Chase and United have a suite of co-branded credit cards. We’ve just seen some great new limited time welcome offers rolled out on the personal versions of these cards. I wanted to go over the details of these offers, as this could be a great reason to pick up a United card.
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Chase United MileagePlus credit card offers
For a limited time, Chase and United are offering elevated bonuses on their suite of personal co-branded credit cards. Note that you’re potentially eligible for the bonuses on each of these cards, and Chase’s typical application rules apply. Let’s go over all the details.
United Club Infinite Card: 90K miles
For applications through August 7, 2024, the United Club℠ Infinite Card is offering a welcome bonus of 90,000 MileagePlus miles after spending $5,000 within the first three months. This card has a $525 annual fee, and offers a variety of perks, including:
- A United Club membership
- A free first & second checked bag
- Premier Access travel services, including priority check-in, security, boarding, and more
- MileagePlus Premier elite upgrades on award tickets, including for companions
- A 10% discount on select economy award tickets
- 10,000 bonus MileagePlus miles for joining CLEAR
- IHG One Rewards Platinum status, plus a $75 credit with IHG
Read a full review of the United Club Infinite Card.
United Quest Card: 70K miles + 500 PQPs
For applications through August 7, 2024, the United Quest℠ Card is offering a welcome bonus of 70,000 MileagePlus miles plus 500 Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs) after spending $4,000 within the first three months. The card has a $250 annual fee, and perks include the following:
- Up to a $125 annual credit for United purchases
- An award flight credit of up to 10,000 MileagePlus miles per year
- A free first & second checked bag
- 25% savings on United inflight purchases, including of food, beverages, and Wi-Fi
- MileagePlus Premier elite upgrades on award tickets
Read a full review of the United Quest Card.
United Explorer Card: 60K miles
For applications through August 7, 2024, the United℠ Explorer Card offers a welcome bonus of 60,000 MileagePlus miles after spending $3,000 within the first three months. The card has a $95 annual fee that’s waived the first year, and perks include the following:
- Two United Club passes annually
- A free first checked bag
- Priority boarding
- 25% savings on United flight purchases, including of food, beverages, and Wi-Fi
- MileagePlus Premier elite upgrades on award tickets
Read a full review of the United Explorer Card.
United Gateway Card: 30K miles
For applications through August 7, 2024, the United Gateway℠ Card is offering a welcome bonus of 30,000 MileagePlus miles after spending $1,000 within the first three months. The card has no annual fee, and perks include the following:
- 25% savings on United inflight purchases, including of food, beverages, and Wi-Fi
- 2x miles on United purchases, gas stations, and local commuting and transit, all with no foreign transaction fees
Read a full review of the United Gateway Card.
Which Chase United Airlines credit card is best?
As you can see, there are four personal United credit cards to choose from, and it can be tough to decide which card makes the most sense. In general, I’d recommend choosing a card based on the size of the welcome bonus, and also how the perks match up with your travel patterns.
As a general rule of thumb:
- The United Club Infinite Card is offering a great welcome bonus, so if you’d benefit from a United Club membership for at least a year, I’d probably pick up that card
- The United Quest Card has the annual fee that’s easiest to justify, given the $125 annual United travel credit, and other perks, which should offset the annual fee if you fly the airline with any frequency
- The United Explorer Card is one of the most perks-rich mid-range airline credit cards out there, and offers valuable benefits for the occasional United flyer
- Personally I wouldn’t apply directly for the United Gateway Card, simply because the bonus is so much smaller than on the other cards, and you could downgrade another type of United credit card to the no annual fee card as long as you’ve had it for at least 12 months
Bottom line
United and Chase have a suite of co-branded credit cards. For applications through August 7, 2024, we’re seeing improved welcome offers on all of these cards, making this the ideal time to apply. There are several cards to choose from, ranging from the bonus of 90K miles on the premium United Club Infinite Card, to the bonus of 30K miles on the no annual fee United Gateway Card.
Do you plan on picking up a United credit card with an elevated bonus?
Does Chase match the higher SUB of United cards like they do with their own cards?
Can you have multiple Chase - United personal cards and get the SUP? I’m wondering if I should apply in a certain order.