Chase Freedom Flex 5x Points For PayPal & Walmart In Q4 2020

September 15, 2020 by Ben 13

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With the Chase Freedom Flex^SM Credit Card having just been introduced, registration has just opened for the Q4 2020 bonus category on the card. Note that these bonus categories are also valid for the Chase Freedom Card, which is no longer open to new applicants.

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Why I Love The Chase Freedom Flex Card

The new Chase Freedom Flex Card is easily one of the best no annual fee cards out there, as it offers 5x points in rotating quarterly categories, for up to $1,500 of spending per quarter. Most people use this as a cashback card, meaning the 5x points really translates into 5% cashback in these categories.

The card has other bonus categories as well, as it offers 3x points (or 3% cash back) at drugstores and on dining.

The best part is that in conjunction with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (review), Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card (review), or Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (review), points earned on this card can be converted into Ultimate Rewards points, and be transferred to the Ultimate Rewards airline and hotel partners.

Since I value one Ultimate Rewards point at significantly more than one cent, that’s my preferred use of those points.

Register Now: New Quarterly Bonus Categories

Chase has just opened registration for the fourth quarter 2020 bonus categories on the Freedom Flex Card (the standard Chase Freedom has the same bonuses). Fourth quarter 2020 registration has opened as of today (Tuesday, September 15, 2020), and will be valid for purchases between October 1 and December 31, 2020.

In Q4 2020, the Chase Freedom Flex will offer 5x points on the first $1,500 spent with PayPal and Walmart.

My Take On Chase Freedom Flex Q4 2020 Bonuses

The Q4 2020 Chase Freedom Flex bonus categories are excellent, in my opinion. Those who shop at Walmart will probably find that bonus category useful, though personally I’m most excited about PayPal. You can make purchases with all kinds of retailers through PayPal, so that should make this quite easy to maximize.

How To Register Your Chase Freedom Flex Card

Registration is easy — just go to the registration page and enter your last name, billing zip code, and the last four digits on your card, and you’ll be registered.

How To Make Chase Freedom Flex Points Even More Valuable

To recap, you earn points on the Chase Freedom Flex, and each point can be redeemed for one cent cashback.

However, if you have this card in addition to one of the cards that accrue Ultimate Rewards points, you can transfer these points to Ultimate Rewards. Cards that accrue Ultimate Rewards Cards include the:

So 5% cashback converts into 5x Ultimate Rewards points per dollar with one of the above cards.

Chase Freedom Flex Bonus Summary

The newly introduced Chase Freedom Flex is one of the best no annual fee cards out there, and we’ve now learned what the fourth quarter bonus category on the card will be (the same bonus category is available on the Chase Freedom).

Whether you have the Chase Freedom or Chase Freedom Flex, you’ll want to register for the Q4 2020 bonus category, so that you’ll be able to earn 5x points on PayPal and Walmart purchases.

What do you make of the fourth quarter 2020 Chase Freedom Flex bonus categories?

Ben

About Ben
Ben Schlappig (aka Lucky) is a travel consultant, blogger, and avid points collector. He travels about 400,000 miles a year, primarily using miles and points to enhance his first class experiences. He chronicles his adventures, along with industry news, here at One Mile at a Time.