3 credit cards to help you enjoy the summer

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Jul 7, 2015, 19:45 IST

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Whether you're planning a trip to the beach, looking to earn cash back for your next visit to the water park, or trying to save money on your monthly interest expenses, Chase's credit card suite can help you get there.

Chase credit cards are consistently ranked as some of the best options for card holders. With high sign-up bonuses, great no-annual-fee options, and an unmatched Ultimate Rewards Point program - which features points that never expire - it's worth taking a look at the these three credit cards as you head into peak summer season.

1. Chase Sapphire Preferred®
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Often touted as one of the best credit cards for travelers, the Sapphire Preferred card offers a number of options for those looking to plan a summer vacation. New card members can earn 40,000 Ultimate Reward points after making $4,000 in purchases within the first 90 days of account opening. Ultimate Rewards points are extremely flexible, and can be transferred to airline and hotel partners such as United and Marriott. Points can also be redeemed for gift cards or other activities if a staycation is more your speed.

Other things to know:

Earn 40,000 bonus points when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from opening an account.
15.99% Variable APR.
$0 Annual Fee for the first year, then $95.
Earn 2 points on travel and restaurant purchases and 1 point on everything else.

2. Chase Freedom®
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Who doesn't love having extra cash to spend in the summer? The Chase Freedom card can help put a little more cash into your wallet. New card members will receive a $100 cash bonus after spending $500 in the first 3 months of account opening. On top of that, earn 5% cash back in rotating categories (up to $1500) and 1% cash back on all other purchases. The Freedom card also boasts an additional perk: points earned with the card can be converted to Ultimate Rewards points for those who also have a Chase Sapphire Preferred card.

Other things to know:

Earn a $100 bonus when you spend $500 on purchases in the first 3 months from opening an account.
0% APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 months.
13.99 - 22.99% Variable APR thereafter.
$0 Annual Fee.
Earn 5% cash back on rotating categories that change every quarter; up to $1,500. Receive 1% cash back on all other purchases.

3. Chase Slate®
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Not ready to join the points-earning pool party? Think about getting a Slate card, which offers 0% APR on purchases and balance transfers for the first 15 months. For those looking to transfer a balance, Slate waives the balance transfer fee for the first 60 days of account opening. Other cards typically charge between 3-5% of the total being transferred. This fee alone can save you hundreds depending on your transfer amount.

Other things to know:

$0 balance transfer fee for transfers made during the first 60 days of opening an account.
0% APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 months.
13.99 - 22.99% Variable APR thereafter.
$0 Annual Fee.