Free checked bags for United Cardmembers
United primary Cardmembers can check bags for free on United and United Express® flights. If you are traveling with a guest on the same reservation, they can also check their bags for free.
To receive this benefit, you must:
Use your card
Buy the tickets with your qualifying United MileagePlus card.*
Add your MileagePlus number
Go to My trips and make sure your MileagePlus number is on the reservation.
* This rule does not apply to new cardmembers traveling on flights within the first 90 days.
If you’re a Cardmember
Save your card as your primary form of payment in your MileagePlus profile.
Save your card as your primary form of payment in your MileagePlus profile.
If you’re not a Cardmember
Sign up today to get free checked bags and more:
Sign up today to get free checked bags and more:
Get free checked bags with these United Chase Cards
| Credit cards | First standard checked bag | Second standard checked bag | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedSM Explorer Card | Free | Standard fee | Up to $160 per roundtrip |
| United QuestSM Card | Free | Free | Up to $360 per roundtrip |
| United ClubSM Infinite Card | Free | Free | Up to $360 per roundtrip |
| UnitedSM Presidential PlusSM Card | Free | Free | Up to $360 per roundtrip |
| UnitedSM Presidential PlusSM Business Card | Free | Free | Up to $360 per roundtrip |
| UnitedSM Business Card | Free | Standard fee | Up to $160 per roundtrip |
| United ClubSM Business Card | Free | Free | Up to $360 per roundtrip |