It’s the 15th of the 3rd month of the quarter so it’s time to activate bonus categories for card that have quarterly bonuses for next quarter. All of these cards offer bonus points or cash back on up to $1500 in purchases during the quarter.
US Bank Cash+
If you’re not already getting 5x Ultimate Rewards points by using a Chase Ink card (and even if you are!) you may want to switch the card you’re using for payment for TV/Internet/Streaming Services and Cell Phones. You must register your card before June 15th to get the bonus cash-back in the categories you select. As a reminder, you choose two 5% categories and one 2% category. To register, click on the link in the email you received from US Bank or visit this link. I’m choosing Home Utilities again as 5x categories and will choose Gyms/Fitness Centers as my second 5x category. I’ll continue with Grocery Stores for 2x.
US Bank CashPlus categories for Q2 2023
Discover Card
Unlike years past, Discover is not revealing the entire year’s calendar. For Q4 the categories are:
I expect this is one a lot of folks will be able to use.
To activate the bonus, simply log into your Discover account and click on the Activate Now button or look for the email where you can register in one click.
Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex
Chase Freedom’s Q4 categories are PayPal, Wholesale Clubs, and Select Charities. Also, don’t forget to check your Chase co-branded offers each quarter at chase.com/mybonus.
I was curious about the charities and it would appear that, for example, your local place of worship would not qualify. Here is the sample list included on Chase’s site:
Activate these changes by visiting the Chase registration site by December 14.
In the end
Always register for the bonus categories even if you don’t think you’re going to use them. You’ll never know when they might come in handy!
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