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United Club
Which cards get you into United Club
2 cards. The terms under each row are the issuer's own wording, quoted in full.
| Card | Access | Guests | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Club Card | Unlimited | One adult guest and any dependents under 18; two adult guests, or one adult and any dependents under 18, once All Access is unlocked. | Issuer terms Read September 4, 2026 |
The issuer's wordingYour card includes United Club℠ card membership—a $750+ value. Plus, unlock All Access membership when you reach Premier Gold status or spend $50,000 annually on your United Club℠ Card. Starting with your first anniversary and every anniversary thereafter, earn 4 United Club℠ one-time passes when you have United Club All Access Membership and an authorized user. | |||
| United Explorer Card | Limited | No guests on a one-time pass. | Issuer terms Read September 4, 2026 |
The issuer's wordingFree first checked bag, 2 United Club℠ one-time passes per year, priority boarding and over $500 in annual partner credits. | |||
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United Club Card
UnlimitedGuests: One adult guest and any dependents under 18; two adult guests, or one adult and any dependents under 18, once All Access is unlocked.
The issuer's wording
Your card includes United Club℠ card membership—a $750+ value. Plus, unlock All Access membership when you reach Premier Gold status or spend $50,000 annually on your United Club℠ Card. Starting with your first anniversary and every anniversary thereafter, earn 4 United Club℠ one-time passes when you have United Club All Access Membership and an authorized user.
Issuer terms · Read September 4, 2026
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United Explorer Card
LimitedGuests: No guests on a one-time pass.
The issuer's wording
Free first checked bag, 2 United Club℠ one-time passes per year, priority boarding and over $500 in annual partner credits.
Issuer terms · Read September 4, 2026
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Getting into United Club on status
Quoted from each program's or alliance's own page. Status access usually comes with conditions a card does not have — cabin, route, or who you are flying.
| Program | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | Star Alliance Gold and above | Program terms |
The program's wordingA valid Star Alliance Gold membership card and a same-day boarding pass for travel on an international flight operated by a Star Alliance member airline. United Club locations at departure and connecting airports of their international itinerary. One guest traveling on the same flight is allowed. | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | Maple Leaf Club North America Plus and Worldwide | Program terms |
The program's wordingAir Canada Maple Leaf™ Club: North America Plus members can visit United Club locations at departure airports in the U.S. Worldwide members can visit United Club locations at departure airports worldwide and bring one guest. You will need a valid Air Canada Maple Leaf Club membership card and a same-day boarding pass for a flight operated by a Star Alliance member airline. | ||
| Star Alliance | Star Alliance Gold (other member programs) | Program terms |
The program's wordingA valid Star Alliance Gold membership card and a same-day boarding pass for travel on a flight operated by a Star Alliance member airline and departing from the same airport, or a same-day boarding pass showing Star Alliance Gold status. United Club locations at departure airport. One guest traveling on the same flight is allowed. | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer | Gold, Platinum and VIP | Program terms |
The program's wordingVirgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyers: Velocity Gold, Platinum, and VIP members can visit United Club locations at departure airports. You will need a same-day boarding pass for an international United or Virgin Australia-operated flight. You can bring one guest to United Club locations. | ||
United MileagePlus
Star Alliance Gold and aboveThe program's wording
A valid Star Alliance Gold membership card and a same-day boarding pass for travel on an international flight operated by a Star Alliance member airline. United Club locations at departure and connecting airports of their international itinerary. One guest traveling on the same flight is allowed.
Air Canada Aeroplan
Maple Leaf Club North America Plus and WorldwideThe program's wording
Air Canada Maple Leaf™ Club: North America Plus members can visit United Club locations at departure airports in the U.S. Worldwide members can visit United Club locations at departure airports worldwide and bring one guest. You will need a valid Air Canada Maple Leaf Club membership card and a same-day boarding pass for a flight operated by a Star Alliance member airline.
Star Alliance
Star Alliance Gold (other member programs)The program's wording
A valid Star Alliance Gold membership card and a same-day boarding pass for travel on a flight operated by a Star Alliance member airline and departing from the same airport, or a same-day boarding pass showing Star Alliance Gold status. United Club locations at departure airport. One guest traveling on the same flight is allowed.
Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer
Gold, Platinum and VIPThe program's wording
Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyers: Velocity Gold, Platinum, and VIP members can visit United Club locations at departure airports. You will need a same-day boarding pass for an international United or Virgin Australia-operated flight. You can bring one guest to United Club locations.
Bringing guests
Individual membership includes 0 guests. Club card membership includes 1 guest. All Access membership includes 2 guests. One-time passholders are not allowed to bring guests, and may use their pass only within three hours of scheduled departure unless connecting.
