United® MileagePlus® Neo World Elite® Mastercard Secured Review

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With miles earned on everyday, branded, and partner purchases, the United® MileagePlus® Neo World Elite® Mastercard Secured is ideal for frequent United Airline flyers who redeem their rewards towards future trips. Complete with decent coverage, exclusive perks, and an affordable annual fee, this card allows members to step into the premium travel landscape without breaking the bank.

Our choice for: Frequent United Airlines flyers

Welcome Bonus

Get up to 25,000 MileagePlus miles

Rewards Rate

0.75x - 1.25x

Points

Annual Fee

$89

Interest Rates

19.99% - 26.99%□ / 22.99% - 28.99%

RECOMMENDED CREDIT SCORE

300⁎
Poor
560⁎
Fair
660⁎
Good
725⁎
Very Good
760⁎
Excellent
⁎Estimates based on Equifax scoring

Rewards

  • 1.25 miles per $1 on United & Star Alliance flights
  • 1 mile per $1 on dining & groceries
  • 0.75 miles per $1 everywhere else
  • Bonus miles through Neo's merchant 10K+ partner network (varies by offer)
  • Miles are calculated monthly and issued to the cardholder's United MileagePlus account.

Insurance

Coverage

  • travel accident medical

    Travel Medical Insurance (64 & under)**

    Up to $1,000,000
  • cancel airplane

    Trip Cancellation**

    $1,000
  • pause

    Trip Interruption**

    $1,000
  • hourglass timer

    Flight Delay**

    $500
  • hourglass timer

    Baggage Delay**

    $1,000
  • burglar

    Hotel Burglary Insurance**

    $1,000
  • car accident

    Car Rental Accident**

    $100,000 for cardholder, up to $10,000 per Spouse or Dependent Child
  • car insurance

    Car Rental Damage & Theft**

    Yes
  • luggage insurance

    Car Rental Personal Effects**

    $1,000
  • purchase protection

    Purchase Protection

    90 days
  • extended warranty

    Extended Warranty

    1 year
  • lost baggage

    Lost or Stolen Baggage**

    $1,000
  • credit card lock

    Mastercard Zero Liability Protection

    yes

Benefits

Details

  • luggage

    Free first checked bag

    Your first checked bag is covered on all your future United flights.
  • airport waiting room

    Priority Travel

    Be among the first to board with group 2 priority boarding for you and your family.
  • border guard

    Nexus Program Rebate

    Up to $120 USD reimbursed every 5 years toward a new Nexus application or renewal. Nexus gives Canadian travellers expedited border crossing between Canada and the U.S.
  • alcohol cheers

    Airport Lounge - Dragon Pass

    Access to 1,400+ airport lounges worldwide through the Mastercard Travel Pass program powered by DragonPass. Membership included, per-visit fee will apply.

Eligibility

  • Credit Score

    Poor
  • Annual Income

    $80,000 personal or $150,000 household

Welcome Bonus Details


  • Welcome Bonus: up to 20,000 MileagePlus miles*
    • 5,000 miles on card activation and first transaction
    • Additional 15,000 miles when you spend $3,000 net of refunds within 3 months of application
  • Renewal Bonus: 5,000 miles per year when account remains open and active with eligible spend within 365 days*

Card Details


Interest Rates

Purchase APR

19.99% - 26.99%□

Cash Advance APR

22.99% - 28.99%

Balance Transfer APR

22.99% - 31.99%

□ Purchase rate for Quebec residents is 19.99% - 23.99%

Fees

Annual Fee

$89

Additional Cards

$49 (max 1 additional cardholder)

Eligibility

Minimum Individual Income

$80,000

Minimum Household Income

$150,000

Credit Score Estimate

Poor

Type

Card Type

Secured Credit

Reward Type

Points

Loyalty Program

United MileagePlus

Pros & Cons


Pros

  • Low annual fee
  • Generous intro offer
  • Everyday and branded optimization opportunities
  • Boosted partner purchase optimization
  • Premium travel perks
  • Comprehensive coverage

Cons

  • High income requirements
  • Low base earn rate
United® MileagePlus® Neo World Elite® Mastercard Secured

United® MileagePlus® Neo World Elite® Mastercard Secured

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*Conditions apply. Limited one-time offer for new customers who have not opened a United Neo World Elite Mastercard before the date of application approval. Must (1) be the age of majority in your province or territory of residence; (2) be a Canadian resident; (3) have annual personal income of $80,000 CAD or annual household income of $150,000 CAD; and (4) for secured cards only, provide security funds. Initial 5,000 MileagePlus miles are issued once the card is activated. To earn additional 15,000 MileagePlus miles, minimum spend of $3,000 net of refunds must be completed within 3 months from application start date. Additional MileagePlus miles are issued 6–8 weeks after the qualifying spend period. MileagePlus® miles may be limited and vary by perks, offer, and partner. Offer is subject to MileagePlus® terms and conditions. MileagePlus® is managed, administered, and serviced by MileagePlus Holdings, LLC. Neo Financial™ and United MileagePlus® reserve the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time.


** Travel insurance benefits not available in Quebec.


Neo Financial™ and United Airlines are separate entities. MileagePlus® is managed, administered, and serviced by MileagePlus Holdings, LLC. Benefits and offers are subject to change. See neofinancial.com/legal for full terms.

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