New card gives UK customers more ways to earn MileagePlus miles on everyday spending
United Airlines, in partnership with Currensea, the market-leading payments technology platform for co-branded multi-bank debit cards, and Mastercard, today announced the launch of the United AirlinesSM Debit Card, the first ever rewards debit card offered to UK travellers by a U.S. airline.
Available now, the United Airlines Debit Card can be linked to any existing UK bank account and allows customers to earn miles and exclusive travel benefits from United on all their day-to-day spending, at home and abroad, making it easier than ever to earn United MileagePlusSM miles, access exclusive travel rewards and enjoy outstanding exchange rates when spending abroad.
The launch of this new card reflects United’s continued focus on offering customers more value, flexibility and seamless ways to engage with the MileagePlus programme and builds on the airline’s recent announcement of enhanced benefits for United MileagePlusSM credit or debit cardholders. Beginning 2 April 2026, holders of eligible United-brand credit or debit card will benefit from accelerated mileage earning when booking flights with United, as well as discounts of 10 per cent or more on award tickets and access to exclusive Saver Award fares. With the United Airlines Debit Card, UK travellers can take advantage of these enhanced rewards when travelling with United, while continuing to earn miles across all other spending, without needing to open a new bank account or top up a separate card.
