MileagePlus Dining

MileagePlus members can join for free, link a credit or debit card, and earn United miles on qualifying dine-in and takeout purchases at participating U.S. restaurants.

United MileagePlus memberMileagePlus Dining member with a linked card

Entitlement facts

Benefit type: Card-linked offer. A targeted merchant reward or statement credit that must be activated for an eligible payment card before a qualifying transaction. Taxonomy definition →
What it unlocks: United MileagePlus miles at the current membership tier plus qualifying time-limited bonuses.
Who qualifies: United MileagePlus member; MileagePlus Dining member with a linked card
Requirements: Have a MileagePlus account, enroll and link an eligible card, buy directly from a participating restaurant with that card, and follow the current restaurant, day, email-tier, review, spend, and bonus terms.
How to activate: Join MileagePlus Dining, link the card, choose a participating restaurant, and pay it directly with the linked card.
Cost basis: Qualifying purchase required. The benefit is earned only when the user makes an eligible underlying purchase.
Cost and fees: Membership is free. A linked card can participate in only one Rewards Network-operated program at a time; PIN debit, third-party apps, restaurant schedules, review or email requirements, and spending caps can affect rewards.
Geography: US, Participating restaurants
Personalization: Availability or terms can differ by person, account, card, or purchase history.

EVIDENCE / 1 SOURCE

Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

Check the provider's final terms immediately before applying, depositing funds, spending, or changing a paid relationship.

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MACHINE RECORD

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MileagePlus Dining

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