United MileagePlus® Select
The United MileagePlus® Select from Chase earns up to 2.4% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 2.4%
- Annual fee
- $0
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What does the United MileagePlus Select earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 2.4% effective value (2x miles at about 1.2 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 63% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Dining is the strongest category at 2.4% effective value (2x miles at about 1.2 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 63% of the 1,547 cards we track in that category.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 2x miles | 2.4% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 2x miles | 2.4% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 2x miles | 2.4% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x miles | 1.2% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x miles | 1.2% |
Madeen values United MileagePlus at about 1.2 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
Who should get the United MileagePlus Select?
The United MileagePlus Select fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
United MileagePlus Select fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 63% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.
Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 2x miles.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for dining-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 2.4% effective (2x miles).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
Cons
- United MileagePlus value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the United MileagePlus Select have an annual fee, and what's the welcome bonus?
The United MileagePlus Select has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Issuer pages control fees and offers; Madeen labels this as catalog analysis, not issuer-confirmed terms. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What benefits come with the United MileagePlus Select?
The United MileagePlus Select includes 25% Back on United Inflight and InClub in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- 25% Back on United Inflight and InClub
Purchases Pay with your United Card and get 25% back as a statement credit on purchases of food, beverages and Wi-Fi onboard United-operated flights and on purchases of premium drinks in United Club locations.
Common questions about the United MileagePlus Select
Does the United MileagePlus Select have an annual fee?
The United MileagePlus Select carries an annual fee of $0 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What category earns the most with the United MileagePlus Select?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the United MileagePlus Select at about 2.4% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Does the United MileagePlus Select charge foreign transaction fees?
The United MileagePlus Select does not charge a foreign transaction fee in Madeen's catalog snapshot, which can make it stronger for purchases outside the U.S. Issuer terms still control international acceptance and other fees. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What credit score do you need for the United MileagePlus Select?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Excellent for the United MileagePlus Select. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How do you redeem rewards on the United MileagePlus Select?
Rewards on the United MileagePlus Select post as United MileagePlus. Redemption value depends on how you use United MileagePlus (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How do I maximize rewards on the United MileagePlus Select?
To maximize the United MileagePlus Select, route dining and other bonus categories through this card when they match your spend, then compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen at checkout—no bank login required. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How does the United MileagePlus Select compare to similar cards?
Compare the United MileagePlus Select against Aeroplan Card (4.5% on Dining, $95 fee); AARP (3% on Dining, $0 fee); Chase Freedom Flex Credit Card (3% on Dining, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
United MileagePlus Select This card | Dining | 2.4% | $0 |
Chase | Dining | 4.5% | $95 |
Chase | Dining | 3% | $0 |
| Dining | 3% | $0 | |
| Dining | 3% | $0 |
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