Chase United Quest Free First and Second Checked Bags: How It Works and When It Resets (2026)
Quick answer: The Chase United Quest Free First and Second Checked Bags is worth up to $360 a year. It resets once a year; whether the issuer counts the calendar year or your cardmember year is set by the current terms. No enrollment is required; eligible purchases are credited automatically.
At a glance
| Card | Chase United Quest · Chase · annual fee $350 |
| Value per year | $360 |
| Cycle | Annual |
| Resets | Once a year, per current terms |
| Enrollment | Not required |
| Type | Accumulates up to the cap |
The terms, as catalogued
The primary Cardmember and one companion traveling on the same reservation are each eligible to receive their first and second standard checked bags free. To receive first and second standard checked bags free, the primary Cardmember must use their United Quest Card to purchase their ticket(s) and include their MileagePlus number in their reservation. Save up to $360 per roundtrip.
How not to lose it
Add the Chase United Quest to MaxWorth and this credit appears with its annual cycle already set; you get a push before it expires, tap it when you use it, and the card's annual-fee ROI updates. No bank account is ever connected.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Free First and Second Checked Bags reset?
It resets once a year; whether the issuer counts the calendar year or your cardmember year is set by the current terms.
Do I need to enroll?
No enrollment is required; eligible purchases are credited automatically.
Does unused credit roll over?
No. Like every annual credit, any unused amount expires when the cycle ends.
Other credits on the Chase United Quest
- $200 Annual United Travel Credit · $200/yr · Annual
- $15 Monthly Instacart Credit · $180/yr · Monthly
- $150 Renowned Hotels and Resorts Statement Credit · $150/yr · Annual
- $150 JSX Statement Credit · $150/yr · Annual
- Annual 10,000-mile Award Flight Discount · $100/yr · Annual
- $8 Monthly Rideshare Credit · $100/yr · Monthly
- $80 Avis or Budget Travel Credit · $80/yr · Annual
- Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit · $30/yr · Every 4 years
Source: the issuer's published terms, entered and verified by hand in the MaxWorth database; methodology. Spotted an outdated term? Tell us through the app.