Chase “Pay Yourself Back” Complete Guide (Categories Extended)
Update 3/27/23: After some concern that grocery redemptions are going away, it appears that Chase is extending all of the current Pay Yourself Back categories through 6/30/23. (h/t: DOC)
What is Chase Pay Yourself Back?
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