Comments on: Chase Freedom Card Switches to Rewards Points

By: Chase Ultimate Rewards Credit Card Rewards Program

Chase Ultimate Rewards Credit Card Rewards Program — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:06:20 +0000

[...] to the WSJ story, right now there are only two cards eligible for the program, the Freedom card (new Freedom card has switched to rewards points a long time ago) and the Sapphire card, but Chase plans to expand program to include other [...]

By: Chase Freedom Card: No More 3% Rewards?

Chase Freedom Card: No More 3% Rewards? — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:42:19 +0000

[...] I first noticed that Freedom card switched from cash bonus to rewards points in July, it was still offering triple points for every dollar spent in the top 3 out of 15 [...]

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Discover Card Holiday Promotion: $50 Bonus and More — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:49:02 +0000

[...] card after the first purchase. I have been using the card for more than one year (more discussions here and here) and I really like it. I use the card mostly at gas stations and grocery stores to earn 3% [...]

By: The Secrets of Successful Credit Management

The Secrets of Successful Credit Management — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:15:49 +0000

[...] Use your reward points, and do not carry a balance on a rewards credit card – The credit card companies are sitting [...]

By: Sun

Sun — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:04:24 +0000

I went to their website when I got the card, but only found that the points option is available, not the cashback. So I assume that they switched the program entirely to rewards points. I don’t see the option that you opt-out points and stay with cashback. It could be that I missed it somewhere.

By: x

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:36:27 +0000

i have had this card for about three months, after having my sharebuilder visa convert to this card. i did not receive this notice, in fact, about 3 weeks ago or so i switched from points to cash. while looking at my accout online i have a “switch how i earn rewards” link. i did, and it seems as if i could switch back if i want to.

not sure if this helps in any way, just my experience.

By: Mickey Blue Eyes

Mickey Blue Eyes — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:03:50 +0000

I agree with Diana. I received this card yesterday. Although I don’t have it in front of me, I interpreted it as IF you are on the points program, as opposed to the cash program, you can redeem points for a statement credit to pay for Travel and Entertainment category purchases. The Travel and Entertainment category requirement was in the 4-point type at the bottom.

Looking at the website, maybe they changed the rules for new cardholders? Maybe they only have the points program now? I try to avoid commercials so I can’t say if I’ve seen the Chase Freedom commercial where they say you can accumulate cash or points rewards.

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:25:53 +0000

I got the notice too, but I think you have to opt-in to switch to the points program, which I’m not going to because I’m aiming for the $250 check.

By: Ari

Ari — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:19:49 +0000

Is this only for the Visa? What about the MasterCard?