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Last Chance to Activate Chase Freedom Q3 Bonus Categories Before September 30
WHY IT MATTERS
Activating these categories lets cardholders earn up to 5% cash back on everyday travel and charitable expenses, turning routine spending into significant savings before the offer expires.
What happened
Chase Freedom Flex and legacy Freedom cardholders can still activate the third‑quarter rotating categories before September 30. The categories—electric‑vehicle charging, gas stations, select live entertainment, public transit, and United Way—offer 5% cash back or 5 points per dollar spent on up to $1,500 of combined purchases.
Cardholders must activate by September 14 to qualify for the higher rate; after the limit, spending earns only 1% back. The offer reflects Chase’s pattern of pairing travel‑related spending with charitable giving, giving users a chance to boost rewards on routine travel expenses and support local nonprofits.
Activating now ensures travelers and commuters can capture the maximum bonus before the window closes.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Chase Freedom Q4 categories: Up to 7% back on dining, grocery stores and American Red Cross donations
The Points Guy · Emily Thompson and Olivia Mittak · Discovery and factual synthesis only; publisher copyright terms apply · Source updated