Last updated: 11/30/2022

United Gateway

Earns: United MileagePlus

GigaTake:

The no annual fee makes is an acceptable choice if you want to earn United miles. There are likely other cards that offer you more valuable rewards, whether it’s cash back or more lucrative points cards.

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Here’s how much you would earn with this card

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Pros

  • An acceptable way to earn United miles without an annual fee.

Cons

  • No annual fee.
  • Other cards earn more.

See how the United Gateway compares to other credit cards

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Reward Rate = 2x

Value = 1.3 cents per point
Effective Value = 2.6 %

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Reward Rate = 2x

Value = 1.3 cents per point
Effective Value = 2.6 %

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4%

Reward Rate = 1x

Value = 1.3 cents per point
Effective Value = 1.3 %

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Welcome Bonus = 20,000

Value = 1.3 cents per point
Effective Value = $260

$5
$1700

Annual Fee = $0

$0
$695
Welcome Bonus
20,000

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Bonus Rating

Points

After you spend $1,000 in 3 months

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Spending Rewards
2x Gas

Very Good

very good

2x Local Transit and Commuting

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

2x United Airlines

Excellent

excellent

Excellent

In the top 15% of cards.

1x All Other

OK

OK

Is this card right for me?

That depends on your individual spending patterns. We have a tool that figures it out for you. Learn what you could earn.

Program Name
United MileagePlus
Gigapoints Value
1.3¢ per point
0.4¢ PER POINT
2¢+ PER POINT
Annual Fee
  • $0
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Additional perks of owning this card

25% Back on inflight purchases

25% back as a statement credit on purchases of food, beverages and Wi-Fi on board United-operated flights when you pay with your Gateway Card.

No blackout dates

As the primary Cardmember, you will also enjoy expanded award availability when you use miles to book any United-operated flight, any time, with no restrictions or blackout dates.

One-year complimentary DashPass,

one-year complimentary DashPass,

The Fine Print

PURCHASES APR 18.74% – 25.74%
BALANCE TRANSFER FEE Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
CASH ADVANCE APR 27.24% Variable
CASH ADVANCE FEE Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
LATE PAYMENTS Up to $40.
FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEE 0%