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United Gateway℠ Card

Earns MileagePlus Miles Counts Toward 5/24
Welcome Offer
Up to 50,000 bonus miles

Earn 40,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Plus, earn 10,000 bonus miles after you add an authorized user to your account in the first 3 months your account is open.

How to Earn Rewards
5x Total miles on eligible United flights (3x as MileagePlus member + 2x as cardholder)
2x Miles on all other eligible United® purchases, at gas stations, and on local transit and commuting (including rideshare, taxis, trains, and tolls)
1x Mile on all other purchases
Key Benefits

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25% Back on United Inflight Food, Beverages, WiFi & Club Premium Drinks
25% back as a statement credit on purchases of food, beverages and Wi-Fi on board United-operated flights, plus on Club premium drinks when you pay with your Gateway Card.
2 Free Checked Bags After $10,000 Calendar Year Spend
Earn 2 free checked bags on United-operated and United Express-operated flights after spending $10,000 in a calendar year on the card.
10% Off Award Flights After $10,000 Calendar Year Spend
Save 10% or more on flights booked with United miles after spending $10,000 on the card in a calendar year. (Higher-tier United cards get this benefit automatically without the $10K threshold.)

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Offer History

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Offer Spend Req. Date
Up to 40,000 Bonus MilesElevated $1,000 in 3 months + add authorized user Standard Offer
40,000 Bonus MilesElevated $1,000 in 3 months Elevated; ran in April 2025
20,000-30,000 Bonus Miles $1,000 in 3 months Historical baseline range
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