United℠ Explorer Card
Fees:
- No annual fee for the first year; $95 annually thereafter.
APR:
- Variable APR of 21.24%–28.24%.
Offer:
- Earn 60,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months.
- Earn 5,000 bonus miles after adding an authorized user within the first 3 months.
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Earn up to 7x miles on United flights, combining 5x miles as a MileagePlus member and 2x miles with the card.
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Enjoy free first checked bags for the primary cardholder and one companion on United-operated flights.
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Receive two United Club one-time passes annually, valued at over $100.
- Earn 7x miles on United flights (5x as a MileagePlus member and 2x with the card).
- 2x miles on hotel stays and dining (including eligible delivery services).
- 1x mile on all other purchases.
- Free first checked bag for the cardholder and a companion (up to $160 savings per round trip).
- Priority boarding for cardholder and companions on United flights.
- Two United Club one-time passes annually for lounge access.
- Up to $120 statement credit for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck®, or NEXUS every four years.
- 25% back as a statement credit for onboard food, beverages, and Wi-Fi purchases.
The United℠ Explorer Card offers strong value for frequent United Airlines travelers. With a generous welcome bonus of 60,000 miles and 5,000 additional miles for adding an authorized user, the card provides a quick way to earn travel rewards. Cardholders benefit from earning up to 7x miles on United purchases and 2x miles on dining and hotel stays. Additional perks include free checked bags, priority boarding, and two United Club passes annually. With a $0 annual fee for the first year and a $95 fee thereafter, this card is an excellent choice for United travelers seeking additional travel benefits.
- Generous welcome bonus of 60,000 miles and 5,000 bonus miles for adding an authorized user.
- Free first checked bag for two travelers.
- Priority boarding and two United Club passes annually.
- Enhanced earning potential on United flights, dining, and hotel stays.
- Statement credit for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck®, or NEXUS application fees.
- $95 annual fee after the first year.
- Bonus earning categories are United-focused, limiting non-United spending rewards.
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