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Chase Freedom Unlimited vs Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
Side-by-side comparison of fees, rewards, benefits, and more.
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Chase Freedom UnlimitedChase | Marriott Bonvoy BoundlessChase |
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| Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Annual Fee | $0 | $95 |
| APR | 18.24% - 27.74% | 19.49% - 27.99% |
| Signup Bonus | $250 bonus after spending $500 in 3 months | 3 Free Night Awards (each up to 50,000 points) after spending $3,000 in 3 months |
| Rewards Rate | 5% on travel via Chase, 3% on dining & drugstores, 1.5% on everything else | 6X at Marriott hotels, 3X on dining and groceries, 2X on everything else |
| Credit Score | good | good |
| Pros | 1.5% base rate beats most flat-rate cards 0% intro APR for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers Pairs perfectly with Chase Sapphire for point transfers | 3 free night awards worth up to $750+ at signup Free night award each cardmember anniversary (up to 35K points) Automatic Silver Elite status with 15 qualifying night credits |
| Cons | 3% foreign transaction fee Points worth more when paired with a Sapphire card No premium perks | Marriott points worth ~0.8cpp — less valuable than Hyatt 6X at Marriott is strong but 2X base is average $95 annual fee |
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Verdict
Our Pick: Chase Freedom Unlimited
With a 4.6/5 rating, the Chase Freedom Unlimited edges out the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless (4.3/5). No annual fee makes it easy to justify. The Freedom Unlimited is the best no-fee companion card. With 1.5% on everything plus 3% on dining, it earns strong rewards solo — and becomes elite when paired with a Chase Sapphire for point transfers.