Maximize Q1 2021 Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back

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Maximize Q1 2020 Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back. If you have a regular Chase Freedom credit card (not Freedom Unlimited) you may be aware of the 5% cash back quarterly bonuses for spend up to $1,500. Q1 January 1-March 31, 2021 categories are: Wholesale Clubs, on Internet, Cable, & Phone Services, and Select Streaming Services.

Register now for 5% cash back Wholesale Clubs, on Internet, Cable, & Phone Services, and Select Streaming Services

You can regi ster now and until March 14. All of the information below is subject to change without notice. Check the website for all participating retailers. When I was at a Chase ATM last month it asked me if I wanted to activate the Q1 5%. Easy peasy.

Wholesale Clubs

This is an easy quarter to max out the 5% cash back. Costco and Sam’s Club sell their own gift cards as well third party gift cards that you can stock up on and get 5% off on future purchases. Sam’s Club gift cards are also good at Walmart so you could stock up and get 5% off all future Walmart purchases. Sam’s Club sells Visa gift cards that cost an extra $6 but you can use them anywhere that accepts Visa and for purchases where you don’t earn bonus points or cash back. Think outside the box – use a Visa gift card to pay for car and homeowners insurance, doctor and dentist appointments etc.

If you aren’t a member of Sam’s Club Join here and get $20 off Sam’s Club membership.

Internet, Cable, & Phone Services, and Select Streaming Services

Switch over your monthly autopay to your Freedom card, Unfortunately I don’t believe you can prepay a year in advance on any of these services. You may want to call and ask.

Summary to maximize the 5% cash back

Activate 5% cash back on your Freedom card here. You have until March 14 to activate. You’ll earn points back to Jan 1.
Make a list. I’m making a list of gift cards I need in order to get 5%. cash back on the full $1,500. No need to rush out immediately. You have until March 31 to take advantage of this offer.
Use your Chase Freedom card to purchase all gas in your household, load your I pass and buy gift cards.