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United Airlines Launches New Rewards Program

United Airlines Launches New Rewards Program

Summary

United Airlines launched a new debit card called the MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card, in partnership with Visa and Sunrise Banks, N.A. This card lets users earn air miles through daily spending and saving, contributing to cheaper flight costs, especially during the holiday season.

Key Facts

  • The new MileagePlus card allows people to earn miles by spending on flights, groceries, dining, and other purchases.
  • A special offer gives new cardholders a 10,000-mile bonus after spending $500 in the first four months.
  • The card offers one mile per dollar spent on United-related purchases and one mile per two dollars spent elsewhere.
  • Cardholders get an annual bonus of 2,500 miles if they spend $10,000 or more in a year.
  • Users can avoid a monthly $4 fee by maintaining an average daily balance of $2,000 or more.
  • The card provides the ability to lock/unlock and set spending limits.
  • Additional miles can be earned by maintaining certain account balances, with 70,000 miles awarded annually for a $50,000+ balance.

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