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United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard

Neo Financial

Best for

Canadians who fly United or Star Alliance regularly and want checked-bag and boarding perks at a modest fee.

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Annual fee

$89

FX fee

2.5%

Purchase APR

19.99%

Income req.

$80,000 personal / $150,000 household

Recommended credit score

725+

Approval difficulty

Hard approval

VaultNerd estimate based on the card's tier and income requirements — not an official issuer cutoff. Approval also depends on income, debt, and credit history.

Our verdict

A compelling, low-fee airline co-brand for United flyers — the bag, boarding, and award-discount perks easily justify $89 if you fly United a few times a year.

Reward rates

United Airlines & Star Alliance flights	1.25x
Dining	1x
Groceries	1x
Everything else Bonus MileagePlus miles at 10,000+ Neo partners	0.75x

VaultNerd values these points at ~1.5¢ each.

Welcome bonus

~$375 value

Up to 25,000 MileagePlus miles: 5,000 on first purchase, 15,000 after minimum spend, plus a 5,000-mile annual renewal bonus

Requirement: Spend $3,000 in the first 3 months for the 15,000-mile portion

Pros

First premium United co-brand card in Canada at a low $89 fee
Real airline perks: free checked bag, priority boarding, award discounts
Welcome bonus comfortably exceeds the annual fee

Cons

0.75x base earn rate is below average
Insurance coverage not available in Quebec

Perks

Free first checked bag on United-operated flights for you and companions on the same reservation
Group 2 priority boarding on United-operated flights
NEXUS application fee credit of up to USD $120 every five years
At least 10% off United award flights (15% with Premier Status) plus exclusive cardholder Saver Award availability
Mastercard Travel Pass (DragonPass) lounge access membership (per-visit fee applies)
Secured version available with the same earn rates and travel perks

Insurance

Out-of-province emergency medical
Trip protection
Delayed and lost baggage
Rental car coverage
Mastercard Zero Liability

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Researching and writing about Canadian credit cards and rewards since 2026.

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“United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard Review — VaultNerd” — VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/credit-cards/united-mileageplus-neo-world-elite-mastercard, updated June 2026.

Sources

Neo Financial cardholder agreement and rates & fees disclosure
VaultNerd cards database