Monthly spending. We rank on rewards minus the full annual fee, so statement credits and perks are listed separately and never counted for you.
Choosing between the Chase Freedom Flex® Credit Card (no annual fee) and the Target™ Mastercard® (no annual fee) comes down to where you spend most. Neither card has an annual fee, so it comes down to where you spend: Chase Freedom Flex earns more on dining, Target Mastercard on gas. Enter your monthly spending above to see which comes out ahead for you.
Strongest in dining at 3%. 5% on rotating categories (up to $1,500/quarter), 5% on Chase Travel, 3% on dining and drugstores.
Perfect if: You want solid rewards without paying an annual fee.
Apply NowStrongest in dining at 2%. 5% off every Target purchase instantly at checkout, plus 2% on dining and gas and 1% elsewhere.
Perfect if: You want solid rewards without paying an annual fee.
Apply Now| Feature | Chase Freedom Flex | Target Mastercard |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Sign-Up Bonus | $250 after $500 spend in 3 months | None |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | 0% | 3% |
| Base Reward Rate | 1% | 1% |
| Dining Rewards | 3% | 2% |
| Gas Rewards | 1% | 2% |
| Rates with conditions not counted in the rows above |
5% through Chase Travel Earns 5% only on travel booked through Chase Travel, Chase's own booking site. Booking direct with an airline or hotel earns 1%. |
None |
| Key Benefits | 5% on rotating categories (up to $1,500/quarter), 5% on Chase Travel, 3% on dining and drugstores. | 5% off every Target purchase instantly at checkout, plus 2% on dining and gas and 1% elsewhere. |
Chase Freedom Flex pulls ahead for dining spending.
Target Mastercard wins on gas.
Not sure which fits your life? Enter your spending below and we’ll do the math. The calculator ranks purely on rewards minus the full annual fee, so credits and perks are yours to judge.