Becoming a member of the United Club is primarily achieved through an annual paid subscription, which can be purchased using either U.S. dollars or United MileagePlus miles. The cost varies based on your current MileagePlus status level; General members and Premier Silver members typically pay the highest rate (around $650 or 85,000 miles), while Premier Platinum and 1K members receive a discounted rate. Alternatively, you can obtain membership by being a primary cardholder of the United Club Infinite Card from Chase, which includes the membership fee as part of its annual card fee. For those who do not travel frequently enough to justify an annual pass, "One-Time Passes" can be purchased for $59 at the club entrance or through the United app, though access is subject to capacity. It is important to note that United Club members must hold a same-day boarding pass for United or a Star Alliance partner flight to gain entry, regardless of their membership type.