Earn 5% Cashback At Wholesale Clubs Throughout 2016

If you like the idea of getting 5% cash back when you buy your groceries at wholesale clubs like Sam's Club®, Costco® or BJ's®, we've got good news for you.

In an effort to prevent cardholders from flocking to the new Costco credit cards issued by Citi, Chase has gone crazy and decided to let Chase Freedom® cardholders earn 5% cash back at wholesale clubs right through until the end of 2016.

Sure, buying 100 cans of Boston banked beans or 100 rolls of luxury toilet paper in one shopping trip may not match everybody's grocery shopping style. But buying bulk at warehouse clubs can save you serious money compared to buying individual items at supermarkets or convenience stores.

It was a great surprise for Chase Freedom® cardholders when Chase included wholesale clubs in the April-June 2016 quarter 5% categories. Extending this category through 2016 is a big change from the strict routine which Chase Freedom® has stuck with so far. As a rule, you enjoy new 5% categories every 3 months, which may include gas stations, restaurants, wholesale clubs and select grocery stores.

Now that Costco has begun accepting Visa credit cards in addition to American Express cards, you can use your Chase Freedom® to pay and earn 5% cash back.

You earn the 5% cash back each quarter on up to $1,500 in combined purchases from Wholesale Clubs, including Costco®, BJ's® and Sam's Club®, and other additional rotating quarterly categories. That means you can earn up to $150 cash back on your purchases from wholesale clubs in the second 2 quarters of 2016.

If you don't use a Chase Freedom® yet, here's how you could benefit from this solid cash back credit card:

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Chase Freedom® lets you earn 5% cash back for your first $1,500 in combined purchases in bonus categories each quarter you activate. Yes, you do have to activate 5% cash back each quarter, but it's quick and easy to do. You get new 5% categories every 3 months. Your cash back doesn't expire as long as your account is in good standing, and you can collect as much cash back as you want to before you redeem. You also benefit from a 0% intro APR for 15 months for purchases and balance transfers. After the intro period, a 14.24%-23.24% variable APR. The balance transfer fee is 5% of the amount transferred ($5 minimum). Earn a $150 Bonus. This is one of the best deals this card has to offer. You receive a $150 Bonus after you sign up for your new card and charge $500 of purchases in your first 3 months. Plus you earn a $25 Bonus after adding your first authorized user and making a purchase within this same 3-month period. This card has no annual fee, so the cash back you earn is really straight savings.

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Daniel Dreier is a staff writer at GET.com, a lifestyle and personal finance website. Email: daniel.dreier@get.com

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