Which United Airlines credit cards have no annual fees? This question is about United Airlines Credit Cards

The only United Airlines credit card with no annual fee is the United Gateway℠ Card. The United℠ Explorer Card also comes with a $0 annual fee, but only for the first 12 months. After that, the card’s annual fee jumps to $95. If you’re willing to look outside of the United Airlines branded cards, there are plenty of other good airline credit cards that have no annual fee. Notable Airline Credit Cards With No Annual Fee in 2023 Best for United Airlines: United Gateway℠ CardUnited Gateway℠ CardLearn MoreLearn Moreon issuer's websiteBest for American Airlines: American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp®American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp®Learn MoreLearn Moreon issuer's websiteRates & FeesTerms ApplyBest for Delta: Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express CardDelta SkyMiles® Blue American Express CardLearn MoreLearn Moreon issuer's websiteBest for Any Airline: Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardLearn MoreLearn More Generally, airline rewards cards charge an annual fee because some of the rewards and benefits these cards offer are not cheap. Charging an annual fee allows the issuer to recoup some of the costs of those perks. However, if you’re not a frequent traveler, or don’t plan to make any big purchases over the course of a year, sticking with a United Airlines credit card with no annual fee is probably the safer bet.

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The only United Airlines credit card with no annual fee is the United Gateway℠ Card. The United℠ Explorer Card also comes with a $0 annual fee, but only for the first 12 months. After that, the card’s annual fee jumps to $95.

If you’re willing to look outside of the United Airlines branded cards, there are plenty of other good airline credit cards that have no annual fee.

Notable Airline Credit Cards With No Annual Fee in 2023

Best for United Airlines: United Gateway℠ CardUnited Gateway℠ CardLearn MoreLearn Moreon issuer's website
Best for American Airlines: American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp®American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp®Learn MoreLearn Moreon issuer's website
Rates & FeesTerms ApplyBest for Delta: Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express CardDelta SkyMiles® Blue American Express CardLearn MoreLearn Moreon issuer's website
Best for Any Airline: Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardLearn MoreLearn More

Generally, airline rewards cards charge an annual fee because some of the rewards and benefits these cards offer are not cheap. Charging an annual fee allows the issuer to recoup some of the costs of those perks.

However, if you’re not a frequent traveler, or don’t plan to make any big purchases over the course of a year, sticking with a United Airlines credit card with no annual fee is probably the safer bet.

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Is the United TravelBank Credit Card still available?

No, the United TravelBank Credit Card is no longer available. It was discontinued.

However, a good alternative is the United MileagePlus Explorer Credit Card. You need good credit to get it (i.e. a credit score of 700+), and it gives 60,000 miles for spending $3,000 in the first 3 months.

The Explorer Card also gives free checked bags on every United flight, two United Club passes per year, 25% back on in-flight refreshments and priority boarding, just to name a few.

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When do United miles expire?

United miles do not expire as long as the United account is open and in good standing. The only time United miles expire is when you or United closes the account without first redeeming unused rewards.

When United Airlines miles will expire:

When you close your account.
When United closes the account for you.

Even though United Airlines miles do not expire, it’s still a good idea to avoid...

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How much is the United Mileage Plus foreign transaction fee?

The United MileagePlus Credit Card foreign transaction fee is 0%. With the exception of the First Hawaiian Bank United MileagePlus Business Credit Card, none of the United credit cards have foreign transaction fees.

United Credit Cards Foreign Transaction Fees

United MileagePlus Credit Card: 0% foreign fees
United Quest Card: $0 foreign fees
United Gateway Card: $0 foreign fees
United Explorer Card: $0 foreign fees
United Club Infinite Card: $0 foreign fees
United Business Credit Card: $0 foreign fees
First Hawaiian Bank United MileagePlus Business Credit Card: 3% foreign fees

With 0% foreign fees, United MileagePlus Credit Card members do not have...

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