Update 11/25/20: Discover has added Best Buy as a category for purchases from November 25 to December 31, 2020. Although the other Discover 5% categories are online-only, Best Buy purchases are valid both online and in-store. h/t Doctor of Credit
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All of the credit cards with rotating quarterly categories have now opened registration for Q4 2020.
We’ve provided details below of each card’s categories from October 1 to December 31, 2020, along with links to activate your bonuses.
Chase Freedom Visa & Freedom Flex
Bonus Categories
- Walmart
- PayPal
- Link to list of eligible retailers & exclusions
Bonus Amount / Limit
- 5% cashback on up to $1,500 spend in combined purchases of this quarter’s categories
Discover
Bonus Categories
- Amazon.com
- Walmart.com
- Target.com
- Best Buy (November 25 to December 31, 2020 only)
- Note that these are for purchases online-only, not in-store.
Bonus Amount / Limit
- 5% cashback on up to $1,500 in purchases
US Bank Cash+
Bonus Categories
Choose two of the following:
- Home Utilities
- Electronics Stores
- Sporting Goods Stores
- Ground Transportation
- TV, Internet & Streaming (this replaced Car Rentals)
- Department Stores
- Select Clothing Stores
- Gyms/Fitness Centers
- Furniture Stores
- Cell Phones
- Fast Food
- Movie Theaters
Bonus Amount / Limit
- 5% cashback on your first $2,000 in combined net purchases in your chosen 5% categories
Citi Dividend
Bonus Categories
- Best Buy
- Online Purchases at Warehouse Clubs
Bonus Amount / Limit
- Earn 5% cashback with a maximum of $300 cashback earned in bonus categories per calendar year
ABOC Platinum Rewards
Bonus Categories
- Department Stores
- Target (in-store & online)
- Walmart (in-store & online)
- Costco (online only)
- Electronics stores
- Amazon.com
Bonus Amount / Limit
- Earn 5% cashback on your first $1,500 in combined purchases each quarter.
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