Head to head

United Quest Card vs. Sam's Club Mastercard

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

United Quest Card

Chase

Sam's Club Mastercard

Synchrony

At a glance

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

United Quest Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance; Sam's Club Mastercard wins on annual fee.

Pick the United Quest Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Sam's Club Mastercard if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

3 vs 1
  • First-year math United Quest Card

    United Quest Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Sam's Club Mastercard

    Sam's Club Mastercard is $350 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling United Quest Card

    United Quest Card earns more on its best category (10× vs 5×).

  • Travel insurance United Quest Card

    United Quest Card carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$350
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$910
$30
First-year net
+$560
+$30
Peak earning rate
10×
Top categories
Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
Gas Ev Charging, Dining, Sams Club Purchases
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
United MileagePlus
Sam's Cash

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