United℠ Quest vs JetBlue Plus
Side-by-side comparison
| United℠ Quest | JetBlue Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $350 | $99 |
| Welcome offer | Up to 70,000 bonus miles + 500 PQP | 70,000 bonus points after $1,000 in 90 days |
| Dining | 2x | 2x |
| Groceries | 1x | 2x |
| Gas | 1x | 1x |
| Travel | 2x | 1x |
| Streaming | 2x | 1x |
| Everything else | 1x | 1x |
| Est. yearly rewards* | $346 | $382 |
| Points type | Locked to United MileagePlus | Locked to JetBlue TrueBlue |
| Network | Visa | Mastercard |
*Estimated yearly rewards on typical household spending, every point valued at a flat 1 cent. Verified June 2026. See your own numbers in the calculator.
The verdict
On a typical year of household spending, the United℠ Quest earns about $346 a year in rewards and the JetBlue Plus about $382, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The United℠ Quest charges $350, but carries about $200 in annual statement credits that offset it for anyone who uses them. The JetBlue Plus charges $99, but carries about $100 in annual statement credits that offset it for anyone who uses them. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the JetBlue Plus delivers more total value, about $237 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on groceries. Neither leans on transferable points, so the deciding factors are the welcome offer, the card network, and which everyday perks you will actually use. On the sign-up bonus, the two are currently comparable in size. A welcome bonus is a one-time event, so weigh it apart from the ongoing rewards.
Pick the United℠ Quest if your spending leans toward travel, streaming. Pick the JetBlue Plus if your spending leans toward groceries.