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The United Club Infinite Card<\/a> was launched in March 2020 to replace the United Club Card, and the United Quest Card<\/a> was launched in April 2021 as a brand-new offering that sits between United’s entry-level and ultra-premium card options.<\/p>\n

If you’re a loyal United flyer and wondering whether to apply for one or the other, this guide should help you determine which is best for you.<\/p>\n

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United Quest vs. United Club Infinite comparison<\/h2>\n
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Card\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\nUnited Quest<\/strong><\/th>\nUnited Club Infinite\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Annual fee\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n$250<\/td>\n$525<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sign-up bonus\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEarn 60,000 bonus miles after you spend $4,000 in the first three months of account opening \u2014 plus 500 Premier qualifying points (PQP)<\/td>\nEarn 80,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first three months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Earning rate<\/strong><\/td>\n3 miles per dollar on purchases with United<\/p>\n

2 miles per dollar on all other travel<\/p>\n

2 miles per dollar on dining<\/p>\n

2 miles per dollar on select streaming services<\/p>\n

1 mile per dollar on everything else<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

4 miles per dollar on purchases with United<\/p>\n

2 miles per dollar on all other travel<\/p>\n

2 miles per dollar on dining<\/p>\n

1 mile per dollar on everything else<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Benefits\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nAnnual $125 United purchase credit<\/p>\n

Earn 500 Premier qualifying points for every $12,000 spent \u2014 up to a maximum of 6,000 PQPs in a calendar year<\/p>\n

Earn 5,000 miles back when you take a United award flight \u2014 up to two times per year starting after your first anniversary<\/p>\n

First and second checked bags free<\/p>\n

Up to $100 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS application fee credit<\/p>\n

25% back on United inflight purchases<\/p>\n

Complimentary Premier upgrades on United award flights when available<\/p>\n

Priority boarding<\/p>\n

No foreign transaction fees<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

United Club membership<\/p>\n

Free first and second checked bags<\/p>\n

Premier Access travel services (priority access for check-in, security screening where available, boarding and baggage handling)<\/p>\n

25% off inflight United purchases<\/p>\n

Up to $100 as a statement credit for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS<\/p>\n

IHG One Rewards Platinum status and a $75 statement credit<\/p>\n

Complimentary Premier upgrades on award flights for United elite members<\/p>\n

10% discount on United Economy Saver Awards<\/p>\n

Earn 500 Premier qualifying points for every $12,000 spent \u2014 up to a maximum of 8,000 PQPs in a calendar year<\/p>\n

Expanded award availability<\/p>\n

No foreign transaction fees<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Travel protections\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nTrip cancellation\/interruption insurance<\/p>\n

Baggage delay insurance<\/p>\n

Lost luggage reimbursement<\/p>\n

Trip delay reimbursement<\/p>\n

Primary auto rental collision damage waiver<\/p>\n

Purchase protection<\/p>\n

Extended warranty protection<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Trip cancellation\/interruption insurance<\/p>\n

Baggage delay insurance<\/p>\n

Lost luggage reimbursement<\/p>\n

Trip delay reimbursement<\/p>\n

Primary auto rental collision damage waiver<\/p>\n

Purchase protection<\/p>\n

Extended warranty protection<\/p>\n

Return protection<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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United Quest vs. United Club Infinite welcome bonus<\/h2>\n

The United Quest Card<\/a> currently offers a sign-up bonus of 60,000 United miles plus 500 Premier qualifying points (PQP) after you spend $4,000 in the first three months your account is open. Based on TPG’s valuations<\/a>, these bonus miles are worth $660.<\/p>\n

The United Club Infinite Card<\/a> currently offers a sign-up bonus of 80,000 United miles after you spend $5,000 in the first three months your account is open. Based on TPG’s valuations, these bonus miles are worth $880.<\/p>\n

Winner:<\/strong> Infinite.<\/p>\n

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