United Quest Card
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The middle child of the United lineup, with enough credits to cover the fee for regular flyers.
Welcome Bonus
Under review
Current claim suppressed
Spend Requirement
Under review
Annual Fee
Under review
Last recorded terms remain in the history below
Credit Score
700+
(Good-Excellent)
Historical Offers Chart
Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 90,000 | $4,000 in 3 mo | Bonus decreased: 100,000 → 90,000 · Spend: $5,000 → $4,000 | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2025-05 | 100,000 | $5,000 in 3 mo | Bonus increased: 60,000 → 100,000 · Spend: $4,000 → $5,000Refresh era: $350 AF, new credit stack | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2023-10 | 60,000 | $4,000 in 3 mo | Bonus decreased: 70,000 → 60,000 | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2022-08 | 70,000 | $4,000 in 3 mo | Bonus decreased: 80,000 → 70,000 · Spend: $5,000 → $4,000 | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2021-04 | 80,000 | $5,000 in 3 mo | Earliest recordLaunch offer | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
Primary-source verification log
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Last Recorded Earning Rates
These terms are historical context and are not presented as current.
- 3xUnited purchases
- 2xDining and select streaming
- 2xAll other travel
- 1xAll other purchases
Last Recorded Credits
- United travel credit$200
United purchase statement credits
- Renowned Hotels and Resorts credit$150
Booked through United Hotels
- Rideshare credit$100
Monthly statement credits, enrollment required
Last Recorded Benefits
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- ✦Free first and second checked bags for you and a companion
- ✦Anniversary award flight discount of up to 10,000 miles per year
- ✦Premier qualifying points boost from card spend
- ✦25% back on United inflight purchases
- ✦Expanded saver award availability
Why it earns its spot
- +Credits can more than cover the $350 fee for United regulars
- +Two free checked bags is a step above the Explorer
- +Strong recurring bonuses in the 80k to 100k range
Where it costs you
- −Credits require United-specific spend to unlock the value
- −United miles are mid-tier in value
- −Subject to Chase 5/24
The Compound Verdict
This is the sweet spot of the United lineup if you fly United several times a year but do not need a lounge. Use the travel credit and one checked-bag trip and the fee is already repaid. Casual United flyers should stay with the Explorer.
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