Chase Freedom Cash Back Calendar 2023: A Guide To Maximizing Your Rewards

As a long-time Chase Freedom cardholder, I am always on the lookout for ways to maximize my rewards. That’s why I was excited to learn about the Chase Freedom Cash Back Calendar for 2023. In this article, I will share my personal experience with the calendar and provide tips for how you can make the most of it.

What is the Chase Freedom Cash Back Calendar?

The Chase Freedom Cash Back Calendar is a schedule of bonus categories that change every quarter. When you make purchases in these categories, you earn 5% cash back (up to $1,500 in combined purchases per quarter). The categories are typically related to seasonal events, holidays, and popular spending categories.

What are the categories for 2023?

The categories for 2023 have not yet been announced, but based on past calendars, we can make some educated guesses. In previous years, we have seen categories such as:

Grocery stores
Gas stations
Department stores
Restaurants
Movie theaters
Home improvement stores

How can I find out the categories?

Chase usually announces the categories a few weeks before the start of the quarter. You can check your account online or through the Chase mobile app to see the current and upcoming categories.

How can I maximize my rewards?

Here are some tips for maximizing your rewards with the Chase Freedom Cash Back Calendar:

Plan your purchases around the categories. If you know that a certain category will be earning 5% cash back in the upcoming quarter, try to make purchases in that category during that time.
Use your Chase Freedom card for all purchases, even those that are not in the bonus categories. You still earn 1% cash back on all other purchases.
Take advantage of the $1,500 cap. If you can, try to spend the full $1,500 in each quarter’s bonus category to maximize your rewards.
Consider buying gift cards. If you know you will be making purchases in a certain category throughout the year, consider buying gift cards to that store during the quarter when that category is earning 5% cash back. You can use the gift cards throughout the year and still earn the bonus rewards.

What are some notable events and festivals in 2023?

Here are some events and festivals to look forward to in 2023:

The Super Bowl will be held in Phoenix, Arizona on February 5th.
The Academy Awards will take place in Los Angeles, California on March 26th.
The Cannes Film Festival will be held in Cannes, France from May 17th to May 28th.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup will take place in Australia and New Zealand from July 6th to July 23rd.
The Tokyo Olympics will be held from July 28th to August 6th.
The Venice Film Festival will take place in Venice, Italy from August 30th to September 9th.
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will be held in Indio, California in April.
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana in April and May.
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico in October.

Conclusion

The Chase Freedom Cash Back Calendar is a great way to maximize your rewards with the Chase Freedom card. By planning your purchases around the bonus categories and taking advantage of the $1,500 cap, you can earn a significant amount of cash back throughout the year. Additionally, there are many exciting events and festivals to look forward to in 2023. By using your Chase Freedom card to purchase tickets, merchandise, and other items related to these events, you can earn even more rewards.