Chase Freedom 5% Cash Back Categories for 2012

January 1 to March 31

Gas Stations
Amazon.com

April 1 to June 30

Grocery Stores
Movie Theaters

July 1 to September 30

Gas Stations
Restaurants

October 1 to December 31

Hotels
Airlines
Best Buy
Kohl’s.

Compare the new 2012 categories to last year 2011 and you will find some similarities but also a lot more gas with the new year. Chase might be bringing back the Perfect Card in a way by this sudden gas spend 5% cash back. They want you to fill up your tank with this card and this card only. Although, it may turn out harder than thought for Chase because Discover is copying them on the up to $1,500 of gas and on the Amazon purchases. Discover Card categories improved more for 2012.

JANUARY 1 - MARCH 31

Grocery stores
Drugstores

APRIL 1 - JUNE 30

Home Improvement
Lawn & garden
Home Furnishings

JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30

Gas
Hotels
Airlines

OCTOBER 1 - DECEMBER 31

Dining
Department stores
Movies
Charity

Simply activate your bonus each quarter. You'll earn 5% cash back on your spending up to $1,500 each quarter in your bonus categories.

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Compare these to the Discover 5% Cash Back Categories for 2011 below:

Discover Card Seasonal Cash Back Categories

JANUARY 1 - MARCH 31

Travel
Restaurants

APRIL 1 - JUNE 30

Home Improvement
Department Stores
Clothing Stores

JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30

Gas
Hotels
Movies
Theme Parks

OCTOBER 1 - DECEMBER 31

Restaurants
Department Stores
Clothing Stores

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