Chase Freedom Q2 is Here!

Chase Freedom Q2 is Here!

If you own a Chase Freedom Flex® or Chase Freedom® card, pay attention: the spending categories for Freedom in Q2 have officially been announced. From now until June 30, you can earn 5% cash back (or 5 points for every dollar spent) when shopping at Amazon, Chase Travel℠ (with a cash back rate of up to 9% for Freedom Flex cardholders), Feeding America, and Whole Foods. Plus, once activated, you will receive this rate on total spending up to $1,500 across these four categories (after that, it will be 1% cash back).

Activate Your Q2 Categories for Cash Back

You need to activate this quarter's categories by June 14, so don’t wait too long! The activation process is straightforward: just enter your last name, the last four digits of your card, and your ZIP code on your Chase account.

Analyzing the Q2 Bonus Categories

Chase has released the Amazon Prime Visa card, so it’s no surprise to see Amazon making a return in this quarter’s category lineup. Additionally, since Whole Foods is owned by Amazon, it makes sense for them to be listed together. With airfare prices on the rise, now is a great time to take advantage of any good deals you come across.

Specific Bonus Categories

Amazon: As a giant in the e-commerce space, you’ll find it easy to take advantage of this bonus category. Many Freedom cardholders can hit the $1,500 spending limit just through this category alone.

Chase Travel: If you find a deal through Chase Travel, book it right away! As this quarter wraps up, summer travel season will be in full swing. Notably, if you're a Freedom Flex cardholder, you can combine this quarter's benefits with the standard Chase Travel category for a total of 9% cash back.

Feeding America: With food insecurity affecting millions, your donations to Feeding America will be put to good use. Make sure to donate directly through the Feeding America site to receive the reward; otherwise, your transaction may not be counted correctly, and you could miss out on that 5% cash back.

Whole Foods: If you live near a Whole Foods, consider switching your grocery shopping to this store during Q2. It’s rare to earn 5% cash back on grocery purchases without an annual fee, so seize this opportunity while you can!

History of Chase Freedom Bonus Categories

Chase has changed its bonus categories quarterly over the years. In Q2 of 2026, the categories included Amazon, Chase Travel (with a high cash back rate for Freedom Flex cardholders), Feeding America, and Whole Foods Market.

In previous quarters, we've seen a variety of exciting categories such as restaurants, dining services, and popular coffee shops, allowing cardholders to earn back a portion of their spending. These categories tend to repeat, so you can often predict what will come next.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bonus Categories

How do the rotating bonus categories work? Each quarter, Chase will announce a set of bonus categories that allow you to earn 5% cash back (or 5 points for every dollar spent) for the following three months, with a $1,500 limit on total spending. Typically, these categories are announced mid-month before the new quarter begins, giving cardholders time to activate the new categories ahead of time.

You can activate your categories until the middle of the last month of the quarter, and these categories often repeat cyclically. For example, categories like grocery stores, restaurants, or gas stations appear frequently in the rewards schedule.