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Chase

Chase Freedom Rise® Credit Card

Cash BackNo Annual FeeFlat-Rate RewardsBuilding CreditStudent

Key Features

Annual Fee$0.00
Regular APR
25.24Min. of (6.75+18.49) and 29.99% variable APR.
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Best for those with
Fair Credit

About this card

The Chase Freedom Rise® is a decent starter card, primarily aimed at individuals with limited or fair credit seeking to build their credit history. Its strengths include a $0 annual fee and a straightforward 1.5% cash back rewards program, which is easy to understand. The $25 sign-up bonus for setting up automatic payments is a nice perk. The card's reputation is solid, backed by Chase's strong brand and customer service. However, its high APR is a major drawback, making it essential for users to pay their balance in full each month. The rewards are also relatively basic compared to other cards on the market, even those without an annual fee. The overall rating reflects its utility as a credit-building tool rather than a high-value rewards card.

2.9
Overall Rating

Pros & Cons

What's great

  • No annual fee
  • Sign-up bonus
  • Cashback on purchases
  • Low credit score requirement

Things to consider

  • High regular APR
  • Limited rewards categories

What this card offers

Sign-up bonuses

  • Earn a $25 statement credit when you sign up for automatic payments within the first three months of opening your account and remain enrolled for at least 90 days.

Rewards

  • 1.5% cash back on all purchases
  • Earn 2% total cash back on Lyft rides with your Freedom Rise card through September 30, 2027. That's .5% cash back in addition to the 1.5% cash back you already earn.

Other features

  • Cash Back rewards do not expire as long as your account is open. And there is no minimum to redeem for cash back.
  • Keep tabs on your credit score for free
  • As a Freedom Rise cardmember, you'll be evaluated for a credit line increase in as soon as 6 months. Your credit line is the maximum amount of money you can spend on your Freedom Rise® Card.
  • Zero Liability Protection Means you won't be held responsible for unauthorized charges made with your card or account information.
  • Purchase Protection Covers your eligible new purchases for 120 days from the date of purchase against damage or theft up to $500 per item.
  • Extended Warranty Protection Extends the time period of the manufacturer's U.S. warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less, up to four years from the date of purchase.
  • Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance You can be reimbursed up to $1,500 per covered traveler and $6,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable passenger fares, if your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather or other covered situations.
  • 24/7 Fraud Monitoring We help safeguard your credit card purchases using sophisticated fraud monitoring. We monitor for fraud 24/7 and can text, email or call you if there are unusual purchases on your credit card.
  • Lock/Unlock Feature Quickly lock or unlock your credit card right from the Chase Mobile app or Chase.com to instantly block new purchases, cash advances and balance transfers. You're not responsible for any unauthorized charges and locking your card will not affect automatic payments.
  • Get 6 months of complimentary access to DashPass– a membership for both DoorDash and Caviar – which unlocks $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. Activate by Dec 31, 2027.
  • DashPass members get up to $10 off quarterly on non-restaurant DoorDash orders through Dec 31, 2027.
  • Apply for a card, use it the same day Receive instant access to your card by adding it to a digital wallet, like Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay. Find out how at chase.com/digital/spend-instantly.
  • Shop with points at Amazon Link your Chase Freedom Rise® credit card to your Amazon.com account and instantly redeem your Cash Back rewards to pay for all or part of your eligible Amazon.com orders at checkout, including tax and shipping.
  • Redeem your Cash Back rewards There is no minimum to redeem for cash back. You can choose to receive a statement credit or direct deposit into most U.S. checking and savings accounts.
  • Chase Offers Eligible Chase credit card customers are targeted with cash back offers in the Chase Mobile app or on chase.com. Customers can activate an offer on a card, shop at that merchant with the card and receive a statement credit within 14 business days.
  • Turn good financial habits into a card upgrade You will be automatically evaluated each year to upgrade to your first Chase Freedom Unlimited® card when: Your Freedom Rise® account is open, and you've made a purchase on your Rise® card in the past 12 months You've made all payments on time to all financial lenders in the past 12 months, and none of your Chase accounts are suspended.
  • Earn up to $250 cash back per year. You can earn $25 cash back for each friend who gets a Freedom Rise® credit card.

Additional Notes

Best for: New to Credit and Students Please note: you may need to provide additional verification documents after applying, such as a U.S.- issued driver's license and Social Security Card Having at least $250 in Chase checking or savings accounts increases your chances of being approved.

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