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One way to earn MileagePlus miles is through the United MileagePlus Dining program. Members can earn miles at participating restaurants and take advantage of occasional promotions, such as bonus miles for new members. You can also stack your earnings by using a credit card that earns bonus points on dining purchases.<\/p>\n

Here's an overview of the United MileagePlus Dining program and how you can use it to earn the most miles.<\/p>\n

The United MileagePlus Dining Program Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n

Airline dining programs<\/a> are a great way to earn miles while doing something you need to do anyway: eating. Even if you dine out infrequently, you can still earn bonus miles at participating restaurants.<\/p>\n

Similar to the American Airlines AAdvantage\u00ae<\/sup> Dining program<\/a>, the United MileagePlus Dining program is available for MileagePlus members to earn bonus miles when dining out or ordering takeout. United partners with over 30,000 restaurants, bars, and clubs across the U.S. where members can earn up to 5 miles per $1 spent. These miles stack with other rewards, such as bonus points you earn on dining purchases with credit cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How to sign up for United MileagePlus Dining<\/span><\/h3>\n

Signing up for United MileagePlus Dining is easy and free. Simply join using this link<\/a> and enter your name, zip code, email address, MileagePlus number, and phone number. Normally, you can get a new member bonus when you join. Link up to 12 credit cards to your dining account \u2014 preferably ones that offer bonus points at restaurants \u2014 and you're ready to go.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that you can link each card to only one dining rewards program at a time. For instance, you can earn 4X Membership Rewards points at restaurants (on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year) with the American Express\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card<\/a>, but if you link your card to United MileagePlus Dining, \u00a0you can't link it to American Airlines AAdvantage Dining or any other dining program.<\/p>\n

Earning miles with United MileagePlus Dining<\/span><\/h3>\n

Once you link a credit card to the United MileagePlus Dining program, you will automatically earn rewards when dining at participating restaurants. The program includes over 10,000 restaurants and bars across the U.S., so there's a good chance you will land in one of them.<\/p>\n

You can also search United MileagePlus Dining for restaurants near you or along your travel route, filtering by cuisine and price. Select the restaurant to see available reviews, average cost, and opening hours. Most importantly, you will see what days benefits are available. You will earn rewards at all participating restaurants whether you dine in or order takeout.<\/p>\n

If you don't opt in to email communications, members earn 1 mile per $2 spent through United MileagePlus Dining. If you opt in to email communications, you will earn 3 miles per dollar spent on dining.<\/p>\n

You can become a VIP member by completing 11 qualified purchases within a calendar year. VIP members earn 5 miles per dollar on dining starting with their 12th dining experience in that calendar year, and they have access to more restaurants than non-VIP members. Status remains active through the end of the following calendar year. You must still opt in to receive email communications to maintain VIP status.<\/p>\n

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United MileagePlus Dining Promotions<\/span><\/h2>\n

2,000 bonus miles for new members<\/span><\/h3>\n

All dining programs offer bonuses for new members<\/a>, and United is no exception. Typically, new members earn 500 bonus miles when they sign up for United MileagePlus Dining.<\/p>\n

Currently, a limited-time promotion offers 2,000 bonus miles when you join the dining program. To claim the bonus miles, you must spend at least $50 at a restaurant, either dining out or ordering takeout, pay with your linked card, and leave a review within 30 days of joining. This promotion ends on November 2, 2026<\/strong>, and the bonus will revert to 500 bonus miles.<\/p>\n

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Spend $200 and earn 200 bonus miles<\/span><\/h3>\n

Another promotion from United offers MileagePlus members 200 bonus miles after spending $200 on eligible dining purchases through November 5, 2026<\/strong>. This essentially adds an extra bonus mile per dollar on top of all other rewards earned through United MileagePlus Dining and any credit card rewards. You can spend $200 in one visit or across multiple visits.<\/p>\n

Just like the new member bonus, you'll need to review the experience before you can receive your bonus miles.<\/p>\n

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Which Credit Cards To Use With United MileagePlus Dining<\/span><\/h2>\n

United MileagePlus Dining rewards stack with credit card rewards. So, use the best credit cards for dining purchases<\/a>. Here's a quick summary of some of our top picks:<\/p>\n