Chase’s 5% Bonus Categories, Q3 2024: Gas, Movie Theaters, Select Live Entertainment
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Eligible Chase cardholders can get rewarded this summer for fueling their vehicles, seeking fun away from home, and finding a silver screen to shield them from the heat.
From July 1 to Sept. 30, 2024, Chase Freedom Flex® cardholders can earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined quarterly spending at the following merchants (activation required; 1% back on all other non-bonus-category spending):
Gas stations and electric vehicle charging.
Select live entertainment.
Movie theaters.
Gas stations, EV charging and select live entertainment are repeat categories from the Q3 2023 bonus calendar. Movie theaters are an addition this year, and were previously excluded from the select live entertainment category.
Chase Freedom® and Chase Freedom Flex® bonus rewards categories for 2025 | |
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Q1 (Jan. 1-March 31) |
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Q2 (April 1-June 30) | TBD. (In 2024: Select hotel bookings; restaurants; Amazon.com.) |
Q3 (July 1-Sept. 30) | TBD. (In 2024: Gas stations and EV charging; select live entertainment; movie theaters.) |
Q4 (Oct. 1-Dec. 31) | TBD. (In 2024: McDonald's; PayPal; Pet shops and vet services; select charities.) |
The select live entertainment category includes most things you’d buy tickets for, including sporting events, zoos and aquariums, concerts, theaters, museums, amusement parks, circuses and carnivals. You’ll also earn bonus rewards at eligible ticketing agencies. However, exclusions include bowling alleys, horse racing tracks, casinos, dance halls, clubs, and any purchases through a hotel or concierge or as part of a travel package.
Merchants excluded from the gas stations category include truck stops, boat marinas, oil and propane distributors, and home heating companies. You also won’t earn bonus rewards on home-charging equipment for your EV.
Although the original Chase Freedom® card is no longer accepting applications, existing cardholders still earn 5% cash back based on the same bonus calendar and terms for the Chase Freedom Flex®.
Eligible cardholders can activate bonus categories online or in the Chase app until Sept. 14, 2024, and bonus rewards can be earned retroactively as long as you hit that deadline.
Beyond the rotating quarterly categories, Chase Freedom Flex cardholders can earn an uncapped 5% cash back on travel booked through Chase; 3% back on drugstores and dining; and 1% back on all other purchases. New cardholders also qualify for the following signup bonus: Earn a $200 Bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening.
The Chase Freedom Flex® is a World Elite Mastercard and offers additional benefits, including cell phone protection and perks such as offers with Lyft, Fandango and Shoprunner, among others.
Information related to the Chase Freedom® has been collected by NerdWallet and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of this card.
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