Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® vs Chase Freedom Flex℠
Side-by-side comparison
| Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® | Chase Freedom Flex℠ | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $59 | No annual fee |
| Welcome offer | 45,000 points | $200 cash bonus |
| Dining | 2x | 3x |
| Groceries | 1x | 1x |
| Gas | 1x | 1x |
| Travel | 3x | 1x |
| Streaming | 1x | 1x |
| Everything else | 1x | 1x |
| Est. yearly rewards* | $358 | $361 |
| Points type | Locked to Allegiant Allways Rewards | Pools with Chase → transferable |
| Network | Visa | Mastercard |
*Estimated yearly rewards on typical household spending, every point valued at a flat 1 cent. Verified June 2026. See your own numbers in the calculator.
The verdict
On a typical year of household spending, the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® earns about $358 a year in rewards and the Chase Freedom Flex℠ about $361, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® charges $59, which you clear through its rewards and perks. The Chase Freedom Flex℠ has no annual fee, so its rewards are all profit. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the Chase Freedom Flex℠ delivers more total value, about $63 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on dining. The bigger difference is the ceiling: the Chase Freedom Flex℠ earns points you can move to travel partners for outsized value, while the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® stays locked to a single airline or hotel program. Favor the Chase Freedom Flex℠ if you will use travel transfers, the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® if you want simplicity. On the sign-up bonus, the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® currently has the larger welcome offer. A welcome bonus is a one-time event, so weigh it apart from the ongoing rewards.
Pick the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® if your spending leans toward travel. Pick the Chase Freedom Flex℠ if your spending leans toward dining.