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United Business Card

Travel Benefits Guide 2026

$99
Annual Fee
โœ…
Lounge Access
Primary
Rental Coverage
None
Foreign Tx Fee

๐Ÿ“Œ At a Glance: Top Travel Perks

Travel Benefits Breakdown

Here's exactly what you get โ€” and what you don't โ€” when you use the United Business Card for travel.

โœˆ๏ธ Lounge Access

Network: United Club (limited passes)

  • United Club: 2 one-time passes per year

Not full United Club membership โ€” only 2 complimentary one-time United Club passes per year. Full United Club membership requires the United Club Infinite Card.

๐Ÿ›‚ Global Entry / TSA PreCheck Credit

No Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit on this card.

โฑ๏ธ Trip Delay Insurance

Not included on this card. If your flight is delayed, you'll pay out of pocket for meals and hotels.

๐Ÿšซ Trip Cancellation & Interruption

Reimburses up to $1,500/person (max $6,000/trip) if you must cancel or cut short your trip.

Covered reasons: illness, severe weather, jury duty, change in military orders

Trip cancellation/interruption insurance up to $1,500 per person, $6,000 per trip. Must purchase common carrier tickets with the card.

๐Ÿงณ Baggage Insurance

Lost/stolen/damaged baggage: Up to $3,000/person

Checked bags: up to $3,000 | Carry-on: up to $3,000

Lost luggage reimbursement up to $3,000 per passenger.

Delayed baggage: Up to $0/person after 6+ hours. Covers clothing, toiletries, essential items.

๐Ÿฅ Emergency Medical & Evacuation

Travel and Emergency Assistance Services available (referral service only).

๐Ÿš— Rental Car Insurance

โœ… Primary coverage โ€” this means you do NOT need to file with your personal auto insurance first. You can decline the collision damage waiver (CDW) at the counter and save $10โ€“30/day.

Covers: collision damage, theft

Excludes: liability, personal injury

Eligible countries: Worldwide

Primary auto rental collision damage waiver for business rentals. Decline the rental company's CDW.

๐ŸŒ Foreign Transaction Fees

โœ… No foreign transaction fees โ€” use this card internationally without paying an extra 2โ€“3% on every purchase.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Annual Credits & Perks

Rewards Structure

1x United MileagePlus miles per $1 on all other purchases
Base rate on all purchases
2x on United purchases; 2x on dining; 2x on gas stations; 2x on office supply stores
Travel purchases
2x United MileagePlus miles on dining (restaurant purchases)
Dining
2x on United purchases (tickets, in-flight, United Club memberships, etc.)
2x on dining
2x on gas stations
2x on office supply stores
2x on local transit and commuting

Point / Mile Values

  • Cash back / statement credit: ~1ยข per point
  • Travel portal redemption: ~1ยข per point
  • Transfer partners: United MileagePlus miles โ€” use on United and Star Alliance partners. Miles valued at ~1.0-1.5 cents each on domestic flights, potentially more on international premium cabins.

Pros & Cons for Travelers

๐Ÿ‘ Pros

  • โœ… No foreign transaction fees โ€” safe to use internationally
  • โœ… Airport lounge access (United Club (limited passes))
  • โœ… Primary rental car insurance โ€” skip the CDW at the counter
  • โœ… Trip cancellation coverage (up to $1,500/person)
  • โœ… Low annual fee ($99) relative to benefits

๐Ÿ‘Ž Cons

  • โŒ No trip delay insurance
  • โŒ No Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit
  • โŒ No emergency medical evacuation coverage

๐ŸŽฏ Who Is This Card Best For?

Frequent United flyers who want to earn MileagePlus miles, save on checked bags, and build toward United status

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