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Airline Cards · Canada

United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard

Best for: Canadians who fly United or Star Alliance

Annual feeC$89/yr
IssuerNeo Financial
NetworkMastercard
Purchase APRSee issuer
Foreign transaction fee2.5%
Credit needed$80,000 personal or $150,000…

Pros

  • Rare Canadian card earning United miles
  • Newcomer-friendly
  • Low fee for perks

Cons

  • 2.5% FX fee
  • Low earn rates

Rates and offers change. Confirm today's terms on the issuer's official site before applying. Independent comparison — not financial advice.

This card launched recently (April 15, 2026). A new United co-brand card for Canada, available since April 15, 2026.

United MileagePlus Neo World Elite Mastercard at a glance

IssuerNeo Financial
Card networkMastercard
Annual feeC$89
Rewards rate1.25 miles/$ United and Star Alliance flights; 1 mile/$ dining and groceries; 0.75 mile/$ other; bonus at Neo partners
Welcome bonusUp to 25,000 MileagePlus miles
Intro APRNone
Regular APRSee issuer
Foreign transaction fee2.5%
Credit needed$80,000 personal or $150,000 household income; accessible to newcomers without Canadian credit history
Best forCanadians who fly United or Star Alliance

Key features

  • Free checked bag on United
  • Group 2 priority boarding
  • DragonPass access to 1,400+ lounges
  • 10% off United award flights (15% with Premier)
  • Up to US$120 NEXUS credit every 5 years

Pros

  • Rare Canadian card earning United miles
  • Newcomer-friendly
  • Low fee for perks

Cons

  • 2.5% FX fee
  • Low earn rates

Before you apply: terms for new cards change quickly. Confirm the current annual fee, rates, rewards and welcome offer on the issuer's official site. CreditCardCompare is an independent comparison resource, not the card issuer, and this is not financial advice.

Sources: milesopedia.com

How it compares with similar Canada cards

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United MileagePlus Neo World Elite MastercardCanadians who fly United or Star Alliance
C$89/yr 1.25 miles/$ United and Star Alliance flights; 1 mile/$ dining and gro… None 2.5% $80,000 personal or $150,000 h…
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BMO VIPorter World Elite MastercardPorter Airlines flyers in Eastern Canada
C$199/yr 3x Porter (up to $20,000/yr); 2x travel, groceries, dining, hotels (ca… None See issuer See issuer
WestJet RBC World Elite MastercardWestJet flyers based in Western Canada
C$139/yr 2 WestJet points/$ on WestJet flights and vacations, Sunwing, grocerie… None See issuer See issuer

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