Head to head

JetBlue Plus Card vs. United Quest Card

On the criteria below, United Quest Card wins 3 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

JetBlue Plus Card

Barclays

United Quest Card

Chase

At a glance

United Quest Card wins 3 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

JetBlue Plus Card wins on annual fee; United Quest Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance.

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

Who wins what

1 vs 3
  • First-year math United Quest Card

    United Quest Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee JetBlue Plus Card

    JetBlue Plus Card is $251 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling United Quest Card

    United Quest Card earns more on its best category (10× vs 6×).

  • Travel insurance United Quest Card

    United Quest Card carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$99
$350
Welcome offer (typical value)
$910
First-year net
$-99
+$560
Peak earning rate
10×
Top categories
Jetblue Purchases, Dining, Grocery Stores
Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
JetBlue TrueBlue
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.