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Free Checked Bag

All versions of card benefits are not created equal. Below is a quick reference on what cards are best for Free Checked Bag benefit.

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How'd you like to save money on your checked bags -- in some cases over $100 worth per trip when you consider your traveling companions. Most airline branded cards offer some version of "free checked bags." (+) versions include 2 bags and your companion. (-) are subpar "free checked bags" benefit, in our judgement.

Our Top Selections for Free Checked Bag (+)

Includes 2 Bags & Companion

Value
United Club Card Business United Club Card Business

You and one traveling companion will each receive 2 free checked bags.

100

Other Cards with Solid Value for Free Checked Bag (=)

Value
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite

Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines flights for you and up to 4 travel companions on the same reservation.

75
AAdvantage Executive World Elite AAdvantage Executive World Elite

Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 8 travel companions.

75
Alaska Airlines Visa Business Alaska Airlines Visa Business

Your first checked bag is free on Alaska flights for you and up to 6 travel companions on the same reservation.

75
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Alaska Airlines Visa Signature

Your first checked bag is free on Alaska flights for you and up to 6 travel companions on the same reservation.

75
Chase Aeroplan Chase Aeroplan

Your first checked bag is free on Air Canada for you and up to 8 travel companions on the same reservation.

75
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select WE MC Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select WE MC

Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines flights for you and up to 4 travel companions on the same reservation.

75
CitiBiz AAdvantage Platinum Select CitiBiz AAdvantage Platinum Select

Your first checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 4 travel companions.

75
Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Delta SkyMiles Gold Business

Your first checked bag is free on Delta flights, including up to 9 travel companions on the same reservation. Primary cardholder must be on the reservation.

75
Delta SkyMiles Gold Personal Delta SkyMiles Gold Personal

Your first checked bag is free on Delta flights, including up to 9 travel companions on the same reservation. Primary cardholder must be on the reservation.

75
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business

Your first checked bag is free on Delta flights, including up to 9 travelers on the same reservation. The primary cardholder must be on reservation.

75
Delta Skymiles Platinum Personal Delta Skymiles Platinum Personal

Your first checked bag is free on Delta flights, including up to 9 travel companions on the same reservation. Primary cardholder must be on the reservation.

75
JetBlue Business JetBlue Business

Your first checked bag is free on JetBlue and includes up to 4 travelers on the same reservation. The primary cardholder must be on the reservation.

75
JetBlue Plus JetBlue Plus

Your first checked bag is free on JetBlue and includes up to 4 travelers on the same reservation. The primary cardholder must be on the reservation.

75

Cards Offering Some Value for Free Checked Bag with Limitations (-)

Value
Delta Skymiles Reserve Business Delta Skymiles Reserve Business

Your first checked bag is free on Delta flights, including up to 9 travel companions on the same reservation. The primary cardholder must be on the reservation.

50
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Personal Delta SkyMiles Reserve Personal

Your first checked bag is free on Delta flights, including up to 9 travel companions on the same reservation. Primary cardholder must be on the reservation.

50
Southwest Performance Business Southwest Performance Business

Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone.

50
Southwest Plus Southwest Plus

Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone.

50
Southwest Premier Southwest Premier

Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone.

50
Southwest Premier Business Southwest Premier Business

Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone.

50
Southwest Priority Southwest Priority

Travelers get two free checked bags, which they provide to everyone.

50
United Business Card United Business Card

The primary cardholder and one companion traveling on the same reservation will each receive their first standard checked bag free.

50
United Club Infinite Card United Club Infinite Card

You and one traveling companion will each receive 2 free checked bags.

50
United Explorer Card United Explorer Card

The primary cardholder and one companion traveling on the same reservation will each receive their first standard checked bag free.

50
United Quest Card United Quest Card

You and one traveling companion will each receive 2 free checked bags.

50