United Business Review 2026
The United Business Card combines United travel perks with business-friendly bonus categories. It is strongest for small-business owners who fly United enough to use free bags and lounge passes.
Your card estimate
Net first-year value
First year
+$1,501
Base rewards + bonus - fee - interest drag
Ongoing year
+$201
Excludes one-time welcome offer
This card’s headline rate applies to bonus categories, not all spend. The figures above use a conservative $300 base; maxing the bonus categories could earn up to $600 in rewards.
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Travel rewards card
Bonus value
$1,300
Rewards
2x miles
Annual fee
$99
APR
21.24%-29.99%
Pros & cons
- Free first checked bag
- Two United Club passes annually
- No foreign transaction fee
- Business categories include gas and transit
- Benefits depend on United travel
- No full lounge membership
- High spend needed for full bonus
Derived from the current rate, fees, and terms we track for this product. Confirm the latest details on the provider’s site.
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Offer history
How today's bonus compares
Current public welcome offer
$1,300
Observed Jun 21, 2026
12-month best
$110,000
2 tracked observations
Signal
$108,700 below recent best
Last history update Jul 10, 2026
Best for
- People whose spending matches the rewards structure
- Applicants who can use the welcome offer responsibly
- Cardholders who pay in full
- People comparing net first-year value
Not for
- Carrying a balance long term
- Applying only for a bonus without a payoff plan
- Spending more to earn rewards
- Anyone who cannot meet issuer approval requirements
Decision checks
Apply only if these checks pass
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$99 annual fee
21.24%-29.99% variable
Spend requirement: $5,000 in first 3 months
Chase terms control approval, pricing, and rewards
How you earn
Caps, exclusions, merchant coding, and redemption values can change the real return. Verify issuer terms before applying.
If you carry a balance, compare payoff cost before rewards. Interest can erase rewards quickly.
Benefits depend on United travel
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