Note: Although it's marketed as a cash-back card, the Chase Freedom Unlimited® actually earns Chase Ultimate Rewards points that you can redeem for cash, travel, and gift cards at a rate of 1 ...

That's the same rewards rate that the issuer offers to those with excellent credit, although this card has a fee. If you put more than $2,600 a year on this card — around $220 a month — this ...

You'll earn decent rewards, and free checked bags can add value — but the card is more expensive than its competitors and lacks some perks you'd expect to find at this level. Many or all of the ...