Chase Freedom Flex by Chase: 5% cardholder-chosen / top spend category, 5% travel (broad) via portal, 3% dining & restaurants, 3% drugstores, 1%…
The Chase Freedom Flex is Chase's no-annual-fee credit card. The $0/yr annual fee includes a $200 cash welcome bonus after spending $500 in the first 3 months. Beyond the welcome bonus, here's what the card actually delivers.
| Credit | Value | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| DoorDash quarterly discount | $40/qtr | $10 off one qualifying non-restaurant DoorDash order per calendar quarter ($40/yr). Requires active DashPass membership. Through 12/31/27 |
Welcome bonus value (year one): ~$200. Annual statement credits: $40. Minus the $0 annual fee = ~$240 in year-one net value before any spending earn. RewardsGuru rating: 4.2/5 — based on our net-value methodology.
Best fit: someone building a long-term card portfolio without ongoing cost — the card stays open forever, padding average account age. Skip if: you want premium perks (lounge access, large statement credits, elite status); this card has none.
$200 cash back after spending $500 in the first 3 months.
Yes — there's no annual fee. The card stays open at zero ongoing cost, which makes it a good long-term hold for credit-history length.
1 recurring statement credit: DoorDash quarterly discount ($40). Total: $40/yr.
Check the card's terms — most premium travel cards waive foreign transaction fees, while no-fee and entry-tier cards usually charge 2-3%. Chase's product page has the current rate.