Head to head

American Express Green Card vs. United Quest Card

On the criteria below, United Quest Card wins 2 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

American Express Green Card

Amex

Chase

At a glance

United Quest Card wins 2 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

American Express Green Card wins on annual fee; United Quest Card wins on first-year math and earning ceiling.

Pick the United Quest Card if year-one math is your priority; take the American Express Green Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

1 vs 2

First-year math United Quest Card

United Quest Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.
Annual fee American Express Green Card

American Express Green Card is $200 cheaper to keep.
Earning ceiling United Quest Card

United Quest Card earns more on its best category (10× vs 3×).

Annual fee: $150; $350
Welcome offer (typical value): $640; $910
First-year net: +$490; +$560
Peak earning rate: 3×; 10×
Top categories: Dining Worldwide, Transit, Travel; Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
Lounge access: No; No
Travel insurance: Yes; Yes
Elite status: No; No
Foreign transaction fee: None; None
Reward currency: American Express Membership Rewards; United MileagePlus

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.