You have one more reason to open a checking account at Chase now. In addition to the $100/$125 checking account bonus you can get from Chase Bank, you can now enjoy the Chase Exclusives benefits. Chase Exclusives is dedicated to offer “Better Rates”, “More Rewards” and “Bigger Discounts”. One of the most notable benefits we can get from this new program is Chase offers extra rewards for Chase Freedom Credit Card members with a checking account at Chase.

As we all know that the Chase Freedom Credit Card rewards 3% cash back or 3 points per $1 on the first $600 in purchases in the top 3 of 15 Everyday categories where you spend the most each month. However, if you have a Chase checking account, you can have 5 categories instead of 3 categories to be eligible for 3% cash back on the first $600 in purchases per month. That’s 2 additional Everyday categories. If you are an existing Chase Freedom Card member and have a Chase checking account, your Chase Freedom Card account will be upgraded to this new benefit in June 2008. A confirmation letter will mailed to you once your account has been upgraded.

The 15 categories are:

grocery stores (that are not affiliated with or departments of superstores, warehouse clubs or discount stores), gas & convenience stores, quick service payment/fast food restaurants, telecommunications, cable/satellite TV/Internet Service Providers, video rentals, department stores, dry cleaners, drug stores, movie theaters, local and suburban commuter passenger transportation (including ferries, bridges, tolls, parking garages, taxis/limos), pet supply stores and veterinary services, utilities, beauty shops (salons and spas), or gym/recreation memberships.

Of course, Chase is also offering other benefits to their checking account customers including better loan rates, higher CD rates, discount on home equity line of credit rates. You can also get 1 point for every $1 spent on your Chase debit card via Visa Extras Rewards Program.

If you are already a Chase banking customer but don’t have a Chase Freedom Card now, you’d better grab one. The offer can be found here.