Make sure you register for the third quarter 2013 cash back categories if you have a Chase Freedom card. You’ll earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 spent from July 1 through September 30, 2013 when you use your card for purchases at Gas stations, Theme parks and Kohl’s®. That means you can get up to $75 in bonus cash back. You will, of course, also earn 1% on all other purchases just like normal.

You need to activate the 5% cash back for the third quarter on your Chase Freedom card by going to their activation page and entering the last four digits of your card, your last name, and the zip code of your billing address. While you are at the activation page you can also set up a reminder so Chase will notify you when it is time to activate your card for the next quarter’s cash back categories. You can get a reminder by text or email.

The best cash back category for me the third quarter is gas. I doubt I’ll spend any money at theme parks or Kohls. According to the Chase FAQ’s,”merchants in the Gas station category sell automotive gasoline that can be paid for either at the pump or inside the station, and may or may not sell other goods or services at their location.” That makes me think I will be able to buy a gas station gift card inside the station to stretch my 5% cash back on gas since I won’t spend anywhere near $1500 on gas in one quarter.

If you don’t yet have a Discover it® card, you should consider getting one to get access to even more 5% cashback categories. Just click on the affiliate link below to get more information or apply for a card.

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