Below chart gives you the Credit Cards 5% Cash Back Quarterly Categories for Chase Freedom, Discover It, ABOC Platinum Rewards, and U.S. Bank Cash+. I also added the year round 5% in office supply stores and cable bundled services with the Chase Ink Cash along with 5% cash back for Amazon and Whole Food with Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card.
For American Express, you can get the SimplyCash Business Card to earn 5% in their respective categories below. You should know that Chase and Discover open up enrollment for the bonus categories about two weeks before the new quarter begins.
For the 3rd Quarter of 2019, all categories run from July 1st – September 30th, 2019. You should get an email from each card issuer with a reminder to signup, however we will also include all signup links. Here are the categories that will be earning 5% cash back for the Quarter III 2019.
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 The Chase Freedom® Card offers a $150 Bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening. You'll earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined purchases in bonus categories each quarter you activate and an unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases. You cash back rewards do not expire as long as your account is open and there is no minimum to redeem for cash back. This card has no annual fee and you'll get a free credit score that's updated weekly with Credit JourneySM. |
2019 Quarter III Credit Cards 5% Categories
| Credit Card | Cash Back Limits | 5% Cash Back Categories | Sign-Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Freedom® | Up to $1,500/quarter spent in bonus categories | -Gas Stations - Select Streaming Services | Activation Review |
| ABOC Platinum Rewards | Up to $1,500/quarter spent in bonus categories | -Travel | Review |
| Ink Business CashSM Credit Card | Up to $25,000 per year | -Office Supply Stores -Internet, Cable, and Phone Services | Review |
| Discover it® | Up to $1,500/quarter spent in bonus categories | -Restaurants -PayPal | Activation Review |
| SimplyCash® Plus Business Credit Card from American Express American Express is an advertising partner of HustlerMoneyBlog. | Up to $50K in purchases per rebate year, and then 1% thereafter | Year Round -Wireless services directly from US providers -U.S. Office supplies | Review |
| US Bank Cash+ Learn More | Up to $2,000/quarter spent in bonus categories | -TV, Internet, and Streaming Services -Home utilities -Select clothing stores -Cell phone providers -Electronic Stores -Gyms/Fitness -Fast food -Ground Transportation -Sporting goods -Department Stores -Furniture Stores -Movie theaters | Activation Review |
| Target REDcard | No Limit, Year Round | -Target | Review |
| Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card | No Limit, Year Round | -Amazon | Review |
| Citi Dividend (No longer Available) | Up to $1,500/quarter spent in bonus categories | -Airlines -Car Rentals | Review |
| Bank of America Cash Reward (With Platinum Honors) | Up to $2,500/quarter spent in bonus categories | Pick One: -Gas -Online Shopping -Dining -Travel -Drug Stores -Home Improvement -Furnishings | Review |
A.B.O. Chicago is a 5 times points bonus not 5%. For instance you need 3328 Points for a $25 Statement credit. According to a voice mail, from Latoya, Air Travel is the only category where 5 points = 5%.
9/16/19 And note, their Rewards page lists more 5 points Categories then their leaflet.
There is an app on IOS and PlayStore – Maxivu that keeps track of all rotating categories and also recommends me which of my cards should I use at a particular location.
The US Bank card no longer includes charities as a category.
Please edit! Headline says 2nd Quarter ’17 .Chart headline says 1st Quarter ’17