Last chance to activate Chase Freedom Q3 categories: 5% back on EV charging, gas stations, live entertainment, transit and United Way

If you have the Chase Freedom Flex® (see rates and fees) or legacy Chase Freedom®* in your wallet, take note: It's your last chance to activate your Q3 categories.Through Sept. 30, you can earn 5% cash back (or 5 points per dollar spent) on electric vehicle charging, gas station purchases, select live entertainment, transit and United Way. You must activate your categories by Sept. 14 to earn at these rates (on up to $1,500 in combined spending across these categories; then 1% back or 1 point per dollar spent), so don't wait any longer to do so.Here's what you need to know about this quarter's categories.Last chance: Activate your Chase Freedom third-quarter categories*This card is no longer available to new applicants. The information for the Chase Freedom has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.Chase Freedom Q3 2026 categoriesThrough Sept. 30, Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can earn 5% cash back (or 5 points per dollar spent) on up to $1,500 in combined purchases across these bonus categories (then 1% back or 1 point per dollar spent):EV charging and gas stationsSelect live enter...