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UnitedSM Business Card
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UnitedSM Business Card

BusinessTravelAirlineDiningGasHotelIntro OfferNo Foreign Transaction Fees

Key Features

Annual Fee$150.00
Sign-up BonusUp to 110,000 miles + 2,000 PQP
Rewards RateUp to 8x United miles
Regular APR
19.74Min. of (6.75+12.99) and 29.99%–28.24Min. of (6.75+21.49) and 29.99% variable APR.
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Best for those with
Very Good Credit

About this card

The UnitedSM Business Card receives an overall rating of 3.9, placing it firmly in the 'Good' to 'Excellent' category. This card is an exceptional choice for its specific target audience: small business owners who are loyal United Airlines flyers and can consistently pay their balance in full. Its strengths are truly outstanding, boasting a very strong Rewards Rating of 4.3 due to exceptional earning rates (up to 8x miles on United flights, 2x on valuable business categories like gas, dining, and office supplies) and a generous sign-up bonus. The card further distinguishes itself with an extensive array of travel benefits and annual credits, which include United Club passes, a free first checked bag, and over $600 in various annual credits. These benefits mean the $150 annual fee, while present, is more than justified, leading to an excellent Fees Rating of 4.1. The card's reputation is robust, praised by experts and users alike for its clear value proposition within the United ecosystem. However, a significant drawback is its 'Poor' APR Rating of 1.5, featuring a high variable APR (19.74%-28.24%) and no introductory APR period. This makes carrying a balance extremely costly and would quickly erode any value gained from rewards and benefits. For businesses that cannot guarantee paying their statement in full each month, this card becomes significantly less attractive. Despite this critical weakness, its strong performance across rewards, benefits, and fees for its niche pushes its rating high, reflecting a product that excels for its intended users while posing a considerable risk for others.

3.9
Overall Rating

Pros & Cons

What's great

  • Generous sign-up bonus
  • High rewards rate
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Lounge membership
  • Luxury perks
  • Comprehensive travel and purchase protections

Things to consider

  • Annual fee
  • High regular APR
  • No intro APR period

What this card offers

Sign-up bonuses

  • Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles + 2,000 Premier qualifying points (PQP) after qualifying activities.
  • Earn 100,000 bonus miles + 2,000 PQP after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
  • Plus, earn 10,000 bonus miles after you add an employee card to your account in the first 3 months your account is open.

Rewards

  • NEW! 8x total miles on eligible United flights - 6x miles on the Primary Cardmember's fare from United as a MileagePlus member, plus 2x miles on entire United purchase with United Business Card. Mileage earning differs for Basic Economy or base option tickets. Premier members earn even more.
  • 2x miles on all other eligible United purchases.
  • 2x miles at gas stations
  • 2x miles on dining including eligible delivery services.
  • 2x miles at office supply stores
  • 2x miles on local transit including ride share services, taxicabs, train tickets, tolls and mass transit.
  • 1x mile on all other purchases

Other features

  • 2 United ClubSM one-time passes each year, a free first checked bag, and over $600 in annual partner credits.
  • 2 United Club one-time passes per year
  • Over a $100 value. Relax in comfort while waiting for your flight with complimentary beverages, snacks, high-speed Wi-Fi and more.
  • $125 United travel credit - Receive after making 5 United flight purchases of $100 or more each calendar year with your UnitedSM Business Card.
  • Up to $100 in credits annually - Receive on prepaid hotel stays purchased directly through United Hotels with your UnitedSM Business Card.
  • Up to $100 in credits each calendar year - Enroll to receive on rideshare purchases when paying with your UnitedSM Business Card.
  • Up to $50 in United travel credits annually - Receive when you book Avis or Budget car rental directly through cars.united.com and pay with your UnitedSM Business Card.
  • Up to $120 in Instacart credits each calendar year - Receive for purchases made directly through Instacart with your UnitedSM Business Card. Terms apply.
  • Up to $100 in credits annually - Receive on flights purchased directly through JSX with your UnitedSM Business Card.
  • Up to $25 in credits on FareLock purchases annually - Receive when you buy FareLock on a United - or United Express - operated flight.
  • NEW! Save 10% or more when booking flights with miles. Premier members save even more.
  • Free first checked bag - the primary Cardmember and one traveling companion can each check a first standard bags for free - save up to $200 per roundtrip.
  • Earn 2 continental U.S. Economy Plus seat upgrades after spending $25,000 each calendar year.
  • Priority boarding - the primary Cardmember and companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding.
  • 25% back on United inflight and Club premium drink purchases
  • 5,000-mile better-together anniversary bonus - You'll receive 5,000 bonus miles each year on your UnitedSM Business Card anniversary when you have both the UnitedSM Business Card and a personal Chase United card.
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • United Card Events from Chase and United MileagePlus Exclusive Events
  • Employee cards at no additional cost - Employee cards let you set individual spending limits and help you earn rewards even faster.
  • Auto Rental Coverage - Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary when renting for business purposes and provides reimbursement up to $60,000 for theft and collision damage for most rental vehicles with an MSRP of $125,000 or less.
  • Baggage Delay Insurance - Reimburses you up to $100 a day for up to 3 days for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing when baggage is delayed over 6 hours.
  • Lost Luggage Reimbursement - Provides reimbursement up to $3,000 per covered traveler for the cost to repair or replace checked or carry-on baggage that is lost, damaged or stolen during a covered trip.
  • Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance - You can be reimbursed up to $1,500 per covered traveler and $6,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable passenger fares, if your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather or other covered situations.
  • Trip Delay Reimbursement - If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 12 hours or requires an overnight stay, you are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per covered traveler.
  • Purchase Protection - Covers your eligible new purchases for 120 days from the date of purchase against damage or theft up to $10,000 per item.
  • Extended Warranty Protection - Extends the time period of the manufacturer's U.S. warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less, up to four years from the date of purchase.
  • Visa Concierge - Get complimentary Visa Signature Concierge Service 24 hours a day. Find tickets to the top sports and entertainment events, make dinner reservations and even get help sending the perfect gift.
  • Contactless - Just Tap To Pay - For fast, easy and secure checkout simply tap to pay where you see the Contactless symbol.
  • Chase Pay Over Time lets eligible Chase business card customers break up credit card expenses into manageable payments. No interest - just a fixed monthly fee with plan durations that range from 3-24 months.
  • 3-Month Complimentary Instacart+ Membership - Get complimentary Instacart+ Membership for three months, including unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees on eligible orders. After that, you're automatically enrolled in Instacart+ at 25% off the annual rate. Service fees and Terms apply. Benefits end 12/31/27.

Additional Notes

MileagePlus miles never expire.

Ratings

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UnitedSM Business Card Review | Creditminds