
- Instacart$40/yr
Earn up to $10 per quarter from 8/1/2022 through 7/31/2024 when you activate at Instacart.com/Chase.
Benefits & perks
- DashPass
Complimentary 3 months of DashPass and 50% discounted DashPass from DoorDash for 9 months. Must activate by 12/31/2021.
- Instacart+
Receive one complimentary Instacart+ membership per eligible card account for 3 months
Is the annual fee worth it?
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This card has no annual fee
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Frequently asked questions
- What credit score do I need?
- Issuers generally look for good-to-excellent credit; exact thresholds vary.
- Is the annual fee worth it?
- There's no annual fee — focus on whether the earn rates beat cards you already carry.