Happy Sunday! We’ve got a juicy rumor about next quarter’s Freedom categories and a massive transfer bonus that might just fund your next business class flight. Let’s dive in.
- Leak: Chase Freedom Q2 2026 Categories?
It looks like we might have an early peek at the Q2 (April - June) categories for the Chase Freedom Flex. A brief appearance in the Chase app suggests we’re looking at:
• Amazon • Chase Travel • Feeding America
Editor's Take: If this holds up, it’s a winner. 5x on Amazon is always easy to max out. The real sleeper here is Chase Travel—since the Freedom Flex already earns 4x on travel booked through the portal, stacking this could mean earning 9x total. We’ll wait for official confirmation next month, but get your Amazon wishlists ready just in case.
- Massive 40% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic
Chase Ultimate Rewards is currently offering a 40% bonus when you transfer points to Virgin Atlantic. That boosts your rate to 1:1.4. This offer runs through February 28, 2026.
Verdict: This is one of the highest bonuses we’ve seen for Virgin. While Virgin’s fuel surcharges can be steep, their sweet spots (like ANA First Class or Delta One to Europe) become absolute steals with this ratio. If you have a specific redemption in mind, now is the time to move those points.
- The "Moneymaker" of the Week: 130% Back on PureVPN
Here’s a fun one for the arbitrage fans. Shopback is offering 130% cashback on PureVPN subscriptions.
• The Math: You pay ~$161 for a 5-year plan. • The Return: You get ~130% back, netting you a $48 profit (plus a free VPN).
Editor's Take: PureVPN has a 31-day money-back guarantee, which lowers the risk if the tracking goes sideways. Just make sure to disable any ad-blockers before you click through to ensure the tracking pixel fires correctly. Free money is free money!
- Regional Bank Bonus Roundup
A few solid bonuses popped up this weekend if you’re in the right footprint:
• Atlantic Union Bank (VA, MD, NC): offering a $400 checking bonus. Requires direct deposits, but it’s a healthy payout if you’re eligible. • Webster Bank (NY, MA, RI, CT): $300 checking bonus is back. • MidFirst Bank (OK, TX, AZ): $300 business checking bonus. Requires a $7,500 balance, which is a bit steep compared to previous offers, but still decent if you have the idle cash.
Verdict: The Atlantic Union offer is the strongest of the bunch if you’re in the mid-Atlantic region. $400 is a great return for a simple direct deposit switch.