Chase
United GatewaySM Card
Key Features
| Annual Fee | $0.00 |
| Sign-up Bonus | Up to 40,000 bonus miles |
| Rewards Rate | 1x-5x Miles |
| Intro APR | 0% intro APR for 12 months from account opening on purchases. |
| Regular APR | a variable APR of 19.74Min. of (6.75+12.99) and 29.99%–28.24Min. of (6.75+21.49) and 29.99%. |
| Network | Visa |
About this card
The United GatewaySM Card earns a solid overall rating of 3.8, placing it firmly in the 'Good' to 'Excellent' category, especially for its niche. Its primary strength and defining feature is the absence of an annual fee (rated 4.5 for Fees), which makes it an incredibly accessible entry point into the United MileagePlus program. Complementing this is a strong rewards program for a no-annual-fee card (rated 3.9), featuring a generous sign-up bonus and decent earning rates on United flights, gas, and transit. The 0% introductory APR on purchases for 12 months adds further value, allowing new cardmembers to manage spending interest-free for a period. Additionally, the card benefits from no foreign transaction fees, making it suitable for international travel, and is backed by the reputable issuer, Chase. However, the card's main drawback is its potentially high regular APR (rated 2.7), which can become very expensive if a balance is carried after the introductory period. While the rewards are good for its class, they are entirely tied to United, limiting redemption flexibility, and some key travel perks require a substantial $10,000 annual spend. Overall, the United Gateway Card offers excellent value for casual United flyers, those new to airline rewards, or individuals seeking to earn miles without the commitment of an annual fee, provided they can avoid carrying a balance and incurring the high regular interest rates.
Pros & Cons
What's great
- No annual fee
- Introductory APR period for purchases
- Generous sign-up bonus opportunity
- No foreign transaction fees
- Accelerated rewards on airline purchases, gas, and transit
- Travel and purchase protection benefits
Things to consider
- High regular APR
- Rewards primarily tied to a specific airline and limited categories
- Key travel perks like free checked bags require significant annual spending
What this card offers
Sign-up bonuses
- Earn up to 40,000 bonus miles
- Earn 30,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
- Plus, earn 10,000 bonus miles after you add an authorized user to your account in the first 3 months your account is open.
Rewards
- 5x total miles on eligible United flights - 3x miles on the Primary Cardmember’s fare from United as a MileagePlus member, plus 2x miles on entire United purchase with the United Gateway 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 local transit and commuting including ride share services, taxicabs, train tickets, tolls, and mass transit.
- 1x mile on all other purchases.
Other features
- NEW! Save 10% or more on flights booked with miles after spending $10,000 in a calendar year. Premier members save even more.
- Earn 2 checked bags after you spend $10,000 in a calendar year.
- 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.
- No foreign transaction fees on purchases made with your Gateway Card outside the U.S.
- Auto Rental Coverage Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage provides reimbursement for theft and collision damage for most rental vehicles. In the U.S., coverage is secondary to your personal insurance.
- 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.
- Purchase Protection Covers your eligible new purchases for 120 days from the date of purchase against damage or theft up to $500 per item.
- 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.
- 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.
- Contactless - Just Tap To Pay For fast, easy and secure checkout simply tap to pay where you see the Contactless symbol.
- Apply for a card, use it the same day Receive instant access to your card by adding it to a digital wallet, like Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay.
- United Card Events from Chase and United MileagePlus Exclusive Events Pursue more of your passions with United Card Events from Chase. As a Cardmember, you will be delighted with opportunities to purchase private, curated once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
- MileagePlus miles don't expire.
Additional Notes
This credit card is not available to either (i) current cardmembers of this credit card, or (ii) previous cardmembers of this credit card who received a new cardmember bonus for this credit card within the last 24 months. Offers may vary depending on where you apply, for example online or in a branch, and can change over time.