Erik Gruenwedel
June 15, 2021
Chase June 15 announced new retail categories offering 5% back to Freedom and Freedom Flex cardmembers on purchases (up to $1,500), including subscription streaming video services. The promotion runs from July 1 to Sept. 30.
“We want to provide cardmembers with categories that can make their summer more enjoyable, whether it’s their monthly streaming service bill or purchasing food for a family barbeque,” Kristen Bowdoin, GM of Chase Freedom, said in a statement.
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The cash-back promotion includes grocery store purchases (excluding Target and Walmart) and select streaming services, including music.
Starting July 2, Chase Freedom, Freedom Flex, Freedom Unlimited, and Freedom Student cardmembers will have the option to apply Ultimate Rewards points to pay for all or a portion of their dining purchases up to a total of $250 and get paid back with statement credit through the Pay Yourself Back tool in the Chase Mobile App and online. Specifically, Ultimate Reward points will be worth 10% more when redeemed for up to $250 in dining purchases through Sept. 30.
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