{"id":9850,"date":"2024-10-28T15:26:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T15:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelaffiliatewebsite.com\/mer\/how-im-maximizing-the-freedom-flexs-rotating-categories-in-the-final-quarter-of-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-10-28T15:26:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T15:26:08","slug":"how-im-maximizing-the-freedom-flexs-rotating-categories-in-the-final-quarter-of-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelaffiliatewebsite.com\/mer\/how-im-maximizing-the-freedom-flexs-rotating-categories-in-the-final-quarter-of-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"How I&#8217;m maximizing the Freedom Flex&#8217;s rotating categories in the final quarter of 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-freedom-flex\/?pid=7538&amp;tid=post\">Chase Freedom Flex\u00ae<\/a> was my second credit card, and it holds a strong place in my wallet even though I&#8217;ve opened several more cards since then. The Freedom Flex does an excellent job filling gaps in my earning strategy, thanks to its <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/activate-chase-freedom-5x-earnings\/\">rotating 5% quarterly categories<\/a> (on the first $1,500 in purchases each quarter after activation, then 1%).<\/p>\n<p>I wasn&#8217;t able to get much value out of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/maximize-chase-freedom-entertainment\/\">last quarter&#8217;s rotating categories<\/a>, so when I saw what this quarter&#8217;s categories would be, I was excited. Here&#8217;s how I plan on maximizing the Freedom Flex&#8217;s rotating categories for the final quarter of 2024.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"mc-donalds\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">McDonald&#8217;s<\/h2>\n<p>This category caused me to do a double take when I first saw it. It&#8217;s a very specific category compared to what we typically see on the Freedom Flex. That said, I&#8217;m not complaining; while I feel that McDonald&#8217;s has declined in quality over the past several years, I still find myself periodically getting food from there.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Mcdonalds_Italy.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Mcdonalds_Italy.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Mcdonalds_Italy.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Mcdonalds_Italy.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Mcdonalds_Italy.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Mcdonalds_Italy.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Mcdonalds_Italy.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Mcdonalds_Italy.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/08\/Mcdonalds_Italy.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">SHUTTERSTOCK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That&#8217;s especially true now that I live within walking distance of a McDonald&#8217;s. I anticipate heading down there a few times this quarter for a meal. When I do, I&#8217;ll pay with my Freedom Flex.<\/p>\n<p>Even better, I&#8217;ll get to stack the bonus rewards from this quarter on top of the bonus rewards I already earn on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/dining\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dining<\/a> with this card \u2014 for a total of 7% back on these purchases.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"pay-pal\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">PayPal<\/h2>\n<p>Arguably the best rotating category that the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-freedom-flex\/?pid=7538&amp;tid=post\">Freedom Flex<\/a> ever offers, PayPal will be a huge category for me this quarter. I pay my <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/save-money-utilities-insurance-bills\/\">electric and natural gas bills<\/a> through PayPal, so I know for certain that I&#8217;ll be using this category at least once a month.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond that, I do most of my <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best-cards-online-shopping\/\">shopping online<\/a>; if PayPal is an option when I&#8217;m checking out, I&#8217;ll more than likely select it to earn that bonus 5% back.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Young-couple-at-home-shopping-online-with-credit-card_JLco-Julia-Amaral.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Young-couple-at-home-shopping-online-with-credit-card_JLco-Julia-Amaral.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Young-couple-at-home-shopping-online-with-credit-card_JLco-Julia-Amaral.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Young-couple-at-home-shopping-online-with-credit-card_JLco-Julia-Amaral.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Young-couple-at-home-shopping-online-with-credit-card_JLco-Julia-Amaral.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Young-couple-at-home-shopping-online-with-credit-card_JLco-Julia-Amaral.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Young-couple-at-home-shopping-online-with-credit-card_JLco-Julia-Amaral.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Young-couple-at-home-shopping-online-with-credit-card_JLco-Julia-Amaral.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/Young-couple-at-home-shopping-online-with-credit-card_JLco-Julia-Amaral.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">JLCO JULIA AMARAL\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I recommend using the Freedom Flex via PayPal for smaller purchases. While earning 5% bonus rewards on a large purchase is enticing, you&#8217;d be better off putting that spending toward a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/limited-time-card-offers\/\">new welcome bonus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s especially true considering the Freedom Flex&#8217;s $1,500 spending cap for the 5% bonus rewards each quarter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"pet-shops-and-veterinary-services\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Pet shops and veterinary services<\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;m the proud owner of a great dog who will be getting plenty of gifts this quarter. Not only is the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/ultimate-guide-maximizing-holiday-purchases\/\">holiday season<\/a> coming up, but his &#8220;Gotcha Day&#8221; is in early November. Since <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best-cards-pet-expenses\/\">pet stores<\/a> are one of the Freedom Flex&#8217;s fourth-quarter categories, I&#8217;ll be able to earn a lot of rewards on all of that spending.