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United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard
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United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard

4.0

Welcome bonus

Up to 25,000 MileagePlus miles

  • 1.25x united airlines & star alliance flights
  • 1x dining
  • 1x groceries
Annual fee
$89
Interest rates

Purchases

19.99%

Foreign transactions
2.5%

Rated by the CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

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.

At a glance

Annual fee
$89
Welcome bonus
$375
Foreign tx fee
2.5%
Network
MASTERCARD
Rewards
miles
Purchase APR
19.99%

Rewards & earn rates

United Airlines & Star Alliance flights1.25x
Dining1x
Groceries1x
Everything elseBonus MileagePlus miles at 10,000+ Neo partners0.75x

Welcome offer: Up to 25,000 MileagePlus miles (Spend $3,000 in the first 3 months for the 15,000-mile portion).

Pros & cons

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 & insurance

Key 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

Rates & fees

Annual fee
$89
Purchase interest
19.99%
Foreign transactions
2.5%
Min. personal income
$80,000
Last updated June 7, 2026Reviewed by CreditCardGuru Editorial Team
Terms & conditions

Rates and offers change. Every rate, fee, welcome offer and benefit on this page was accurate when last reviewed, but Neo Financial can change or withdraw any of them at any time — sometimes without notice. Confirm the current terms on Neo Financial's own website before you apply.

Eligibility is theirs to decide. Approval, credit limits, interest rates and welcome offers depend on your credit history and Neo Financial's own criteria. Bonuses often exclude anyone who has held the card before, and usually require a minimum spend within a set period.

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United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard Review (2026)” — CreditCardGuru, https://creditcardguru.ca/cards/united-mileageplus-neo-world-elite-mastercard, updated June 7, 2026.

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