United MileagePlus
United MileagePlus is a airline program linked to 15 cards in the Madeen catalog. Madeen uses about 1.2¢ per point for effective-rate comparisons. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
LAST REVIEWED • snapshot 2026-06-01
What is United MileagePlus?
United Airlines loyalty program. Earn on United co-branded cards and transfer from Chase and other partners. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Which cards earn United MileagePlus?
Madeen tracks 15 U.S. credit cards earning United MileagePlus. Rankings below use effective rate — multiplier times catalog cents-per-point. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
How valuable is United MileagePlus?
Madeen effective-rate analysis assumes about 1.2 cents per miles for comparison across categories. Your redemption value may differ. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
How does United MileagePlus compare to cash back?
United MileagePlus can beat flat cash back when multipliers and redemptions align; see related cards sorted by Madeen effective rate. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Related credit cards
Ranked by Madeen effective rate in each card's strongest category. Issuer terms control current offers.
| Card | Issuer | Top category | Effective rate | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Community Visa Max Cash Preferred | United Community | Other | 5% | $0 |
| UnitedOne Credit Union Visa Max Cash Preferred | UnitedOne Credit Union | Other | 5% | $0 |
| United Community Visa Everyday Rewards+ | United Community | Dining | 4% | $0 |
| United Community Visa Travel Rewards+ | United Community | Gas | 4% | $99 |
| UnitedOne Credit Union Visa Everyday Rewards+ | UnitedOne Credit Union | Dining | 4% | $0 |
| UnitedOne Credit Union Visa Travel Rewards+ | UnitedOne Credit Union | Gas | 4% | $99 |
| United Community Visa Business Cash Preferred | United Community | Dining | 3% | $0 |
| UnitedOne Credit Union Visa Business Cash Preferred | UnitedOne Credit Union | Dining | 3% | $0 |
| United℠ Business Card | Chase | Dining | 2.4% | $150 |
| United Club℠ Card | Chase | Dining | 2.4% | $695 |
| United℠ Explorer Card | Chase | Dining | 2.4% | $150 |
| United Gateway℠ Card | Chase | Gas | 2.4% | $0 |
| United MileagePlus | Chase | Dining | 2.4% | $0 |
| United MileagePlus Select | Chase | Dining | 2.4% | $0 |
| United℠ Presidential Plus℠ | Chase | Travel | 2.4% | $450 |
Frequently asked questions
What benefits do I get with my United MileagePlus card?
United Airlines loyalty program. Earn on United co-branded cards and transfer from Chase and other partners. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
How much is 50,000 United MileagePlus miles worth?
United MileagePlus value depends on how you earn and redeem rewards. Madeen compares related cards by effective rate using catalog data — see the related cards table on this page. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
What are the rewards of the United card?
United Airlines loyalty program. Earn on United co-branded cards and transfer from Chase and other partners. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
What is the best offer on the United Chase card?
United Airlines loyalty program. Earn on United co-branded cards and transfer from Chase and other partners. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
What is United MileagePlus?
United Airlines loyalty program. Earn on United co-branded cards and transfer from Chase and other partners. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Which credit cards earn United MileagePlus?
Madeen tracks 15 cards that earn United MileagePlus. See the related cards table on this page for effective rates and annual fees. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
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Madeen analysis. Data from catalog snapshot 2026-06-01. Last reviewed 2026-06-01. Reviewed by Madeen editorial review. Issuer pages control rewards, fees, benefits, and eligibility.