Is the chase freedom plus card still as good as it use to be?

[monicar2009]

Well first off do they still offer the card?  If so what are the changes besides the AF? For their standard card they have

"Get 3% bonus cash back on gas, groceries and fast food purchases for the first six months"

Would the plus card offer these benefits after the 6 months? 

[Anonymous]

3% on 6 of their 15 categories (Freedom has only 5 categories, when i apply it was. Heard some say only 3 categories.)

No cap limit (Freedom sets it at $600)

$30 annual fee (Freedom has no annual fee)

Anything else I'm missing?

[Anonymous]

I just converted my WAMU to Freedom Plus.  The rewards will more than pay my AF based upon the bonus categories alone.

[Anonymous]

I heard they changed their terms and conditions. The 3% in 6 cats. only applies in the first few months or somehting. Did you just call them to switch to Freedom Plus? What did they do to your regular Wamu card? They have told me what my Wamu card will be yet!

[monicar2009]

Anyone know if those same conditions affect the pluus card?

[Anonymous]

I logged into my Chase Freedom Plus account and pulled these details for you:

Here is the Freedom Plus Rules & Regulations:  https://chaseonline.chase.com/resources/RPC0379.pdf

Rewards Program Details

   

With Chase Freedom PlusSM, you now have the flexibility to earn more miles, and use them to get the rewards you want.

You earn 3 miles per $1 automatically on purchases in the 6 everyday categories where you spend the most each month. There are 15 categories in all! Your spending habits may change from month to month — the triple miles you earn for them will stay the same. You also earn 1 mile per $1 on all other purchases. Here are the categories:

• Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
• Grocery Stores
• Quick Service & Fast Food Restaurants
• Utilities (Gas, Electric, etc.)
• Drugstores
• Cable/Satellite TV & Internet Providers
• Department Stores
• Pet Stores & Veterinarian
• Phone/Cell Phone Bills
• Movie Theatres
• Gym Memberships
• Beauty Salons & Spas
• Movie Rentals
• Dry Cleaners
• Local Commuting

You have a choice when it comes to rewarding yourself. You can redeem your miles for:

• Travel on any airline with no restrictions
• Hotel stays, car rentals and vacation packages
• Transfer your points to a number of frequent flyer programs
• Name–brand merchandise

With Chase Freedom Plus, you have the freedom to reward yourself the way you want to. There are no limits to the amount of rewards you can earn with Chase Freedom Plus. Switch between cash back, points, or miles and take your rewards with you. To switch, just click on the 'Switch My Rewards' link.