Frequent Flyer Miles Credit Cards - United Mileage Plus

United Airlines frequent flyers have the choice to increase their mileage earnings by using an affiliated credit card. It is also possible on some cards to earn a limited amount of Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) as well.

Below we profile 5 United Airlines Mileage Plus credit cards available, 4 of which are US based in conjunction with Chase and 1 for UK residents.

Mileage Plus Signature Visa
30,000 bonus miles on first $250 spend
Upgrade certificate and $25 United discount on first spend
1 mile for $1 spent
Annual Fee $60

Mileage Plus Select Visa
30,000 bonus miles and $100 United discount on first $250 spend
1 mile for $1 spent, double miles on Star Alliance and other partners
Triple miles for purchasing with United
5,000 bonus miles on anniversary
Up to 5,000 EQMs (1EQM per 1$ spent at United)
Annual Fee $130

Mileage Plus Access Visa
20,000 bonus miles and $100 United discount on first $250 spend
1 mile for $1 spent
Up to 10,000EQMs bonuses after $35k spend
Economy Plus (E+) seating annual membership
2 passes for one-time Red Carpet Club visit
Annual Fee $275

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Mileage Plus Club Visa
30,000 bonus miles on first $250 spend
1 mile for $1 spent, double miles for purchasing with United
Up to 10,000EQMs bonuses after $35k spend
Red Carpet Club annual membership
Annual Fee $375

For UK based United flyers you have the following card available which is issued by MBNA bank:

United Mileage Plus American Express Card
1 mile for every £1 spent
No Annual Fee, 2.75% Forex Fee

There are also United Mileage Plus cards in Asia (Japan, Hong Kong) and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay).

You should always read and understand all terms and conditions before applying for any frequent flyer miles credit card - speak to a qualified financial advisor. Pay your balance in full every month. Above card names are registered trademarks; information accuracy not guaranteed and can change.

 

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