Chase Freedom Unlimited® Credit Card
The Chase Freedom Unlimited® Credit Card from Chase earns up to 3% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. New applicants may see: Earn a $250 bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 3%
- Annual fee
- $0
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What does the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 66% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Dining is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 66% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 3% back | 3% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1.5% back | 1.5% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1.5% back | 1.5% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1.5% back | 1.5% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1.5% back | 1.5% |
Madeen values cash back at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
What are the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card reward caps and conditions?
The Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card has 1 notable cap or condition rule(s) in Madeen's catalog, including activation windows, spend limits, and category exclusions. Review each bullet below before assuming unlimited earn rates. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- Earn 3% on dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery services
Who should get the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card?
The Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3% back. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3% back. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 66% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.
Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 3% back. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.
Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend.
Best for dining-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 3% effective (3% back).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.
Cons
- Charges $3 foreign transaction fees.
Does the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of $3. New applicants may see: Earn a $250 bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.. Confirm current issuer terms before applying.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- $3
- Signup bonus
- Earn a $250 bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
What benefits come with the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card?
The Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card includes 24/7 Fraud Monitoring, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Booking.com in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- 24/7 Fraud Monitoring
We help safeguard your credit card purchases using sophisticated fraud monitoring. We monitor for fraud 24/7 and can text, email or call you if there are unusual purchases on your credit card.
- Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is provided for theft and collision damage for most cars in the U.S. and abroad. In the U.S., coverage is secondary to your personal insurance.
- Booking.comIncluded with Visa Traditional
Purchase qualifying stays with your eligible Visa Credit or Debit card and get up to 8% in Travel Credits to use on future flights, stays, car rentals, attractions, car rentals, taxis and more.
- DoorDash
Get 6 months of complimentary access to DashPass– a membership for both DoorDash and Caviar – which unlocks $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. Activate by Dec 31, 2027. Plus, DashPass members get up to $10 off quarterly on non-restaurant DoorDash orders through Dec 31, 2027.
- Dovly Uplift™Included with Visa Traditional
Get free access to Dovly Uplift. Dovly helps you raise your credit score and get more for your money. While Dovly's platform is designed to remove inaccuracies from your credit report, every case is different, and not everyone will achieve the same results.
- Extended Warranty Protection
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
- OpenTableIncluded with Visa Traditional
Eligible Visa cardholders can enjoy special events access to the hottest dining events on OpenTable. Restrictions apply.
- Purchase Protection
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Common questions about the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card
Does the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card have an annual fee?
The Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card carries an annual fee of $0 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What category earns the most with the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card at about 3% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Does the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card charge foreign transaction fees?
The Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card charges a foreign transaction fee of $3 in our catalog snapshot. Check issuer terms before international spend because rates and fee waivers can change. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What is the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card welcome bonus?
The Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card welcome offer in our snapshot: Earn a $250 bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.. Minimum spend, eligibility, and offer windows are set by the issuer and can change.
What credit score do you need for the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How do you redeem rewards on the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card?
Rewards on the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card post as cash back. Redemption value depends on how you use cash back (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How does the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card compare to similar cards?
Compare the Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card against Aeroplan Card (4.5% on Dining, $95 fee); AARP (3% on Dining, $0 fee); Chase Freedom Flex Credit Card (3% on Dining, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card This card | Dining | 3% | $0 |
Chase | Dining | 4.5% | $95 |
Chase | Dining | 3% | $0 |
| Dining | 3% | $0 | |
| Dining | 3% | $95 |
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