You can visit the Chase website to see the detailed list of 101 gas station merchants and 18 types
of local commuter transportation that are included in the bonus earning.
Cardholders can earn 5x Ultimate Rewards points on purchases at gas stations and
local commuter transportation in the U.S. (excluding Amtrak and bike sharing services).
Chase's 2017 calendar included grocery stores,
local commuter transportation, movie theaters and holiday shopping.
(Previous bonus categories have included gas stations, restaurants,
local commuter transportation, and drugstores.)
Local commuter transportation: This category includes taxis, subways, local commuter buses and trains.
This year, for instance, gas and
local commuter transportation were lumped together.
Q1 of this year is gas stations and
local commuter transportation — including Uber!
For the Chase Freedom, that means you're now earning 5x Ultimate Rewards points for gas stations and
local commuter transportation on up to $ 1,500 in spend, assuming you're registered for this quarter's promo.
Miles can be used on just about any type of travel expense including: airfare, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, cruises, tour operators, travel booked through travel agents or online travel websites, and
local commuter transportation.
1st quarter (January 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017)-- Gas Stations and
Local Commuter Transportation.
With this latest offer, you can earn 5 % cash back (or 5x Chase Ultimate Rewards points) from January 1 to March 31, 2017, on purchases at gas stations and
local commuter transportation.
Chase Freedom's First Quarter 5x is for Gas Stations and
Local Commuter Transportation, but note that this does not include parking, tolls, or Amtrak purchases.