Get ready to boost your points stash! Chase just announced the Q1 2026 bonus categories for the Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex cards, and they're pretty tasty. We're talking 5% cash back or 5x points per dollar on up to $1,500 in spending at restaurants, with Norwegian Cruise Lines and the American Heart Association thrown in as well. Dining is always a welcome category and is a great chance to earn bonus rewards on things you're already buying! Here's why this matters to you: If you have either of these cards (and you should!), you can earn some serious rewards on everyday spending like grabbing dinner or ordering in. And the Freedom Flex card has an even sweeter deal: it already earns 3x on dining, so you'll actually be racking up a whopping 7x points per dollar during Q1 2026! Don't forget to activate the bonus categories starting December 15, 2025 so you can start earning January 1, 2026 and max out those bonus rewards!