Chase Launches New Bonus Offers on United Cards

Chase released new, elevated welcome bonuses on four co-branded United cards, with offers worth up to 75,000 bonus miles to help frequent fliers accrue miles.

The new offers are available on three consumer cards and one business card:

If you’re saving up for a vacation later this year, earning one of these welcome bonuses can help offset the cost of travel. You can redeem United miles for flights, hotels and rental cars. Alternatives that aren’t travel-related include merchandise, gift cards and Apple products.

Here’s a breakdown of the new welcome bonuses on select United Airlines cards, and how they compare to the previous offers.

• New offer: Earn 20,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first three months your account is open.
• Old offer: Earn 10,000 bonus miles after spending $1,000 in the first three months from account opening.
• Bottom line: The new offer earns you double the amount of miles as the prior. The spending requirement remains the same, making this a great deal.

• New offer: Earn 40,000 bonus miles after you spend $2,000 on purchases in the first three months your account is open. Plus, an additional 25,000 bonus miles after you spend $10,000 in the first six months.
• Old offer: Earn 40,000 bonus miles after you spend $2,000 on purchases in the first three months your account is open.
• Bottom line: The new bonus is broken up into two tiers with the first part equal to the previous offer. However, the second part of the bonus allows you to earn an additional 25,000 miles. Overall, the new offer provides you with an additional way to maximize miles.

• New offer: Earn 75,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
• Old offer: The previous welcome bonus waived the $525 annual fee for one year.
• Bottom line: The new offer outpaces the old bonus since the dollar value of the miles is estimated at $750 (assuming 1 mile is worth a penny).

• New offer: Earn 75,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first three months your account is open.
• Old offer: Earn 60,000 bonus miles after $3,000 in purchases within the first three months of account opening.
• Bottom line: While the new offer is worth an additional 15,000 miles, you need to spend $2,000 more within the first three months of account opening. That’s a relatively high amount of money to spend for a slightly larger bonus, so the old offer may be more manageable. That said, your business expenses may cover the additional spending requirement and allow you to earn the elevated bonus.

Frequent fliers who want to make their next vacation more affordable can benefit from earning one of the United credit card welcome bonuses. Offers range from 20,000 to 75,000 bonus miles, depending on the card, and can help you save on future travel. To narrow down which card you should choose, consider the annual fee and rewards rates. The fees range from $0 to $525, so make sure you pick the best option for your budget.