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Chase Freedom Unlimited® vs Chase Slate Edge℠

Earn cash back or save money on balance transfer fees.

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These are both $0-annual-fee cards that offer intro APRs on purchases. However, the Chase Slate Edge also offers an intro APR offer on balance transfers as well, in addition to the ability to lower your base interest rate over time. All information about this card has been collected independently by Finder. Meanwhile, the Chase Freedom Unlimited® offers 1.5% cash back on all purchases, along with a signup bonus.

Chase Freedom Unlimited®

Chase Freedom Unlimited®

Terms apply, see rates & fees

Chase Slate Edgeâ„ 

Chase Slate Edgeâ„ 

Terms apply, see rates & fees
Finder rating
Finder rating

★★★★★

4.7 / 5.0

★★★★★

4.6 / 5.0
Best for
Best for
  • Unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase
  • Intro APR and intro fee period on balance transfers
Welcome offer
Welcome offer

Earn an additional 1.5% cash back on everything you buy (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year) - worth up to $300 cash back

Get an automatic, one-time review for a higher credit limit when you pay on time, and spend $500 in your first 6 months
Rewards
Rewards

3% on dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery services, 3% on drugstore purchases, 5% on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards®, Unlimited 1.5% cash back on all other purchases

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Purchase APR
Purchase APR

0% intro APR for 15 months, and then 14.99% to 23.74% variable

0% intro APR for 18 months, and then 14.99% to 23.74% variable

Annual fee
Annual fee $0 $0
Balance transfer APR
Balance transfer APR

0% intro APR for 15 months, then 14.99% to 23.74% variable

0% intro APR for 18 months, then 14.99% to 23.74% variable
Cash advance
Cash advance

APR: 24.99% variable

Fee: $10 or 5% of the transaction, whichever is greater

APR: 24.99% variable

Fee: $10 or 5% of the transaction, whichever is greater
Foreign transaction fee
Foreign transaction fee 3% of each transaction 3% of each transaction
Late payment fee
Late payment fee Up to $40 Up to $40
Additional cardholder fee
Additional cardholder fee $0 $0
Interest-free period
Interest-free period 21 days 21 days
Minimum interest
Minimum interest $0 $0
Minimum credit score
Minimum credit score 670 670
Card type
Card type Credit Credit
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