Can I use Chase Freedom Unlimited® rewards for travel?
Quick insights
- Points earned with Chase Freedom Unlimited® credit card can be redeemed for travel through the Chase Travel portal.
- The easy-to-use portal offers competitive rates on flights, hotels, car rentals and more and doesn’t have blackout dates.
- Chase Freedom Unlimited cardmembers can earn 5% cash back rewards on travel purchases made through Chase Travel.
Can I use Chase Freedom Unlimited rewards for travel? Yes, this rewards credit card earns points when you book travel that you can redeem to help pay for trips. Read on to learn how to use your Chase Freedom points for travel.
How Chase Freedom Unlimited Rewards work for travel
Chase Freedom Unlimited has lots to offer travelers. You’ll earn 5% cash back rewards on travel purchases when you book them through Chase Travel. There you can find, book and pay for travel.
How much are Freedom Unlimited points worth for travel?
If you’re daydreaming about your next vacation, you may be wondering if your Chase Freedom Unlimited points can help get you there. For travel and other redemption opportunities, cardmembers can earn Chase Ultimate Rewards® points. Each point is worth one cent for travel bookings. For example, 10,000 points are equivalent to $100.
You can see which travel experiences are available to you through Chase Travel. With no blackout dates, the portal is convenient, easy to use and offers competitive rates.
Do you have points from more than one eligible Chase credit card? You can pool your points from multiple cards to take advantage of the best travel deals.
What are considered travel purchases for Freedom Unlimited?
If you want to take advantage of the generous reward of 5% on travel, you may wonder what counts as an eligible purchase. Purchases are eligible for rewards when you make them through Chase Travel. You can also access the travel portal from the Chase Ultimate Rewards site. Here are some of the purchases you can make at Chase Travel:
- Flights
- Hotels
- Car rentals
- Cruises
- Tours
You’ll find many travel options through the portal—all with no booking fees.
Booking travel using Chase Travel
When you learn how to use Chase Ultimate Rewards for travel, you’ll get the most out of your points for your next vacation. Chase Travel offers a smooth booking experience and gives you flexible payment options—pay with points, your card or both.
There are two ways to book. First, you can start by logging into Chase Ultimate Rewards. Then you’ll navigate to your Freedom Unlimited card’s main dashboard. Next, click on the “earn/use” button where you see your points displayed. From there, choose “travel” from the listed options, which will allow you to peruse available hotels, flights, cars and more. Second, you can navigate directly to Chase Travel.
These guides to booking hotels and redeeming for flights can help you get the most out of your Chase Ultimate Rewards points. Note that cruises can’t be booked online, so give Chase a call if you want to reserve spots. Freedom customers earn 5% cash back (in addition to benefits like onboard credits, private transfers and more) when booking cruises over the phone.
In summary
Chase Freedom Unlimited is a rewards credit card that can help you earn points on travel purchases. Check out Chase Travel to find competitive rates on flights, hotels and more and redeem your points. Additionally, you’ll get benefits like trip and rental car insurance to help protect your vacation purchases.
