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United Quest Card vs Coinbase Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The United Quest Card comes from Chase at $350/yr; the Coinbase Card from Coinbase / Visa at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the United Quest Card is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($950 more in estimated value) than the Coinbase Card's. Get the United Quest Card first; revisit the Coinbase Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureUnited Quest CardCoinbase Card
Annual fee$350$0
Sign-up bonus70,000 miles + 500 PQP
Bonus value (est.)$950-
Min spend to unlock bonus$4,000 in 3 mo-
IssuerChaseCoinbase / Visa
Card categorytravelcashback
Best earning category (Dining)2x1x
Transfer partnersmileageplusNone
Headline benefits
  • 3x on United
  • $125 United credit
  • 2 free bags
  • Award rebates
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    United Quest Card
    $350/yr · 70,000 miles + 500 PQP
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    Coinbase Card
    $0/yr ·

    Editorial take: United Quest Card

    If you fly United 3+ times a year, the $125 travel credit, two free bags, and 10k miles of rebates on award flights ($100+ in direct value) make this card pay for itself.

    Editorial take: Coinbase Card

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, United Quest Card or Coinbase Card?
    The United Quest Card has a public bonus (70,000 miles + 500 PQP, worth roughly $950), while the Coinbase Card doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the United Quest Card's $350 annual fee worth it compared to the Coinbase Card?
    At $350/yr, the United Quest Card is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Coinbase Card's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the United Quest Card and Coinbase Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Chase and Coinbase / Visa) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
    Should I get the United Quest Card or the Coinbase Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. United Quest Card: $4,000 spend in 3 months. Coinbase Card: no published min spend. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.