Save up to $36 off your next United flight with this targeted Chase Offer
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available.
Right now, there’s a targeted Chase Offer for 5% back on purchases with United Airlines. If you plan to purchase a United Airlines flight within the next week, this offer could be an easy way to save.
There are some restrictions you need to know, however. Here are the offer details.
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Earn 5% back on United Airlines purchases with Chase Offers
Chase Offers are targeted discounts for purchases you might make anyway. They are similar to Amex Offers in that you must add each offer to your card before making your purchase. Once you’ve satisfied the offer’s terms, the discount will be automatic. You can find available Chase Offers by logging into your Chase online account.
If you’re one of the lucky targeted cardholders, you can save 5% when you spend at least $50 on United Airlines purchases — with the following stipulations:
- You can earn a maximum of $36 back with this offer. That means you’ll only earn 5% cash back for up to $720.
- The offer states that it is to be used for “United Airlines ticket purchase.”
- The offer expires Aug. 1, 2022. You don’t have to take your trip by Aug. 1; you just have to purchase your flights.
- This is a one-time offer. You won’t get 5% back for multiple purchases.
Related: Full guide to Chase Offers
It’s worth noting that several United Airlines credit cards come with the first checked bag free for you and a travel buddy on your itinerary — but you must pay with your United Airlines credit card to get this benefit. If you’re targeted for this Chase Offer on a credit card other than a United Airlines card, it may be worth ignoring this offer if you’ll have to forfeit free checked bags.
United charges $30 each way for checked bags. If you’re in the habit of checking bags, a 5% return on your ticket is almost certainly not the better deal.
In theory, you could purchase a United Economy ticket for the future and then cancel it as a means of effectively purchasing United credit at a discount. United allows you to change or cancel your flights for free (as long as they’re not in Basic Economy). You could purchase a $720 fare, cancel it and receive $720 in credits for $684. This could be a good option if you intend to pay for United flights in the future.
Related: How to change or cancel a United Airlines flight
Bottom line
Targeted Chase credit cardholders can earn 5% back on United Airlines flights, with a cap of $36. The offer expires Aug. 1, 2022, so you’ve got one week to use this Chase Offer. Just remember: If you’re planning to check a bag, it’s likely better to use your cobranded United card to make the purchase — even if it doesn’t come with the current offer.
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There's a lot to love about the Amex Gold card. It's been a fan favorite during the pandemic because of its fantastic rewards rate on restaurants (that includes takeout and delivery in the U.S.!) and U.S. supermarkets. If you're hitting the skies soon, you'll also earn bonus points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders) and up to $120 in annual dining statement credits at eligible partners, there's no reason that the foodie shouldn't add this card to their wallet. Enrollment required.Pros
- 4x on dining at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1x)
- 3x on flights booked directly with the airline or with Amex Travel
- Welcome bonus of 60,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first six months
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- Weak on travel outside of flights and everyday spending bonus categories
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber/food credits
- Few travel perks and protections
- Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® Points at Restaurants, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S., and earn 4X Membership Rewards® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1X).
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and each month automatically get $10 in Uber Cash for Uber Eats orders or Uber rides in the U.S., totaling up to $120 per year.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings and earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, Milk Bar and select Shake Shack locations. Enrollment required.
- Choose the color that suits your style. Gold or Rose Gold.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $250.
- Terms Apply.
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| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® Points at Restaurants, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S. |
| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1X). |
| 3X | Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com. |
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Why We Chose It
There's a lot to love about the Amex Gold card. It's been a fan favorite during the pandemic because of its fantastic rewards rate on restaurants (that includes takeout and delivery in the U.S.!) and U.S. supermarkets. If you're hitting the skies soon, you'll also earn bonus points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders) and up to $120 in annual dining statement credits at eligible partners, there's no reason that the foodie shouldn't add this card to their wallet. Enrollment required.Pros
- 4x on dining at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1x)
- 3x on flights booked directly with the airline or with Amex Travel
- Welcome bonus of 60,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first six months
Cons
- Weak on travel outside of flights and everyday spending bonus categories
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber/food credits
- Few travel perks and protections
- Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® Points at Restaurants, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S., and earn 4X Membership Rewards® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1X).
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and each month automatically get $10 in Uber Cash for Uber Eats orders or Uber rides in the U.S., totaling up to $120 per year.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings and earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, Milk Bar and select Shake Shack locations. Enrollment required.
- Choose the color that suits your style. Gold or Rose Gold.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $250.
- Terms Apply.
- See Rates & Fees