Head to head

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card vs. United Club Infinite Card

Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

Chase

United Club Infinite Card

Chase

At a glance

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card and United Club Infinite Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins on first-year math and annual fee; United Club Infinite Card wins on earning ceiling and lounge access.

Pick the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

2 vs 2
  • First-year math Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card

    Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card is $600 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card earns more on its best category (11× vs 6×).

  • Lounge access United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card includes lounge access; the other doesn't.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$95
$695
Welcome offer (typical value)
$875
$1,170
First-year net
+$780
+$475
Peak earning rate
11×
Top categories
Marriott Hotels, Grocery, Gas
Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
Lounge access
No
United Club
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Marriott Bonvoy
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.