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MileagePlus® GO Visa® Prepaid Card Review


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The United MileagePlus GO card is a prepaid Visa card that enables users to earn award miles as they spend. The miles are connected to United Airlines, in which the user can create a MileagePlus account in order to track awarded mileage. The prepaid card is reloadable, FDIC-insured, and usable everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted.
 
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How is United MileagePlus GO rated?

Breakdown

4.9/5
Card Characteristics
4.8/5
Additional Services
4.8/5
Customer Experience

Overall Rating: 4.8 / 5 (Excellent)

The United MileagePlus GO card offers consumers the benefit of earning travel reward points without using a credit card. As a prepaid card, consumers can only use the amount of money deposited onto their United MileagePlus Go card, without worry of overdraft or late fees. Mileage awards are earned as consumers make purchases, and are tracked through their online account connected with United Airlines. United MileagePlus Go does not have any online reviews or ratings, but received neutral feedback from travel blogging websites. The card is considered a great option for consumers unable to use a travel rewards credit card, but the prepaid card is limited in comparison to the amount of rewards and travel benefits offered annually on credit cards. Overall, the United MileagePlus Go card is convenient and easy to use.

United MileagePlus GO Card Characteristics

Card Characteristics - 4.9 / 5

As a prepaid card, the United MileagePlus GO card does not charge overdraft or late fees. Consumers choose the type of plan (annual or monthly) and those fees are covered after money is uploaded to the card. The website outlines all the fees of the card in an organized, easy-to-follow manner.

Card Balance

Minimum Balance
$%
Maximum Balance
$%

Other

Daily Direct Deposit Limit
$%
Smart Chip
No

Fees & Penalties

  • Decline Fee
  • Paper Statement Fee
  • ATM Operator Fee
  • Foreign Transaction Fee
  • Over the Counter Cash Withdrawal Fee

Fees Link

this page.

United MileagePlus GO Additional Services

Additional Services - 4.8 / 5

The MileagePLUS GO prepaid card operates as a normal Visa debit card, without the worry of overdraft. Consumers can only use the amount of money loaded on the card. Users create an online account for the prepaid card, which allows them to reload and transfer money onto the card conveniently via mobile check photo, direct deposit, bank transfer, and more. Mileage rewards are earned as the user spends money: 1 mile per $1 on the annual plan, and 2 miles per $1 on the monthly plan.

Features

  • No Credit Check
  • Text Alerts
  • Online Account Management
  • Mobile App
  • Instant Transfer
  • Mobile Check Capture

Rewards

  • Points Programs

United MileagePlus GO Customer Experience

Customer Experience - 4.8 / 5

The United MileagePlus GO card does not have any online reviews from rating websites such as the Better Business Bureau. A few travel bloggers wrote neutral posts about the prepaid card, explaining that the card is a good deal for those unable to use a travel rewards credit card, but the prepaid card is limited in terms of annual earnings and travel benefits.

Help & Support

  • Phone
  • Email
  • FAQs

Company Profile

Full Name
MileagePlus® GO Visa® Prepaid Card
Company Website
https://www.mileageplusgo.com
Mailing Address
PO Box 2136, Austin, TX, 78768
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  • No late fees because this is not a credit card 
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