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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.

๐Ÿ’ก Credit card travel insurance has limits

Credit card trip insurance typically doesn't cover medical emergencies abroad. For international trips, dedicated travel health insurance is recommended.

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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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