Head to head

JetBlue Card vs. Chase Freedom Unlimited

On the criteria below, Chase Freedom Unlimited wins 3 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

JetBlue Card

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Chase

At a glance

Chase Freedom Unlimited wins 3 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

JetBlue Card wins on foreign transactions; Chase Freedom Unlimited wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance.

Pick the Chase Freedom Unlimited if year-one math is your priority.

1 vs 3 (1 tie)

First-year math Chase Freedom Unlimited

Chase Freedom Unlimited wins on bonus value minus annual fee.
Annual fee Tie

Same annual fee.
Earning ceiling Chase Freedom Unlimited

Chase Freedom Unlimited earns more on its best category (5× vs 3×).
Travel insurance Chase Freedom Unlimited

Chase Freedom Unlimited carries built-in travel insurance.
Foreign transactions JetBlue Card

JetBlue Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

Annual fee: Free; Free
Welcome offer (typical value): —; $200
First-year net: +$0; +$200
Peak earning rate: 3×; 5×
Top categories: Jetblue Purchases, Dining, Grocery Stores; Chase Travel, Dining, Drugstores
Lounge access: No; No
Travel insurance: No; Yes
Elite status: No; No
Foreign transaction fee: None; 3.00%
Reward currency: JetBlue TrueBlue; Chase Ultimate Rewards

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.