United Quest Card General Travel

Earn 2 global Economy Plus seat upgrade certificates for extra legroom on international flights when you spend $40K annually.

Pro Tips

1. 1Economy Plus provides 3-5 inches of extra legroom - valuable on long international flights
2. 2Certificates are valid for 12 months from issue date
3. 3Works on United and United Express global flights

Value Analysis

Estimated Value

$25

Get reimbursed for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS application fees with automatic statement credits every 4 years

Pro Tips

1. 1Choose Global Entry over TSA PreCheck - costs $120 but includes TSA PreCheck plus expedited customs clearance
2. 2Credit renews every 4 years with your membership renewal
3. 3Authorized users get their own $120 credit, so family members can each apply

Value Analysis

Estimated Value

$25

Board early with priority boarding on all United flights, securing overhead bin space before general boarding.

Pro Tips

1. 1Ensures you'll find overhead bin space on full flights
2. 2Benefit extends to all companions on your same reservation
3. 3Allow 2 weeks after account opening for priority boarding to activate

Value Analysis

Estimated Value

$10

Skip the 3% foreign transaction fee on international purchases. Save $150 on every $5,000 spent abroad.

Pro Tips

1. 1Save 3% on all international spending compared to cards that charge foreign transaction fees
2. 2On $5,000 in international spend, you save $150 in fees
3. 3Works for online purchases from foreign websites, not just in-person transactions

Free first and second checked bags for you plus one companion. Save up to $440 per round-trip on United flights.

Pro Tips

1. 1Covers both first AND second bags for both travelers - saves up to $220 per person round-trip
2. 2Works on all United and United Express flights, domestic and international
3. 3For the first 90 days, benefit works even if you didn't pay with the card
4. 4Companion must be on same reservation to receive benefit

Value Analysis

Face Value

$90

Estimated Value

$81