Do you already have a Chase Sapphire Reserve card? If not, you might consider that one. It's got a $1,000 sign up bonus (worth $1500 if you redeem for travel on their website), plus you can get an extra $600 in travel reimbursements if you get the card before the end of the year (300 this year, 300 next). Even if you don't travel much, that card gives you a much bigger bonus than the chase freedom card, even when you consider the $450 annual fee. But I assume you already saw the big thread about this card and have decided against it for some reason. If you don't like the big annual fee, you could consider a Chase Sapphire Preferred card which has a $500 bonus ($625 for travel) and they waive the annual fee the first year.