United℠ Explorer Card

United℠ Explorer Card

Fees:

  • Annual Fee: $0 for the first year, then $95
  • Foreign Transaction Fee: None

APR:

  • Variable APR: 21.24%–28.24%

Offer:

  • Sign-Up Bonus: Earn 60,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months.
  • Additional Bonus: Earn 5,000 bonus miles for adding an authorized user within the first 3 months.
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United℠ Explorer Card

  • Free Checked Bag: Enjoy a free first checked bag for the primary cardmember and one companion, saving up to $160 per roundtrip.

  • United Club Access: Receive two one-time United Club passes annually, offering over $100 in value with access to premium lounges.

  • Travel Benefits: Priority boarding and up to $120 in statement credits for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck®, or NEXUS every four years.
Features
  • Earn up to 7x miles on United flights, combining MileagePlus membership and card benefits.
  • 2x miles on United purchases, dining, and hotel stays.
  • 1x mile on all other purchases.
  • 25% back on in-flight food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases.
  • No foreign transaction fees for international spending.
  • Priority boarding on United-operated flights.
  • Access to statement credits for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck®, or NEXUS application fees.
Details

The United℠ Explorer Card offers a robust rewards program tailored for United Airlines travelers, with up to 7x miles on United purchases and 2x miles on dining and hotel stays. New cardmembers can earn a sign-up bonus of 60,000 miles after meeting the initial spending requirement, plus an additional 5,000 miles for adding an authorized user. The card includes travel perks such as a free checked bag for you and a companion, two annual United Club passes, and priority boarding. With no foreign transaction fees and up to $120 in credits for trusted traveler programs, this card is ideal for frequent domestic and international travelers. The annual fee is $0 for the first year, then $95.

Pros
  • Generous rewards structure with up to 7x miles on United purchases.
  • Substantial sign-up bonus with additional authorized user bonus.
  • Free first checked bag for cardholder and companion.
  • Two complimentary United Club passes annually.
  • Priority boarding and TSA PreCheck®/Global Entry credits.
  • No foreign transaction fees.
Cons
  • $95 annual fee after the first year.
  • Limited rewards categories outside travel, dining, and hotels.
  • Best benefits tailored to United Airlines loyalists.
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