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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 December 15th to get the bonus cash-back in the categories you select.  As a reminder, you choose two 5% categories and one 2% category.  Effective November 2023 US Bank changed the way you select your categories.  Now you’ll need to log into your account and go to the Rewards Center.  I found it a little clunky but I’m sure I’ll get used to it.  For more info, see this post from Travel with Grant.  I’m choosing Home Utilities again as 5x categories and will select to TV, Internet and Streaming as my second 5x category; since I dropped my Amex Platinum card this will be my best choice for streaming services.   I’ll continue with Grocery Stores for 2x although I’ll use my Discover card for a better rate.. 

Discover Card

Discover’s Q2 categories are Grocery Stores and Wholesale Clubs. Even if you don’t spend a lot on groceries, remember that grocery stores tend to have a lot of types of gift cards for things like clothing stores, online games/apps, restaurants and I’ve even seen Delta and Southwest Airlines gift cards. Plus some grocery stores will have 2x or 4x bonuses on gift cards for their fuel points.

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 is offering bonus points on Amazon and on streaming services.

For now, my Barclay’s Hawaiian Airlines card is offering a $3 credit on streaming services. I think, but am not positive, that this credit ends this month. But I’ll hold off making any changes until I’m sure. If the credit has ended then I will switch over to this card. I’ll also switch my Amazon Music subscription as it should qualify either way.

Activate these changes by visiting the Chase registration site by June 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!

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 December 15th to get the bonus cash-back in the categories you select.  As a reminder, you choose two 5% categories and one 2% category.  Effective November 2023 US Bank changed the way you select your categories.  Now you’ll need to log into your account and go to the Rewards Center.  I found it a little clunky but I’m sure I’ll get used to it.  For more info, see this post from Travel with Grant.  I’m choosing Home Utilities again as 5x categories and will select to TV, Internet and Streaming as my second 5x category; since I dropped my Amex Platinum card this will be my best choice for streaming services.   I’ll continue with Grocery Stores for 2x although I’ll use my Amex Gold for a better rate.. 

US Bank Categories for Q1 2024

Discover Card

Discover’s Q1 categories are:

Restaurants is a great category for me.  Don’t forget that home improvement stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot sell all kinds of gift cards.

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 is offering some categories we’ve not seen elsewhere, so that’s always a good thing!

While grocery stores is a category typically offered every year, I don’t recall ever seeing NCL or hair/nails/spa services offered before.  I’ve seen the fitness clubs/gyms offered on other cards (namely the US Bank Arrival+ shown above) but not for the Chase Freedom family of cards.  While I won’t use the NCL option I can make use of all the others, so this is a great quarter for me.

Activate these changes by visiting the Chase registration site by March 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!

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 December 15th to get the bonus cash-back in the categories you select.  As a reminder, you choose two 5% categories and one 2% category.  Effective November 2023 US Bank changed the way you select your categories.  Now you’ll need to log into your account and go to the Rewards Center.  I found it a little clunky but I’m sure I’ll get used to it.  For more info, see this post from Travel with Grant.  I’m choosing Home Utilities again as 5x categories and will select to TV, Internet and Streaming as my second 5x category; since I dropped my Amex Platinum card this will be my best choice for streaming services.   I’ll continue with Grocery Stores for 2x although I’ll use my Amex Gold for a better rate.. 

US Bank Categories for Q1 2024

Discover Card

Discover’s Q4 categories are:

Amazon is always a good one for me during the holidays.

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 McDonald’s, PayPal, Pet Shops and Vet Services and Select Charities.

Where was this pet shop/vet category when I had a dog?!  I would have loved to have had that then.  I can’t find information on the select charities but am willing to bet it does not include my church donations.

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!

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 September 15th to get the bonus cash-back in the categories you select.  As a reminder, you choose two 5% categories and one 2% category.  Effective this past November, US Bank changed the way you select your categories.  Now you’ll need to log into your account and go to the Rewards Center.  I found it a little clunky but I’m sure I’ll get used to it.  For more info, see this post from Travel with Grant.  I’m choosing Home Utilities again as 5x categories and will switch to TV, Internet and Streaming as my second 5x category; since I dropped my Amex Platinum card this will be my best choice for streaming services.   I’ll continue with Grocery Stores for 2x. 

US Bank Categories for Q1 2024

Discover Card

Unlike years past, Discover is not revealing the entire year’s calendar.  For Q3 the categories are:

I don’t buy much at Walmart but 5% off at the grocery is always welcome.

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 Q3 categories are Gas Stations/EV Charging, Select Live Entertainment, and Movie Theaters.

Activate these changes by visiting the Chase registration site by September 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!

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.  Effective this past November, US Bank changed the way you select your categories.  Now you’ll need to log into your account and go to the Rewards Center.  I found it a little clunky but I’m sure I’ll get used to it.  For more info, see this post from Travel with Grant.  I’m choosing Home Utilities again as 5x categories and will go back to Gyms & Fitness Centers as my second 5x category.   I’ll continue with Grocery Stores for 2x. 

US Bank Categories for Q1 2024

Discover Card

Unlike years past, Discover is not revealing the entire year’s calendar.  For Q2 the categories are:

Gas at 5% off is a good deal and I’ve just been thinking about how I need to get some mulch for the bedding around my property.  I think now I’ll wait until April 1st to buy it at my local home improvement store!

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 Q1 categories are Amazon,  Hotels and Restaurants.  Restaurants is always a great category for me.

Activate these changes by visiting the Chase registration site by June 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!

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.  Effective this past November, US Bank changed the way you select your categories.  Now you’ll need to log into your account and go to the Rewards Center.  I found it a little clunky but I’m sure I’ll get used to it.  For more info, see this post from Travel with Grant.  I’m choosing Home Utilities again as 5x categories and will choose Ground Transportation as my second 5x category as I’ll need shuttle services for some upcoming ski trips.   I’ll continue with Grocery Stores for 2x. 

US Bank Categories for Q1 2024

Discover Card

Unlike years past, Discover is not revealing the entire year’s calendar.  For Q1 the categories are:

Discover’s Q1 2024 categories

I will likely come close to maxing out this category as I eat out a lot.

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 Q1 categories are Grocery Stores, Fitness Clubs and Gyms, and Self-Care and Spa Services.  This last category is a new one and I’ll be switching my massages to use this card and will also use it for my haircuts.

Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex Q1 2024 bonus categories

Activate these changes by visiting the Chase registration site by March 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!