Head to head

Capital One Platinum Credit Card vs. United Gateway Card

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

Capital One Platinum Credit Card

Capital One

United Gateway Card

Chase

At a glance

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

United Gateway Card leads on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance, while Capital One Platinum Credit Card only ties the rest.

Pick the United Gateway Card if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

0 vs 3 (1 tie)
  • First-year math United Gateway Card

    United Gateway Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling United Gateway Card

    United Gateway Card earns more on its best category (5× vs 0×).

  • Travel insurance United Gateway Card

    United Gateway Card carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$520
First-year net
+$0
+$520
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Airfare, Travel, Gas
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
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.