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Old Feb 22, 2026 | 4:45 pm
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seacarl
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Credit Card for GS Members

With the recent changes announced for Mileage Plus, I did not see any carve outs for Global Services. Mileage earnings on paid tickets go down unless you have an appropriate United credit card, and Mileage prices for award tickets are higher for non-credit card holders (10-15% discount for credit card holders).

As a lifetime GS, I have not found any of the credit cards attractive: I already get free checked bags, Economy Plus seating, Club access, early boarding. The points earning on spend isn't great on the cards - generally cards like Chase Sapphire Reserve or Preferred are a more flexible place to earn points.

Does United have a card that targets GS members? What cards are other GS considering or holding?
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