Known as the Chase Trifecta

Chase Sapphire Preferred + Chase Freedom Unlimited + Chase Freedom Flex

Used together, each card where it earns the most, these keep $583 a year after fees on typical spending: $36 less than the best single card, Robinhood Gold Card.

The combo

Keeps $583 a year after fees

  • Earns $678 a year on the spending below; fees come to $95.
  • That's $36 less than the best single card, Robinhood Gold Card ($619).
  • Chase Freedom Unlimited's points count at 1.5¢ because Chase Sapphire Preferred can transfer them; on their own they'd cash out at 1¢.
  • Chase Freedom Flex's points count at 1.5¢ because Chase Sapphire Preferred can transfer them; on their own they'd cash out at 1¢.
  • Chase Freedom Flex's rotating or limited-time bonuses aren't counted, since they don't last the whole year.

Rates change, so verify them with the issuer before you apply.

The cards

Which card to use

A year of spending, each purchase on the card that earns the most on it. When a bonus runs out at its cap, the rest goes on the next best card.

CategorySpend a year UseEarns
Groceries$6,200Chase Freedom Unlimited$140 2.25%
Dining$3,900Chase Freedom Flex$176 4.5%
Gas$2,400Chase Sapphire Preferred$108 4.5%
Travel$2,500Chase Sapphire Preferred$75 3%
Drugstores$700Chase Freedom Flex$32 4.5%
Everything else$6,600Chase Freedom Unlimited$148 2.25%
Total$22,300$678