United Airlines power bank rules (2026)
United Airlines allows two power banks up to 100 Wh (100–160 Wh only with approval) per passenger, in your carry-on only. United Airlines doesn’t state an in-flight rule; worldwide, recharging on board isn’t allowed.
Source: united.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Max power banks
2
No approval up to
100 Wh
Use on board
Not stated
Recharge on board
No
Not stated · worldwide ruleWhat United Airlines says
“We allow up to two lithium batteries with a max of 160 watt-hours.”
Source: united.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Every United Airlines power bank rule
Up to 2 power banks per passengerUnited Airlines's page: Up to two lithium batteries (spares) with a max of 160Wh in carry-on; no power-bank-specific count
Up to 100 Wh each without approval
100–160 Wh: only with United Airlines’s approval, max 2 per person
Over 160 Wh: not allowed (worldwide rule — United Airlines doesn't state this)
Using it on board: not stated by United Airlines
No recharging the power bank on board (worldwide rule — United Airlines doesn't state this)
Carry-on only. Never in checked bags
Power banks not allowed in checked bags (including smart bags)
Remove power banks if a carry-on is gate-checked
Specific recalled power banks listed (e.g. Ubio, VRURC OBO_B7)
Rules checked on 21 October 2026.
Report an outdated ruleFlying with another North American airline?
| Airline | Max power banks | No approval up to | Use on board |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2 | 100 Wh | Not stated |
| American Airlines | 2 | 100 Wh | Limited |
| Delta Air Lines | 2 | 100 Wh | Limited |
| Southwest Airlines | 1 | 100 Wh | Limited |
United Airlines power bank questions
Can I bring 2 power banks on United Airlines?
Yes. United Airlines allows up to 2 power banks per passenger, in your carry-on. From United Airlines’s page: Up to two lithium batteries (spares) with a max of 160Wh in carry-on; no power-bank-specific count.
Can I bring a 20,000 mAh power bank on United Airlines?
Yes. At 3.7 V a 20,000 mAh power bank is about 74 Wh, under United Airlines’s 100 Wh limit. Keep it in your carry-on.
Can I use my power bank on an United Airlines flight?
United Airlines doesn’t state an in-flight use rule. Worldwide, recharging a power bank on board isn’t allowed.
