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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

*

Reward your journeys Free checked bag

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

**

Pursue your quest $125 United purchase credit

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

***

Elevate your travel United Club membership

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

****
††††Pricing and Terms
  • 0% intro APR for the first 12 months from account opening on purchases. After that, a variable APR of 21.99% – 28.99%.
  • 2x miles on United purchases, at gas stations, and on local transit*
  • Free first checked bag (terms apply) and priority boarding**
  • 2x miles on United purchases, dining, and hotel stays**
  • 2 United Club one-time passes each year**
  • $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 (terms apply) and priority boarding***
  • United Club membership****
  • 4x miles on United purchases, plus
    2x miles on all other travel and dining****
  • Free first and second checked bags (terms apply) and Premier Access®****

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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 purchase with United Gateway Card*

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

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

9x total on United flights 5x on fare from United as a MileagePlus member plus 4x on entire 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*

Section non-applicable

2x on select streaming services***

Section non-applicable

1x on all other purchases*

1x on all other purchases**

1x on all other purchases***

1x on all other purchases****

United Club access

Section non-applicable

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

Section non-applicable

United Club membership Up to a $650 value per year****

Credit card travel benefits

Section non-applicable

Free first checked bag Save up to $140 per roundtrip**

Free first and second checked bags Save up to $320 per roundtrip***

Free first and second checked bags Save up to $320 per roundtrip****

Section non-applicable

Priority boarding**

Priority 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****

Section non-applicable

Section non-applicable

Section non-applicable

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

Section non-applicable

Section non-applicable

Section non-applicable

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

Section non-applicable

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****

Section non-applicable

Section non-applicable

Up to $125 annual United purchase credit***

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

Section non-applicable

Section non-applicable

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

Section non-applicable

MileagePlus program benefits

No blackout dates*

No blackout dates**

No blackout dates***

No blackout dates****

Section non-applicable

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****

Section non-applicable

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

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

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

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

****
††††Pricing and Terms

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