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PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card vs United Business Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card comes from PenFed at $0/yr; the United Business Card from Chase at $150/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the United Business Card is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($1,400 more in estimated value) than the PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card's. Get the United Business Card first; revisit the PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeaturePenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature CardUnited Business Card
Annual fee$0$150
Sign-up bonus$100 statement credit100,000 miles + 2,000 PQP
Bonus value (est.)$100$1,500
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,500 in 3 mo$5,000 in 3 mo
IssuerPenFedChase
Card categorycashbackbusiness
Best earning category (All_purchases_honors_advantage)2x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • $125 credit after 5 UA flights $100+
    • $50 hotel credit 2x/year
    • Free checked bag (you + 1)
    • 2 United Club passes/yr
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    PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card
    $0/yr · $100 statement credit
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    United Business Card
    $150/yr · 100,000 miles + 2,000 PQP

    Editorial take: PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card

    Editorial take: United Business Card

    Strong United business card. The free checked bag for two travelers, two club passes, and the under-the-radar $50/twice-per-year hotel credit help cover the $150 AF for any United-leaning small business. The 100k + 2,000 PQP bonus is the sweetener. Post-2025 refresh swapped the old $100/$10k-spend credit for a $125 travel credit unlocked by 5 United flight purchases of $100+.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card or United Business Card?
    The United Business Card has the bigger bonus, 100,000 miles + 2,000 PQP, worth roughly $1,500, versus $100 statement credit (~$100) on the PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card.
    Is the PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the United Business Card?
    The PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the United Business Card's $150 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the United Business Card's benefits to clear $150 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card.
    Can I have both the PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card and United Business Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (PenFed and Chase) 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 PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card or the United Business Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. PenFed Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card: $1,500 spend in 3 months. United Business Card: $5,000 in 3 months. 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.