Sep 10, 2017, 9:18 pm
Last edit by: TravelinSperry
United Gateway Card Benefits
- No annual fee
- 2 miles per $1 spent on United purchases, gas stations and local transit / commuting / ride sharing
- 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases
- 25% back as a statement credit on food and beverage purchases onboard United-operated flights (and inflight wi-fi purchase)
- Expanded award availability (XN)
- No foreign transaction fees
- Roadside Dispatch
- Travel and Emergency Assistance Service
- Purchase protection "Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account"
United TravelBank Card Benefits
- No annual fee
- 2% in TravelBank cash per $1 spent on United purchases, such as airline tickets, seat upgrades and bag fees
- 1.5% in TravelBank cash per $1 spent on all other purchases
- 25% back as a statement credit on food and beverage purchases onboard United-operated flights (and inflight wi-fi purchase)
- No foreign transaction fees
- Redeem starting with $1 in TravelBank cash
- Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
- Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
the TravelBank Card doesn't offer perks like free checked bags, priority boarding, or access to United's clubs.
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Chase and United are hoping to capitalize on the dissatisfaction in this space by winning over the leisure traveler who flies a handful of times each year, prioritizes cash back, and would balk at paying annual fees — an approach that shouldn't cannibalize business from existing United cards.
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Chase and United are hoping to capitalize on the dissatisfaction in this space by winning over the leisure traveler who flies a handful of times each year, prioritizes cash back, and would balk at paying annual fees — an approach that shouldn't cannibalize business from existing United cards.
Chase United TravelBank Card becoming non-cashback Chase MP Gateway Card 21 Sept 2020
Sep 5, 2017, 10:44 pm
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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Chase United TravelBank Card becoming non-cashback Chase MP Gateway Card 21 Sept 2020
Chase and United are coming out with a new card called the United TravelBank Card. The card features include
There will be no minimum accumulation required to use the cash back. Additionally, this card does not come with priority boarding, complimentary checked bags, or one time UA Club passes.
Business Insider Article
Chase Landing Page
Definitely not the greatest card as there are better cash back rewards out there. However, the 25% off food and beverage seems interesting. All in all, its better than the MileagePlus GO Visa Prepaid Card
- $0 Annual Fee
- 2% TravelBank Cash Back on UA Purchases
- 1.5% TravelBank Cash Back on All Other Purchases
- 25% Off Food and Beverages Purchased on United Flights
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
- Signup Bonus of $150 TravelBank Cash by Spending $1,000 in the First Three Months
There will be no minimum accumulation required to use the cash back. Additionally, this card does not come with priority boarding, complimentary checked bags, or one time UA Club passes.
Business Insider Article
Chase Landing Page
Definitely not the greatest card as there are better cash back rewards out there. However, the 25% off food and beverage seems interesting. All in all, its better than the MileagePlus GO Visa Prepaid Card
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Sep 5, 2017 at 10:53 pm Reason: Title updated per OP request
Sep 6, 2017, 6:17 am
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: New York, NY
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Sep 6, 2017, 7:36 am
#4
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
Programs: UA 1K / *G, Marriott Bonvoy Gold; Avis PC
Posts: 9,002
The only attractive feature, relative to my main cards (CSR, Chase Freedom w/rotating categories, and Presidential Plus) is the 1.5% cash back on all spending. That said, not sure I value the TravelBank funds more than the FPQMs. I might sign up because of the $150 bonus, which is extremely easy for me to hit.
The other upshot is maybe there will be more responsive support for the united.com Club?!
The other upshot is maybe there will be more responsive support for the united.com Club?!
Sep 6, 2017, 11:36 am
#7
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Boston MA
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott T, HH D, IHG SA.
Posts: 150
I am only wondering whether it is eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades when traveling on award tickets on United-operated flights. （Upgrade X fare...）
For me, the best thing about Explorer card is X-upgrade (don't have too many chance to use it tho)..
From United:https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...e/default.aspx
For me, the best thing about Explorer card is X-upgrade (don't have too many chance to use it tho)..
From United:https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...e/default.aspx
Sep 6, 2017, 11:59 am
#8
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: SFO
Programs: BART Platinum, AA Plat Pro
Posts: 1,158
Apparently the AmEx DL Blue card does not count towards the MQD waiver unless you also have a Gold/Plat/Reserve card, so clearly we can assume that you cannot get the PQD waiver with this card alone.
25% Off Food and Beverages Purchased on United Flights
Last edited by milypan; Sep 6, 2017 at 12:06 pm Reason: Updated info on DL AmEx card
Sep 6, 2017, 7:39 pm
#9
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: DL Gold, UA nothing (ex-GS), Marriott lifetime Plat, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 920
Sep 6, 2017, 8:25 pm
#11
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
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It's not eligible according to the Upgrading Award Tickets section. Only Explorer, Club, and Presidential Plus are.
Sep 7, 2017, 6:01 am
#12
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Boston MA
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott T, HH D, IHG SA.
Posts: 150
It's not eligible according to the Upgrading Award Tickets section. Only Explorer, Club, and Presidential Plus are.
Sep 7, 2017, 7:51 pm
#13
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
Programs: UA 1K / *G, Marriott Bonvoy Gold; Avis PC
Posts: 9,002
Looks like the application is live. Just got approved for a pretty large credit line (mainly because I already have so much credit with Chase...). Will enjoy pocketing that $150 TravelBank credit shortly
Sep 10, 2017, 4:59 pm
#14
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,095
The only attractive feature, relative to my main cards (CSR, Chase Freedom w/rotating categories, and Presidential Plus) is the 1.5% cash back on all spending. That said, not sure I value the TravelBank funds more than the FPQMs. I might sign up because of the $150 bonus, which is extremely easy for me to hit.
The other upshot is maybe there will be more responsive support for the united.com Club?!
The other upshot is maybe there will be more responsive support for the united.com Club?!
Sep 10, 2017, 5:32 pm
#15
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,828
The UA travel benefits of the card is still fuzzy and seems minimal if not non-existent (outside of the in-flight food discount).