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Offer Overview for United Gateway Card Start Your Adventure No annual fee

United Gateway Card

Visa United Gateway Card

20,000 Bonus
Miles

after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open*

No annual fee

*

Offer Overview for United Explorer Card Reward Your Journeys Free checked bag

United Explorer Card

Visa United Explorer Card

50,000 Bonus
Miles

after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open**

$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95

**

Offer Overview for United Quest Card Pursue Your Quest $125 United purchase credit

United Quest Card

Visa United Quest Card

60,000 Bonus
Miles

+500 Premier
qualifying
points
after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open***

$250 annual fee

***

Offer Overview for United Club Infinite Card Elevate Your Travel United Club membership

United Club Infinite Card

Visa United Club Infinite Card

80,000 Bonus
Miles

after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open****

$525 annual fee

****
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Secondary offer highlights for United Gateway Card
  • 0% intro APR for the first 12 months from account opening on purchases. After that, a variable APR of 21.49% – 28.49%.
  • 2x miles on United purchases, at gas stations, and on local transit*
Secondary offer highlights for United Explorer Card
  • Free first checked bag and priority boarding**
  • 2x miles on United purchases, dining, and hotel stays**
  • 2 United Club one-time passes per year**
Secondary offer highlights for United Quest Card
  • $125 annual United purchase credit***
  • 3x miles on United purchases, plus
    2x miles on all other travel and dining***
  • Free first and second checked bags and priority boarding***
Secondary offer highlights for United Club Infinite Card
  • United Club membership****
  • 4x miles on United purchases, plus
    2x miles on all other travel and dining****
  • Free first and second checked bags and Premier Access®****

Explore even more benefits and find the right fit for you by comparing our cards below.

These card products are available to you if you do not have the same card and have not received a new Cardmember bonus for that card in the past 24 months.

Earn on all purchases

Earn on United flights

7x total on United flights 5x on fare from United as a MileagePlus member plus 2x on entire United purchase with United Gateway Card*

7x total on United flights 5x on fare from United as a MileagePlus member plus 2x on entire United purchase with United Explorer Card**

8x total on United flights 5x on fare from United as a MileagePlus member plus 3x on entire United purchase with United Quest Card***

9x total on United flights 5x on fare from United as a MileagePlus member plus 4x on entire United purchase with United Club Infinite Card****

Earn on other United purchases

2x on other United purchases*

2x on other United purchases**

3x on other United purchases***

4x on other United purchases****

Earn on United Hotels

3x total on hotel stays booked through United Hotels 2x from United as a MileagePlus member plus 1x with United Gateway Card*

4x total on hotel stays booked through United Hotels 2x from United as a MileagePlus member plus 2x with United Explorer Card**

4x total on hotel stays booked through United Hotels 2x from United as a MileagePlus member plus 2x with United Quest Card***

4x total on hotel stays booked through United Hotels 2x from United as a MileagePlus member plus 2x with United Club Infinite Card****

Earn on travel

2x on local transit and commuting, including ride share services, taxicabs, train tickets, tolls, and mass transit*

2x on hotel stays when booked directly with the hotel**

2x on all other travel***

2x on all other travel****

Earn on dining

1x on dining including eligible delivery services*

2x on dining including eligible delivery services**

2x on dining including eligible delivery services***

2x on dining including eligible delivery services****

Earn on all other

2x at gas stations*

Non-Applicable for United Explorer Card

2x on select streaming services***

Non-Applicable for United Club Infinite Card

1x on all other purchases*

1x on all other purchases**

1x on all other purchases***

1x on all other purchases****

United Club access

Non-Applicable for United Gateway Card

2 United Club one-time passes per year Over a $100 value**

Non-Applicable for United Quest Card

United Club membership Enjoy complimentary snacks, beverages and Wi-Fi at more than 45 United Club locations worldwide – a value of up to $650 per year.****

Credit card travel benefits

Non-Applicable for United Gateway Card

Free first checked bag Save up to $160 per roundtrip**

Free first and second checked bags Save up to $360 per roundtrip***

Free first and second checked bags Save up to $360 per roundtrip****

Non-Applicable for United Gateway Card

Priority boarding The primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.**

Priority boarding The primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.***

Premier Access® travel services Priority check-in, security screening, boarding and baggage handling privileges (where available)****

25% back on United inflight and Club premium drink purchases*

25% back on United inflight and Club premium drink purchases**

25% back on United inflight and Club premium drink purchases***

25% back on United inflight and Club premium drink purchases****

Non-Applicable for United Gateway Card

Non-Applicable for United Explorer Card

Non-Applicable for United Quest Card

IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status You will be eligible for Platinum Elite status in IHG One Rewards.****

Non-Applicable for United Gateway Card

Non-Applicable for United Explorer Card

Non-Applicable for United Quest Card

Avis President's Club® You will be invited to enroll in Avis President's Club and enjoy complimentary two-car class upgrades, guaranteed car availability, expedited rental service and more.****

Travel credits

Non-Applicable for United Gateway Card

Up to $100 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS fee credit**

Up to $100 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS fee credit***

Up to $100 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS fee credit****

Non-Applicable for United Gateway Card

Non-Applicable for United Explorer Card

Up to $125 annual United purchase credit***

$75 statement credit for IHG® Hotels and Resorts purchases in 2024****

Non-Applicable for United Gateway Card

Non-Applicable for United Explorer Card

Up to 10,000 miles in award flight credits each year — terms apply***

Non-Applicable for United Club Infinite Card

MileagePlus program benefits

No blackout dates*

No blackout dates**

No blackout dates***

No blackout dates****

Non-Applicable for United Gateway Card

Earn up to 1,000 Premier qualifying points You'll earn 25 PQP for every $500 you spend on purchases with your card**

Earn up to 6,000 Premier qualifying points You'll earn 25 PQP for every $500 you spend on purchases with your card***

Earn up to 10,000 Premier qualifying points You'll earn 25 PQP for every $500 you spend on purchases with your card****

Non-Applicable for United Gateway Card

Non-Applicable for United Explorer Card

Non-Applicable for United Quest Card

10% discount on United Economy Saver Awards****

No foreign transaction fees†,††,†††,††††

Applicable for United Gateway Card

Applicable for United Explorer Card

Applicable for United Quest Card

Applicable for United Club Infinite Card

Get a complimentary one-year DashPass membership from DoorDash*,**,***,****

Applicable for United Gateway Card

Applicable for United Explorer Card

Applicable for United Quest Card

Applicable for United Club Infinite Card

Annual fee

United Gateway Card

No annual fee

*

United Explorer Card

$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95

**
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United Quest Card

$250 annual fee

***

United Club Infinite Card

$525 annual fee

****
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