Freedom Flex vs United Quest

Freedom Flex
$0/yr
7.5/10
VS

United Quest
$350/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
Freedom Flex charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. United Quest charges $350/yr with 1X base rewards. Freedom Flex offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Freedom Flex
Lower annual fee ($0 vs $350)
Rewards Earning
Freedom Flex
5 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Freedom Flex
7 benefits vs 0
Statement Credits
United Quest
$125 in annual credits
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Freedom Flex wins for most people
The $350 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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United Quest wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
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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 |
United Quest
| United Airlines purchases | 3.0X |
| Dining | 2.0X |
| Hotel stays | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Card Benefits: Detailed Comparison
Freedom Flex (7 benefits)
- Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance (up to $1,500)
- Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
- Auto Rental Coverage (Secondary)
- Purchase Protection (up to $500)
- Extended Warranty Protection
- Cell Phone Protection (up to $800)
- Travel Accident Insurance (up to $500,000)
United Quest (0 benefits)
See full review for benefits details.