United Airlines’ four co-branded Chase credit cards now feature limited-time welcome offers. And even if you don’t want to fly United, consider that you can use MileagePlus points to book United award trips on partners such as Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa.
Let’s take a look at the offers (all of which expire on January 25, 2023).
United Club℠ Infinite Card: 100,000 Bonus Points
New cardholders can earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 on purchases within three (3) months of being approved for the card. This offer expires on January 25, 2023. (Learn here how to apply.)
The United Club Infinite card seems like a must for frequent United travelers. It includes:
- United Club Lounge Access
- Enjoy access to United Club locations and participating Star Alliance affiliated lounges worldwide when flying on United or a Star Alliance partner. (See this for more details)
- Avis President’s Club Membership
- IHG Rewards Platinum Elite Status
- Chase Luxury Hotels and Resorts eligibility
- First TWO Checked Bags Free
- Most airline credit cards give cardholders their first checked bag for free when flying that airline. United doubles that benefit, making it worth up to $320 per roundtrip.
- Up to $100 Global Entry, TSA Precheck® or NEXUS fee credit (every five years)
- Really, are you even a travel credit card if you don’t include this benefit? 😉 Even if you already have this perk on one (or nine) of your cards, remember you can gift it to friends or family.
- 25% Back on United Inflight Purchases
- Stop paying full price (when you’re in coach) for premium drinks and snacks.
- Premier Access
- Priority check-in
- Priority security screening (where available)
- Priority boarding
- Priority baggage handling
- Points Earnings
- Receive a one-year complimentary DashPass membership valid for both DoorDash and Caviar. DashPass provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. Activate by December 31, 2024.
The card carries a $525 annual fee.
Learn here how to apply for the 100,000 bonus points promotion. (NOTE: This card is subject to Chase’s 5/24 rule. It’s also available to you if you do not have any United Club card and have not received a new cardmember bonus for any United Club card in the past 24 months.)
United Quest℠ Card: 80,000 Bonus Points
New cardholders can earn 80,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 on purchases within three (3) months of being approved for the card. This offer expires on January 25, 2023. (Learn here how to apply.)
- Earn up to $125 in statement credit each year as reimbursement for United purchases charged to your card each anniversary year
- Earn up to 10,000 additional bonus miles each year
- Starting with your first anniversary, you’ll get 5,000 miles back in your MileagePlus account after you take a United or United Express–operated award flight booked with your miles. This may be repeated up to 2 times each anniversary year.
- Earn up to 6,000 Premier Qualifying Points each year
- Chase Luxury Hotels and Resorts eligibility
- First TWO Checked Bags Free
- Most airline credit cards give cardholders their first checked bag for free when flying that airline. United doubles that benefit, making it worth up to $320 per roundtrip.
- Up to $100 Global Entry, TSA Precheck® or NEXUS fee credit (every five years)
- 25% Back on United Inflight Purchases
- Stop paying full price (when you’re in coach) for premium drinks and snacks.
- Premier Access
- Priority check-in
- Priority boarding
- Priority baggage handling
- Points Earnings
- Receive a one-year complimentary DashPass membership valid for both DoorDash and Caviar. DashPass provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. Activate by December 31, 2024.
- $250 annual fee
Learn here how to apply for the 80,000 bonus point promotion. (NOTE: This card is subject to Chase’s 5/24 rule. It’s also available to you if you do not have any United Club card and have not received a new cardmember bonus for this card in the past 24 months.)
United℠ Explorer Card: 60,000 Bonus Points
New cardholders can earn 60,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on purchases within three (3) months of being approved for the card. This offer expires on January 25, 2023. (Learn here how to apply.)
And this card might be worth it for even the occasional United flyer. If you travel on UA once or twice a year, here’s why the United Explorer should be on your radar. Heck, I know a certain airline rhyming with “Shmelta” whose basic Gold card costs four bucks more — and falls short on a couple of the below perks.
- Two One-Time Visit Passes to the United Club
- This kicks in during your second year of membership. This benefit alone is worth $100. So if you and a guest visit a lounge during a trip, you’re already earning back your annual fee and then some.
- First Checked Bag Free
- Worth up to $140 per roundtrip.
- TSA Pre√ or Global Entry Application Credit
- 25% Back on United Inflight Purchases
- Chase Luxury Hotels and Resorts Eligibility
- Priority Boarding
- Points Earnings
The card’s annual fee is $0 the first year then $95.
Learn here how to apply for the 60,000 bonus point offer. (NOTE: This card is subject to Chase’s 5/24 rule. It’s also available to you if you do not have any United Club card and have not received a new cardmember bonus for this card in the past 24 months.)
United Gateway℠ Card: 30,000 Bonus Points
Last and kind of least, we have the United Gateway℠ Card. This offers 30,000 bonus miles after spending $1,000 on purchases within three (3) months of being approved for the card. Plus, 0% intro APR for the first 12 months from account opening on purchases. (After that, a variable APR of 19.49% – 26.49%) This offer expires on January 25, 2023. (Learn here how to apply.)
- Chase Luxury Hotels and Resorts Eligibility
- 25% Back on United Inflight and Club Premium Drink Purchases
- Points Earnings
- 2X on United purchases.
- 2X at gas stations
- 2X on local transit and commuting (hride share services, taxicabs, train tickets, tolls, and mass transit)
- 1X on all other purchases
- Receive a one-year complimentary DashPass membership valid for both DoorDash and Caviar. DashPass provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. Activate by December 31, 2024.
- $0 annual fee
Learn here how to apply for the 30,000 bonus point promotion. (NOTE: This card is subject to Chase’s 5/24 rule. It’s also available to you if you do not have any United Club card and have not received a new cardmember bonus for this card in the past 24 months.)
Final Approach
United Airlines’ four co-branded Chase credit cards now feature limited-time welcome offers. But even if you aren’t a United enthusiast, remember you can redeem those points for award trips (booked through United) on one of their Star Alliance partners.
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5/24 makes things annoying.
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