Chase Freedom Unlimited Card Reward Points: Value, Check & Redeem Guide (2026)
Point Value
1¢ per point (1.5¢ with Sapphire)
Expiry
No expiry while account is open
Redemption Options
4
Last Updated
24-Mar-2026
Chase Ultimate Rewards Value in 2026
Points worth 1 cent each as cash back. If you also hold a Sapphire Preferred or Reserve, you can transfer Freedom points to that card for 1.25x or 1.5x value through Chase Travel. No annual fee.
How to Check Your Chase Ultimate Rewards Balance
Chase Mobile App
- 1Open the Chase Mobile app
- 2Tap on your Freedom Unlimited card
- 3Tap 'Ultimate Rewards' or points balance
- 4View your current cash back / points balance
Chase Online
- 1Log in to chase.com
- 2Select your Freedom Unlimited card
- 3Click 'Ultimate Rewards' in the menu
- 4View points balance and activity
Customer Care
- 1Call the number on the back of your card
- 2Authenticate with your card details
- 3Ask for your Ultimate Rewards points balance
Number: 1-800-432-3117
How to Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards
Cash Back / Statement Credit
Best ValueRedeem for direct deposit or statement credit at 1 cent per point
Value: 1 cent/point
Transfer to Sapphire Card
Best ValueCombine with Sapphire Preferred (1.25x) or Reserve (1.5x) for travel portal bookings or partner transfers
Value: 1.25 - 2+ cents/point
Chase Travel Portal
Book travel at 1 cpp (or 1.25-1.5x if combined with Sapphire)
Value: 1 cent/point
Gift Cards
Redeem for gift cards from various retailers
Value: 1 cent/point
Best Redemption Strategy
Pair with Chase Sapphire Preferred or Reserve and transfer your Freedom points to the Sapphire card for 1.25x-1.5x travel portal value or transfer to airline/hotel partners. Without a Sapphire, cash back at 1 cpp is fine.
Expiry Policy
Points do not expire as long as your card account is open and in good standing.
Exclusions
- ×No foreign transaction fee waiver — 3% FTF applies
- ×Cannot transfer to travel partners without a Sapphire or Ink Preferred card
Pro Tips
- 💡Earn 1.5% (1.5X) on all purchases — strong flat-rate earning
- 💡Earn 3% on dining and drugstores
- 💡Earn 3% on travel booked via Chase Travel (5% on first $12,000/year if paired with Sapphire)
- 💡No annual fee — great complementary card to Sapphire ecosystem
- 💡Pair with Sapphire Preferred/Reserve to unlock transfer partners and higher portal value
- 💡0% intro APR for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers
Related Guides
Information is for reference only. Point values and policies may change. Always verify with Chase official sources. Last updated: 24-Mar-2026.