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Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card vs Chase Freedom Flex

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card comes from First Bank & Trust at $0/yr; the Chase Freedom Flex from Chase at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureBest Western Rewards Visa Signature CardChase Freedom Flex
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusNot advertised$200 cash back
Bonus value (est.)-$200
Min spend to unlock bonus-$500 in 3 mo
IssuerFirst Bank & TrustChase
Card categorytravelcashback
Best earning category (Best_western_hotels)4x1x
Transfer partnersNonechase-ur
Headline benefits
    • 5% rotating categories
    • 3% dining + drugstores
    • No annual fee
    • Cell phone protection
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    Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card
    $0/yr ·
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    Chase Freedom Flex
    $0/yr · $200 cash back

    Editorial take: Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card

    Editorial take: Chase Freedom Flex

    Worth it only if you'll actually activate the rotating 5% categories every quarter. If you won't, the Freedom Unlimited earns more on everyday spend with zero effort.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card or Chase Freedom Flex?
    The Chase Freedom Flex has a public bonus ($200 cash back, worth roughly $200), while the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Chase Freedom Flex?
    The Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Chase Freedom Flex's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Chase Freedom Flex's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card.
    Can I have both the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card and Chase Freedom Flex?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (First Bank & Trust and Chase) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
    Should I get the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card or the Chase Freedom Flex first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card: no published min spend. Chase Freedom Flex: $500 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.