Credit Card News

Chase Announces Freedom 5% Bonus Categories for Q3 2023

by Kyle BurbankJun 15, 2023

As the second quarter of the year nears its end and summer gets underway, Chase has announced what spending categories its Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders will be able to earn up to 5% cashback on during Q3.

About the bonus categories:

Starting July 1st and running through September 30th, Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex cardmembers will be able to earn up to 5% back in three categories: gas stations, EV charging, and “select live entertainment.” For gas stations, Chase notes that this includes merchants that sell automotive gasoline that can be paid for either at the pump or inside the station, while the EV charging portion includes purchases of services at charging stations available to the public.

As for the “select live entertainment” category, this will include merchants that sell tickets for in-person entertainment, with some cited examples including sporting events, zoos/aquariums, concerts, theatrical productions, museums, tourist attractions/exhibits, amusement parks, and more. However, some non-included examples include movie theatres, bowling alleys, casinos, etc.

In order to earn the 5% on these categories, cardholders must activate the offer on ChaseBonus.com by September 14th. Additionally, the 5% is capped at a total of $1,500 in combined bonus category spending for the quarter. This means that the maximum amount of cashback possible from this deal is $75.

In the background:

Per usual, Chase’s reveal comes a couple of weeks after Discover announced its 5% category picks for the third quarter. While Discover’s offer also includes gas stations and EV chargers, It cardholders will be able to earn up to 5% back on purchases made using the card via digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and others. As with Chase, this offer must be activated and is capped at $1,500 in combined bonus category spending.

My thoughts:

Given the summer road trip theme, it’s no surprise that both Chase and Discover choose to feature gas stations and EV chargers as part of their quarter that runs from July through September. In the same vein, the Live Entertainment category strikes me as an inspired pick for the season. On the other hand — and perhaps this is just a bit of bias as an It cardholder — I personally prefer Discovers Q3 slate instead. Mostly, that’s because I see the digital wallets category being more useful than the live entertainment one. By the way, if you want to earn 3% back on live (and non-live entertainment) year-round, I’d recommend checking out the Capital One SaverOne card.

In any case, hopefully Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders will be able to make use of next quarter’s bonus categories and enjoy their summer.

Note: Click here for the current Chase Freedom Bonuses.

Author

Kyle Burbank

Head Writer ~ Fioney

Kyle is the head writer for Fioney. He is a personal finance nerd, constantly looking for new apps and services to test and incorporate into his own financial game plan. In addition to his role at Fioney, he's written for other publications including Born2Invest, Lifehack, and Laughing Place, as well as his own site Money@30. He also creates personal finance and travel-related videos for Fioney's YouTube channel, which has garnered more than 2 million views. Currently, Kyle resides in Springfield, Missouri with his wife of 10 years. Together, they enjoy traveling (including visiting Disney Parks around the world), dining, and playing with their dog Rigby.

American Express Latest to Allow Apple Pay Rewards Redemptions

by Kyle BurbankJul 1, 2026

Amex customers have a new way to redeem their Membership Rewards points toward purchases. About Amex's Apple Pay Rewards Update: American Express customers with a Membership Rewards-earning card can now choose to redeem their points directly in Apple Pay. This can be done when cardholders are shopping online or in an app via an iOS device. At this time, the Apple Pay reward redemption option is only available to U.S....

Barclays Frontier Hero Credit Card - Money Best Airline Credit Cards 6 Years in a Row seal with a couple laying the water at a beach

Credit Card News

Frontier Airlines Re-Ups, Expands Partnership with Barclays

by Kyle BurbankJun 30, 2026

Frontier and Barclays have extended their long-standing co-branded credit card partnership. About the Frontier-Barclays Partnership Renewal: This week, Frontier Airlines and Barclays US Consumer Bank announced that they'd reached a long-term renewal deal. In doing so, the companies reaffirmed a commitment to expand the value of the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard as well as the overall Frontier Miles program. The two companies have worked together for more than two decades....

Personal Finance News

Study: States Where Consumers Are Most Diligent About Credit

by Kyle BurbankJun 29, 2026

A new study sought to quantify which states have the most credit-diligent residents. About the "Diligent With Credit" State Rankings: The personal finance site WalletHub has released a new ranking of states meant to highlight consumers who stay on top of their credit. To do this, the site looked at several pieces of data — both positive and negative. First, the study considered the percentage of consumers who have tradelines...