United Airlines MileagePlus Credit Cards
U
sing airline credit cards is an effective way to accelerate mileage
earnings which can then be redeemed for business and first class flights.
United Airlines Mileage Plus members have a few credit card options.
In this article we profile the United MileagePlus credit card on offer in the US and we also give some alternative cards. The main travel features are highlighted - such as mileage earning rates, bonus miles and flyer benefits. We list the forex fees (for use of the card outside the home currency) and the annual fee. For further information such as interest annual percentage rates (APRs) you should check with the card issuer.
United has the following cards available issued by Chase:
United
MileagePlus Explorer Card Visa Signature  |
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| 30,000 bonus miles after first $1,000 spend in 3 months |
| 10,000 bonus miles after $25k spend |
| 5,000 bonus miles for adding an authorised user |
| 1 mile per $1 spend |
| 2 miles per $1 spend on United |
| No blackout dates for MileagePlus award travel |
| 1 checked bag free |
| Priority boarding |
| 2 day passes to United Club |
| $0 first year, $95 annual fee, 3% forex fee |
| United MileagePlus Club Card
Visa Signature |
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| $95 statement credit on first purchase |
| 1.5 miles per $1 spend |
| 2 miles per $1 spend on United |
| No blackout dates for MileagePlus award travel |
| 1st and 2nd checked bag free |
| Priority check-in, security and boarding |
| Membership to United Club |
| Cardholder events and concierge services |
| Travel protection cover |
| $395 annual fee, no forex fee |
Alternatives to United's branded card: Consider getting a card with Chase Ultimate Rewards points which can be transferred instantly on a 1:1 basis to Mileage Plus miles.
Or the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) Amex where points are also transferred 2:1 to Mileage Plus or at the bonus rate of 20K Starpoints to 12,500 Mileage Plus miles. See Rewards Credit Cards
MileagePlus Credit Card in the UK issued by MBNA:
United MileagePlus American Express
Card  |
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| 1 mile for every £1 spent |
| No annual fee, 2.75% forex fee |
There are MileagePlus credit cards also available in Japan, Hong Kong, Guam, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatamala, Panama, Puerto Rico and Uruguay.
As always, you should carefully read and understand the terms and conditions before applying for any frequent flyer miles credit card. Alternatively speak to an authorised financial advisor. Above card names are registered trademarks; information accuracy not guaranteed and can change.
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