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At a glance

Rewards rates

5x
Earn 5x total miles on eligible United flights.
2x
Earn 2x miles on all other eligible United® purchases.
2x
Earn 2x miles at gas stations, and on local transit and commuting.
1x
Earn 1x mile on all other purchases.

Intro offer

Limited Time: Best Offer Ever

Earn up to 50,000 miles

Earn 40,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Plus, 0% intro APR for 12 months from account opening on purchases. Learn more.

Introductory purchases APR

0% Intro APR on Purchases for 12 months

Ongoing purchases APR

19.99% - 28.49% Variable

Ongoing balance transfer APR

19.99% - 28.49% Variable

Ongoing cash advance APR

28.74% Variable

Ongoing penalty APR

Up to 29.99%

Annual fee

$0

Recommended credit

Good Credit, Excellent Credit

More details

  • Earn up to 50,000 bonus miles
  • 0% intro APR for the first 12 months from account opening on purchases & no annual fee.

At a glance

Rewards rates

5x
Earn 5x total miles on eligible United flights.
2x
Earn 2x miles on all other eligible United® purchases.
2x
Earn 2x miles at gas stations, and on local transit and commuting.
1x
Earn 1x mile on all other purchases.

Intro offer

Limited Time: Best Offer Ever

Earn up to 50,000 miles

Earn 40,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Plus, 0% intro APR for 12 months from account opening on purchases. Learn more.

Introductory purchases APR

0% Intro APR on Purchases for 12 months

Ongoing purchases APR

19.99% - 28.49% Variable

Ongoing balance transfer APR

19.99% - 28.49% Variable

Ongoing cash advance APR

28.74% Variable

Ongoing penalty APR

Up to 29.99%

Annual fee

$0

Recommended credit

Good Credit, Excellent Credit

More details

  • Earn up to 50,000 bonus miles
  • 0% intro APR for the first 12 months from account opening on purchases & no annual fee.
  • 5x total miles on eligible United flights and 2x miles on all other eligible United® purchases
  • 2x miles at gas stations, on local transit and commuting
  • 1x mile on all other purchases
  • 25% back as a statement credit on purchases of food, beverages and Wi-Fi on board United-operated flights and on Club premium drinks when you pay with your Gateway Card
  • Earn 2 first standard checked bags after you spend $10,000 in a calendar year
  • Save 10% or more on flights booked with miles after spending $10,000 in a calendar year
  • Member FDIC
at Chase's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.

Our take

TPG editor's rating
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3

Overview

This is the most basic of United’s credit cards, with no annual fee, but you can still accrue miles fast thanks to its welcome offer, and earning rates of 2x on eligible United purchases, gas stations and local transits and commuting. It’s also a good choice for international travel thanks to the fact that it waives foreign transaction fees. (Partner offer)

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Pros

  • No annual fee.
  • Earn 2 miles per dollar spent on a variety of purchases, including eligible United, gas stations and local transit and commuting
  • No foreign transaction fees

Cons

  • Earning for two checked bags requires $10,000 in spending each calendar year
  • More limited travel and purchase protections than with other United cards

Who is this card good for?

If you’re just getting into the United ecosystem or with airline miles in general, the United Gateway card might be a great choice for you. It does not charge an annual fee, so you don’t have to worry about squeezing tons of value from it year after year, and you can still use it to earn extra miles on both United flights and everyday purchases.

Earning rewards

This card earns 2 miles per dollar spent on eligible United purchases, at gas stations and on local transit and commuting — including taxis, ride-hailing services, train tickets, tolls and mass transit. It also earns 1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases.

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Limited Time: Best Offer Ever

Earn up to 50,000 miles

Earn 40,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Plus, 0% intro APR for 12 months from account opening on purchases. Learn more.

at Chase's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
  • Rewards Rates

    1 - 5X miles

  • Annual Fee

    $0

  • Regular APR

    19.99% - 28.49% Variable

  • Recommended Credit

    Good Credit, Excellent Credit

at Chase's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
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