Best Credit Card for United Airlines
Travel · Updated April 2026
Frequent United flyer? Earn bonus miles on direct purchases and maximize your MileagePlus balance.
Pro Tips
- •United Explorer Card earns 2x on United purchases
- •Chase Sapphire cards earn 5x on travel booked via Chase
- •Transfer Chase points to United at 1:1 ratio
Top Cards for United Airlines
#7
American Express Business Platinum
American Express · $695/yr · Flights (Amex Travel)
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Apply ~$216/yr
Your United Airlines Spending Scenario
How much do you spend at United Airlines per month? We'll show your annual rewards with each card.
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$3,600/yr| Card | Rate | Annual Rewards | Fee | Net Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Citi Strata Premier CardBest | 10x | +$360 | -$95 | +$265 |
 Chase Freedom Unlimited | 5% | +$180 | Free | +$180 |
 Chase Freedom Flex | 5% | +$180 | Free | +$180 |
 Brex Card | 5x | +$180 | Free | +$180 |
 Chase Sapphire Preferred | 5x | +$270 | -$95 | +$175 |
Based on $3,600/yr at United Airlines. Actual rewards may vary.
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