Chase Freedom Unlimited

Chase Freedom Unlimited by Chase: 5% travel (broad) via portal, 3% dining & restaurants, 3% drugstores, 1.5% everything else. No annual fee. Rates and…

The Chase Freedom Unlimited 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.

Rewards

What the $0/yr fee is buying

Welcome bonus value (year one): ~$200. Annual statement credits: $0. Minus the $0 annual fee = ~$200 in year-one net value before any spending earn. RewardsGuru rating: 4.7/5 — based on our net-value methodology.

Who it's for, who should skip

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.

Frequently asked questions

What's the Chase Freedom Unlimited welcome bonus?

$200 cash back after spending $500 in the first 3 months.

Is the Chase Freedom Unlimited worth the $0 annual fee?

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.

Does the Chase Freedom Unlimited have foreign transaction fees?

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.

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