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Compare 16 U.S. personal and business credit cards for cash back, travel or intro APR. Answer a few simple questions about your spending and annual-fee preference to see up to two matches, with clear tradeoffs.

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Chase Freedom Unlimited credit cardOfficial issuer image
Chase · personal

Freedom Unlimited

Rewards rate1.5%–5%
Annual fee$0
Best forSimple everyday rewards

1.5% on everyday purchases, 3% on dining and drugstores, and 5% through Chase Travel.

Why Cardwell likes it

Low-maintenance cash back with elevated dining and drugstore rewards.

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Chase Freedom Flex credit cardOfficial issuer image
Chase · personal

Freedom Flex

Rewards rate1%–5%
Annual fee$0
Best forUsers willing to activate rotating categories

5% in activated quarterly categories on up to $1,500, 3% on dining and drugstores, and 5% through Chase Travel.

Why Cardwell likes it

High cash-back upside for users willing to activate rotating categories.

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Chase Sapphire Preferred credit cardOfficial issuer image
Chase · personal

Sapphire Preferred

Rewards rate1x–5x
Annual fee$95
Best forTravel rewards with a moderate annual fee

5x through Chase Travel; 3x on dining, gas and EV charging, select streaming, online grocery, and eligible vacation-home rentals; and 2x on other travel.

Why Cardwell likes it

Transferable travel points and useful everyday categories at a moderate annual fee.

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Chase Sapphire Reserve credit cardOfficial issuer image
Chase · personal

Sapphire Reserve

Rewards rate1x–8x
Annual fee$795
Best forFrequent premium travelers

8x through Chase Travel, 4x on direct airline and hotel bookings, 3x dining, plus premium travel benefits.

Why Cardwell likes it

Premium travel earning and benefits for users who can realistically use them.

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