United earlier this year announced MileagePlus program changes designed to give United credit cardholders the best rewards on United spending. Now, new cardholders can get an added boost with elevated sign-up bonuses on three United credit cards:
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United℠ Explorer Card: Earn up to 80,000 United MileagePlus bonus miles and 3,000 PQP after spending $3,000 on qualifying purchases in the first three months of opening an account (70K + 10K more miles with an authorized user*). Plus, earn 9x total miles on eligible United flights (previously 7x).
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United Quest℠ Card: Earn up to 100,000 United MileagePlus bonus miles and 3,000 PQP after spending $4,000 on qualifying purchases in the first three months of opening an account (90K + 10K more miles with an authorized user*). Plus, earn 10x total miles on eligible United flights (previously 8x).
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United Club℠ Card: Earn up to 110,000 United MileagePlus bonus miles and 3,000 PQP after spending $5,000 on qualifying purchases in the first three months of opening an account (100K + 10K more miles with an authorized user*). Plus, earn 11x total miles on eligible United flights (previously 9x).
*After you add an authorized user to your account in the first three months your account is open.
United offers some of the best airline credit cards for frequent travelers who prefer using MileagePlus miles to visit over 380 destinations worldwide.
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Annual fee
$0 Intro Annual fee for the First Year, then $150
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Welcome offer
Earn up to 80,000 United MileagePlus bonus miles and 3,000 PQP after spending $3,000 on qualifying purchases in the first three months of opening an account, plus a $0 annual fee for the first year (70K + 10K more miles with an authorized user)
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Card type(s)
Travel, Airline
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Ongoing Purchases APR
19.74% – 28.24% Variable
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Recommended credit score
Good, Excellent
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Rewards rate
- 9x total miles on eligible United flights
- 3x miles on all other eligible United purchases
- 2x miles on dining and hotel stays when booked with the hotel
- 1x miles on all other purchases
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Benefits
- Free first checked bag, plus priority boarding on United flights.
- Up to $120 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS fee credit
- Save at least 10% when booking flights with miles; Premier members earn even more
Why we like it: The United Explorer is an excellent introductory card for travelers who want a balance between a low annual fee and useful United benefits. The free first checked bag benefit alone could provide more than enough value each year to offset the annual membership cost.
Read our full United Explorer Card review
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Annual fee
$350
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Welcome offer
Earn up to 100,000 United MileagePlus bonus miles and 3,000 PQP after spending $4,000 on qualifying purchases in the first three months of opening an account (90K + 10K more miles with an authorized user)
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Card type(s)
Travel, Airline
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Ongoing Purchases APR
19.74% – 28.24% Variable
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Recommended credit score
Excellent, Good
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Rewards rate
- 10x total miles on eligible United flights
- 4x miles on all other eligible United purchases
- 2x miles on dining, select streaming services, and all other travel
- 1x miles on all other purchases
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Benefits
- Free first and second checked bags + priority boarding
- Receive a $200 United® travel credit and 10,000-mile award flight discount on each account anniversary
- Save at least 10% when booking flights with miles; Premier members earn even more
Why we like it: The United Quest makes sense if you want elevated travel benefits, but you don’t want to pay a huge annual fee.
With free first and second checked bags for you and a companion on the same reservation, that’s up to $360 in savings per round-trip flight. Add in additional benefits, like a $200 United travel credit and a 10,000-mile award flight discount (after you spend at least $20,000 each calendar year), and you’ve got yourself a card jam-packed with travel perks.
Read more: 6 things to know about the United Quest Card
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Annual fee
$695
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Welcome offer
Earn up to 110,000 United MileagePlus bonus miles and 3,000 PQP after spending $5,000 on qualifying purchases in the first three months of opening an account (100K + 10K more miles with an authorized user)
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Card type(s)
Travel
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Ongoing Purchases APR
19.74% – 28.24% Variable
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Recommended credit score
Excellent
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Rewards rate
- 11x total miles on eligible United flights
- 5x miles on all other eligible United purchases
- 2x miles on dining and all other travel
- 1x miles on all other purchases
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Benefits
- Free first and second checked bags and Premier Access® travel services
- Complimentary United Club℠ membership — at least a $750 value annually — offers access to United Club locations and participating Star Alliance airport lounges
- Earn up to 20,000 miles in award flight discounts annually
Why we like it: The United Club card is for United travelers who want luxury benefits, including a United Club membership worth at least $750 each year, so you can travel in style and comfort with United Club access. Other top benefits include two free checked bags and over $875 in annual partner credits.
Read our full United Club Card review
This article was edited by Kendall Little
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