Top perks
There are quite a few benefits to carrying the United Quest℠ Card.
Sign-up bonus
New cardholders can earn United MileagePlus Miles and 500 PQP after spending $4,000 on qualifying purchases in the first 3 months of opening an account, plus annual fee waived.
With a sizable bonus for a reasonable amount of spending, the United Quest℠ Card compares well to the best sign-up bonus credit cards. You could book multiple domestic or international flights with United miles. The value of United miles depends on how you use them, but you can generally get $0.01 to $0.015 per mile. Based on that, the sign-up bonus can be worth $600 to $900.
$125 annual United purchase credit
Each account anniversary year, you can get up to $125 in statement credits toward United purchases charged to your United Quest℠ Card. The credit covers most types of purchases made with United, including tickets, upgrades, baggage charges, other fees, and in-flight services. Travelers who fly with United should have no trouble using this spending credit.
Rewards
The United Quest℠ Card earns miles on purchases. Here are the rates it offers:
- 3 miles per dollar on United purchases
- 2 miles per dollar on other eligible travel purchases
- 2 miles per dollar on dining, including eligible delivery services
- 2 miles per dollar on select streaming services
- 1 mile per dollar on other eligible purchases
You can earn plenty of extra miles with bonus rewards on United, travel, and restaurant spending. And select streaming services are a valuable bonus category that isn't offered by many travel rewards cards.
Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit
Every four years, you can get a statement credit of up to $100 toward a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck membership fee. All you need to do is charge the fee to your United Quest℠ Card. Each of these trusted traveler programs let you pass through expedited airport security. Global Entry offers faster security screening when entering the United States. TSA PreCheck has its own security lanes at U.S. airports.
Between the two options, Global Entry is the best choice. A Global Entry membership includes a TSA PreCheck membership, so you get to use both programs. If you sign up for TSA PreCheck, you'll only get the benefits of that program.
Free checked bags
On United-operated flights, you and one travel companion on the same reservation can each check up to two bags for free. United's standard baggage charges are $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second. If you normally check one or two bags, then you'll save on every flight. You must purchase tickets with the United Quest℠ Card to qualify for this benefit.
Two annual 5,000-mile award flight credits
After completing an eligible award flight with United, you'll receive a 5,000-mile credit to your frequent flyer account. You can get this credit up to twice per account anniversary year, for a total of 10,000 miles.
Priority boarding
You and any travel companions on the same reservation will be eligible for priority boarding on United flights. To qualify, you must include your MileagePlus number in the reservation. Priority boarding gets you on the plane before the general boarding group, but after MileagePlus® Premier® members, travelers with Premier Access®, and those who need special assistance.
25% back on United in-flight purchases
If you purchase food, beverages, or wifi on United-operated flights using your United Quest℠ Card, you'll receive 25% back as a statement credit.
Hotel and resort benefits
On stays booked through The Luxury Hotel and Resort Collection, you get complimentary benefits courtesy of your United card. These benefits may include room upgrades, complimentary daily breakfast for two, early check-in and late check-out (if available), and more.
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Travel protections
Eligible travel purchases paid for with your United Quest℠ Card qualify for the following travel protections:
- Trip cancellation/interruption insurance
- Baggage delay insurance
- Lost luggage reimbursement
- Trip delay reimbursement
- Auto rental damage collision waiver
Purchase protections
Many of the best credit cards offer complimentary protections while you shop, and this one is no exception. Here's what it offers on eligible spending:
- Purchase protection for damage or theft
- Extended warranty coverage
No foreign transaction fees
If you do any traveling outside the United States, then you need a credit card with no foreign transaction fees. This card fits the bill, as you won't accumulate any extra charges on international purchases.
