Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Welcome Bonus: 30,000 miles
  • +Purchase protection included
  • +No foreign transaction fees

Cons

Our Review

Take Off with the New United Gateway℠ Card

  • No annual fee and no foreign transaction fees
  • 30,000 bonus miles after $1,000 in purchases within 3 months
  • 2× miles on United purchases, United Hotels purchases, gas stations, local transit & commuting; 1× mile on all other spend
  • 0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months
  • 2 free checked bag credits per year after $10,000 in annual spend
  • 25% back on United in‑flight food, beverages, Wi‑Fi & Club premium drinks
  • Built‑in travel protections including trip cancellation/interruption, rental car coverage & purchase protection

Perfect for flyers who want a no‑cost way to earn United MileagePlus® rewards, this card lets you test an airline card while unlocking free checked bags and in‑flight credits. Manage your miles and perks effortlessly in the Chase Mobile® app, tap to pay with contactless security, and watch your rewards add up on every flight, fill‑up or commute.

Terms apply. Bonus miles, checked bag credits and in‑flight statement credits require qualifying purchases. See full terms at chase.com.

Rewards

All Spending

1x

United MileagePlus pts per dollar

Gas

2x

United MileagePlus pts per dollar

Transit

2x

United MileagePlus pts per dollar

United flights

2x

United MileagePlus pts per dollar

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See how much you could earn with this card based on your spending.

¢/ point
0.50¢
Groceries1x
$700/mo
Gas & EV2x
$200/mo
Transit2x
$100/mo
Restaurants1x
$300/mo
Pharmacy1x
$50/mo
Travel1x
$150/mo
Bills & recurring payments1x
$250/mo
Telecom1x
$150/mo
Entertainment & streaming1x
$100/mo
Office supplies1x
$0/mo
All other spending1x
$500/mo

Points Earned

33,600

United MileagePlus/yr

Estimated Value

$336

After Fees

+$336

1st Year Value

$636

incl. welcome bonus

Breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 1x8,400 pts
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 2x4,800 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 2x2,400 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 1x3,600 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 1x600 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 1x3,000 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 1x6,000 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Total monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year1.12x
Total points earned33,600 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year$336

Perks & Benefits

Concierge

24/7

Additional Benefits

  • Two checked bags on United- or United Express-operated flights after spending $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 United Club premium drinks.
  • Complimentary Visa Signature Concierge Service, 24 hours a day.

Travel Insurance

Trip Cancellation

Up to $1,500

Trip Interruption

Up to $1,500

Purchase Protection

Purchase Protection

Up to $500 / 120 days

Extended Warranty

+1 years

Auto Rental Collision (secondary, primary abroad)

Up to $60,000 / 31 days

View the insurance certificate (PDF)

Fees and interest rates

  • Annual Fee
    $0
  • Foreign currency conversion fee
    0%

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

  • Earn 30,000 bonus miles after spending $1,000 on qualifying purchases within the first three months of account opening.
  • 0% Intro APR for the first 12 months from account opening on purchases.
  • No annual fee.
  • 2x miles on United® purchases.
  • 2x miles at gas stations and on local transit & commuting.
  • 1x mile on all other purchases.
  • 25% back as a statement credit on eligible onboard food, beverages & Wi-Fi and on Club premium drinks.
  • Earn 2 checked bags certificates after you spend $10,000 in a calendar year.
  • Member FDIC

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