Cut and Paste from the Web Site.

The thing that you have to ask yourself is if the $140 fee is worth the EQM's earned with the card (10K after the first year, only 5 of that earned through ticket purchases). There are many that argue that you can get the fee waived. Others say they were not as successful.

Miles and Rewards*
Thousands of bonus miles...for getting started and staying with us
20,000 bonus miles after your first purchase
Double redeemable miles for every dollar charged on United and Star Alliance ticket purchases1
Double redeemable miles for every dollar charged on everyday purchases including groceries, dining, gas at the pump, and home improvement2
No limit to number of redeemable miles you can earn
1 redeemable mile for every $1 spent on all other purchases


You can earn up to 15,000 Elite Qualifying Miles in your first year (like the ones you earn by flying), plus up to 10,000 each year after that. Here's how:
5,000 Elite Qualifying miles after your first purchase
5,000 Elite Qualifying miles when you spend $35,000 each year with your card
Up to 5,000 Elite Qualifying miles for ticket purchases at united.com (1 mile per $1) each year

Special bonuses, too...*
Receive a free Roundtrip Companion Ticket upon the Anniversary Date of your account4
Free One-way, 1,000 mile, One-class Upgrade Certificate
$25 United Discount Travel Certificate


Visa Signature benefits
Purchasing power and protection year-round
No Pre-Set Spending Limit3
Zero Liability on Unauthorized Purchases
24–hour Personal Concierge Service