Head to head

Chase Freedom Unlimited vs. Sam's Club Mastercard

On the criteria below, Chase Freedom Unlimited wins 2 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Chase Freedom Unlimited

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At a glance

Chase Freedom Unlimited wins 2 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Chase Freedom Unlimited wins on first-year math and travel insurance; Sam's Club Mastercard wins on foreign transactions.

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

2 vs 1 (2 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 Tie

Same peak earning rate.
Travel insurance Chase Freedom Unlimited

Chase Freedom Unlimited carries built-in travel insurance.
Foreign transactions Sam's Club Mastercard

Sam's Club Mastercard has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

Annual fee: Free; Free
Welcome offer (typical value): $200; $30
First-year net: +$200; +$30
Peak earning rate: 5×; 5×
Top categories: Chase Travel, Dining, Drugstores; Gas Ev Charging, Dining, Sams Club Purchases
Lounge access: No; No
Travel insurance: Yes; No
Elite status: No; No
Foreign transaction fee: 3.00%; None
Reward currency: Chase Ultimate Rewards; Sam's Cash

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