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USAA Preferred Cash Rewards vs Chase Freedom Flex

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Rubric: Chase Freedom Flex leads by None pts. Scores: USAA Preferred Cash Rewards 61.6%, Chase Freedom Flex 77.3%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): USAA Preferred Cash Rewards nets $346/yr, Chase Freedom Flex nets $302/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feeRewards: 10.0 · Flex: 10.0
• Rewards rateRewards: 6.0 · Flex: 6.0
• Sign-up bonusRewards: n/a · Flex: 3.3
• Intro 0% APRRewards: 0.0 · Flex: 7.1
• Regular APRRewards: 8.8 · Flex: 7.7
• Foreign transaction feeRewards: 10.0 · Flex: 10.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Rewards: n/a · Flex: 10.0

Downsides

• USAA Preferred Cash Rewards61.6%
  USAA · cash back · limited data
  Annual fee $0 (CFPB TCCP; issuer page did not render a clear fee)APR 15.65%–27.65% variableRewards 1.5% baseCredit no credit score, ≤619, 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ APR up to 27.65% if you carry a balance · Late fee up to $35 · Unlimited 1.5% cash back (per the card's Visa card-finder listing; USAA's page blocks automated reads). USAA membership required.

• Chase Freedom Flex77.3%
  Chase · cash back
  Annual fee $0APR 18.49%–27.99% variableRewards 5% rotating quarterly categories (up to $1,500, activation); 5% Chase Travel; 3% dining & drugstores; 1% otherCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ APR up to 27.99% if you carry a balance · Penalty APR up to 29.99% · Late fee up to $40

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FAQ

Which is better, USAA Preferred Cash Rewards or Chase Freedom Flex?

On VaultRubric's rubric: Chase Freedom Flex scores higher. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.

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