Overview
- Issued by Sunrise Banks with Visa and powered by Galileo, the MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card is now live for United members.
- Cardholders earn 1 mile per $1 on United purchases and 1 mile per $2 on other purchases, plus a 10,000-mile bonus after $500 in four months and 2,500 miles after $10,000 in annual spend.
- Bonus miles are tied to average daily balance, ranging from 2,500 miles starting at $2,500 to 70,000 miles per year at $50,000 or more, accrued monthly at one‑twelfth of the annual amount.
- The account carries a $4 monthly fee that is waived with a $2,000 average daily balance, offers standard debit controls, and includes no United Premier or travel benefits; customers may also keep United credit cards.
- United says the card is aimed at younger users who prefer debit, requires no credit check to open, and comes with real‑time mileage tracking, while the company declined to detail the product’s commercial economics.