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United Club Card

A United Club membership with a card attached. The 2025 refresh raised the fee and stacked on credits.

8.1/10ChasepersonalUnited MileagePlus Miles5/24 applies
View Current OfferBest for: United loyalists who live in the lounge

Welcome Bonus

90,000

≈$1,080 value

Spend Requirement

$5,000

in 3 months

Annual Fee

$695

No FTF

Credit Score

740+

(Excellent)

Historical Offers Chart

Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.

Sign-Up Bonus (points)Spending Requirement ($)
037,50075,000112,500150,000$0$1,875$3,750$5,625$7,5002021-012022-012023-012024-012025-012026-01Sign-Up BonusSpending Requirement ($)

Last verified 2026-06-09 · spot an outdated offer? Tell us in the comments.

Earning Rates

  • 4xUnited purchases
  • 2xAll other travel and dining
  • 1xAll other purchases

Credits ($470/yr stated)

  • Renowned Hotels and Resorts credit$150

    Booked through United Hotels

  • Rideshare credit$100

    Monthly statement credits, enrollment required

  • Avis and Budget car rental credit$100

    Prepaid bookings

  • Instacart credit$120

    Monthly credits, enrollment required

Benefits

  • Full United Club membership, worth $750 if bought outright
  • Free first and second checked bags for you and a companion
  • Premier Access check-in, security and boarding
  • 25% back on United inflight purchases
  • Premier qualifying points boost from card spend

Why it earns its spot

  • +Club membership alone exceeds the annual fee
  • +Two free checked bags plus Premier Access smooths every trip
  • +4x on United spend is the best earn rate in the lineup

Where it costs you

  • $695 is a lot if you visit lounges rarely
  • Credit stack leans on enrollment and specific merchants
  • Subject to Chase 5/24

The Compound Verdict

Buy this card for the lounge, not the miles. If you would pay for a United Club membership anyway, the math is settled before the credits even start. If you fly United fewer than once a month, the Quest does the job at half the fee.

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