Page Contents<\/p>
- What Is United Money + Miles?<\/a>
- United Money + Miles restrictions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to Book Using United Money + Miles<\/a><\/li>
- Is United Money + Miles Worth It?<\/a>
- So when can it make sense?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n
What Is United Money + Miles?<\/span><\/h2>\n
United MileagePlus<\/a> launched the Money + Miles redemption option in 2021. Unlike standard award tickets — which depend on origin, destination, cabin class, and United\u2019s dynamic pricing<\/a> — Money + Miles directly ties the number of miles needed to the cash price of the ticket.<\/p>\n
That gives you the flexibility to redeem miles for most flights, but the value is far lower than what you can typically get with a traditional award. You'll get around 0.75\u00a2 per United mile<\/strong> (give or take a bit on the margins) on these redemptions, which pales in comparison to what AwardWallet users redeem MileagePlus miles for<\/a>.<\/p>\n
However, if you have United Premier status or a United credit card<\/a> with an annual fee, like the United\u2120 Explorer Card<\/a> or the\u00a0 United Quest\u2120 Card<\/a>, you\u2019ll get 1\u00a2 per United mile<\/strong> when using Money + Miles.<\/p>\n
That's a 33% boost to the redemption rate from general members. However, that\u2019s still only half the value I typically get from my miles. But if you usually redeem for domestic economy tickets, there may be cases where it makes sense.<\/p>\n
\n\n\nUnited\u2120 Explorer Card<\/div>\n![\"United\u2120](\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\")
<\/div>\n Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\nRates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\nLimited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 80,000 bonus miles after qualifying activities<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n United\u2120 Explorer Card<\/strong>\nLimited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 80,000 bonus miles after qualifying activities<\/div>\nAnnual Fee:<\/strong>$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $150<\/b><\/div>\nShow more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The United\u2120 Explorer Card is Chase's mid-tier United card, providing an excellent mix of functional benefits and value. Notable perks include a credit of up to $120 every four years for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck\u00ae<\/sup>, or NEXUS fees\u200b\u200b, priority boarding\u200b\u200b, and a free first checked bag for the cardmember and a traveling companion on the same reservation, offering up to $160 in savings\u200b\u200b. Additionally, cardholders receive 25% back on inflight purchases of food, beverages, and Wi-Fi on United-operated flights\u200b\u200b, and two one-time United Club\u2120 passes annually\u200b\u200b.<\/div>\n\n\n- Earn up to 80,000 bonus miles<\/li>
- $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<\/li>
- NEW! 9x total miles on eligible United flights and 3x miles on all other eligible United® purchases.<\/li>
- 2x miles on dining and hotel stays when booked with the hotel. 1x mile on all other purchases.<\/li>
- Free first checked bag - a savings of up to $160 per roundtrip. Terms Apply. Plus, priority boarding on United® flights.<\/li>
- 2 United Club one-time passes per year - over a $100 value<\/li>
- Over $500 in partner credits each year<\/li>
- NEW! Save at least 10% when booking flights with miles. Premier members earn even more.<\/li>
- Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div>
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- 3X miles per $1 spent on purchases from United\u00ae<\/sup>*<\/li>\r\n
- 2X miles per $1 spent on dining and hotel stays when booked with the hotel<\/li>\r\n
- 1X mile per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*9X total miles per $1 spent on eligible United\u00ae<\/sup> flights<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
- 3X miles per $1 spent on purchases from United\u00ae<\/sup>*<\/li>\r\n
- Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n
- How to Book Using United Money + Miles<\/a><\/li>
- United Money + Miles restrictions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
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