| Category | Blue Cash Preferred | Freedom Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee | $95 | $0 |
| Signup Bonus | Up to $300 cash back | $200 cash back |
| Base Earning Rate | 1.0X | 1.0X |
| Card Network | N/A | N/A |
| Reward Type | points | points |
Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Freedom Flex
Lower annual fee ($95 vs $0)
Rewards Earning
Blue Cash Preferred
5 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Freedom Flex
5 benefits vs 4
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
The Winner: Freedom Flex
Freedom Flex edges out Blue Cash Preferred in our comparison, offering better overall value for most cardholders.
Important: The "best" card depends on your specific spending habits and financial goals. See the detailed comparison above to make the right choice for you.
Rewards Earning: Detailed Comparison
Blue Cash Preferred
| US supermarkets | 6.0X (up to $6,000) |
| Streaming services | 6.0X |
| Transit | 3.0X |
| US gas stations | 3.0X (up to $6,000) |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Freedom Flex
| Quarterly 5% Categories | 5.0X (up to $1,500) |
| Chase Travel purchases | 5.0X |
| Dining including takeout and delivery | 3.0X |
| Drugstore purchases | 3.0X |
| All other purchases | 1.0X |
Card Benefits: Detailed Comparison
Blue Cash Preferred (4 benefits)
- Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance
- Purchase Protection (up to $1,000)
- Extended Warranty
- Return Protection (up to $300)
Freedom Flex (5 benefits)
- Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance (up to $1,500)
- Auto Rental Coverage (Secondary)
- Purchase Protection (up to $500)
- Extended Warranty Protection
- Cell Phone Protection (up to $800)