4th Quarter Rotating Chase Categories Announced

 

It's that time of the year, time for the announcement of Chase 4th quarter rotating bonus categories for 5% cash back. Drum roll, please. This year, 4th quarter includes:

• Walmart 
• Paypal 

The new categories start October 1st, but you can activate your card now by clicking this link. 

There is a note on the website that if you use Paypal at Walmart, you still earn only 5%. 

The new FREEDOM FLEX card is offering a $200 bonus when you open the card and spend $500 in the first three months. This is a no annual fee card that earns 5x points (5% cash back) on travel booked through the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal, 3x points (3% cash back) at drugstores and restaurants, and 1x points (1% cash back) on everything else. 

Personally, the FREEDOM card (not open to new applicants) has been my go-to personal card for years, but now I'm considering switching to the new FREEDOM FLEX. And if you have the Sapphire Preferred which is offering a huge 80,000 point bonus right now or the Sapphire Reserve, you can transfer the Ultimate Reward points to dozens of airlines, a few hotel chains or get a discount in the Chase Ultimate Reward travel portal.