<\/p>\n<p>I intend to stack this category with a cash-back offer from my Freedom Flex and a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/earn-amex-points-with-rakuten\/\">Rakuten bonus<\/a>. I regularly see offers for Chewy from both Chase and Rakuten, so I&#8217;ll get tremendous value if I can capitalize on those in addition to this rotating category.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/041923_BN_DogInResidence_Zoe_PhotoCred-NatalieBisignano.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/041923_BN_DogInResidence_Zoe_PhotoCred-NatalieBisignano.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/041923_BN_DogInResidence_Zoe_PhotoCred-NatalieBisignano.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/041923_BN_DogInResidence_Zoe_PhotoCred-NatalieBisignano.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/041923_BN_DogInResidence_Zoe_PhotoCred-NatalieBisignano.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/041923_BN_DogInResidence_Zoe_PhotoCred-NatalieBisignano.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/041923_BN_DogInResidence_Zoe_PhotoCred-NatalieBisignano.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/041923_BN_DogInResidence_Zoe_PhotoCred-NatalieBisignano.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/041923_BN_DogInResidence_Zoe_PhotoCred-NatalieBisignano.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">NATALIE BISIGANO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On top of all of that, my dog is due for his annual physical in December. Given that this is a significant charge, I&#8217;m happy to get 5% back on it (although I doubt my dog shares that enthusiasm for a vet visit).<\/p>\n<p>If you have a pet, I highly recommend putting as much of your <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/earn-points-pet-supplies\/\">pet-related spending<\/a> as possible on your Freedom Flex through the end of 2024. Check <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/full-guide-to-chase-offers\/\">Chase Offers<\/a> and Rakuten regularly so you don&#8217;t miss out on even more rewards.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"select-charities\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Select charities<\/h2>\n<p>The holiday season always puts me in a giving mood, so I&#8217;m pleased that I can get bonus rewards on select <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best-credit-cards-for-charitable-donations\/\">charitable donations<\/a> on my <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-freedom-flex\/?pid=7538&amp;tid=post\">Freedom Flex<\/a> this quarter.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, that&#8217;s not my main motivation for donating to a good cause, but I will never be unhappy about receiving extra rewards on a purchase.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Credit-Card-Computer-Woman_Miljan-Z%CC%8Civkovic%CC%81.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Credit-Card-Computer-Woman_Miljan-Z%CC%8Civkovic%CC%81.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Credit-Card-Computer-Woman_Miljan-Z%CC%8Civkovic%CC%81.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Credit-Card-Computer-Woman_Miljan-Z%CC%8Civkovic%CC%81.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Credit-Card-Computer-Woman_Miljan-Z%CC%8Civkovic%CC%81.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Credit-Card-Computer-Woman_Miljan-Z%CC%8Civkovic%CC%81.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Credit-Card-Computer-Woman_Miljan-Z%CC%8Civkovic%CC%81.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Credit-Card-Computer-Woman_Miljan-Z%CC%8Civkovic%CC%81.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Credit-Card-Computer-Woman_Miljan-Z%CC%8Civkovic%CC%81.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">MILJAN \u017dIVKOVI\u0106\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>My only gripe with this category is that I wish the list of eligible charities were longer. I have a few major charities I like to donate to that aren&#8217;t included.<\/p>\n<p>That said, there are some notable charities on the list, including the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and Feeding America.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m aiming to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/donate-points-miles-charity\/\">donate<\/a> to at least one of those charities this quarter. Charity donations rarely get bonus rewards, so if you have any eligible donations planned, make sure to put them on your Freedom Flex.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>I view this quarter&#8217;s rotating categories as a strong lineup. Even if categories like McDonald&#8217;s and pet stores aren&#8217;t useful for you, it&#8217;s hard not to find value in at least the PayPal category. The Freedom Flex provides fantastic opportunities to earn rewards on purchases you may otherwise not have, so I recommend adding it to your wallet if it isn&#8217;t there already.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also a great <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/first\/\">beginner credit card<\/a> because it has no <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/no-annual-fee\/\">annual fee<\/a> and covers multiple other bonus categories in addition to its rotating selection.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/chase-freedom-flex-review\/\">full review of the Chase Freedom Flex<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-freedom-flex\/?pid=7538&amp;tid=post\">Chase Freedom Flex<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/maximizing-chase-freedom-flex-dining\/\">Why I got the Chase Freedom Flex<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chase Freedom Flex\u00ae was my second credit card, and it holds a strong place in my wallet even though I&#8217;ve opened several more cards since then. The Freedom Flex does an excellent job filling gaps in my earning strategy, thanks to its rotating 5% quarterly categories (on the first $1,500 in purchases each quarter 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