United Explorer Card
Chase
Intro Offer
60,000 Bonus Miles
Annual Fee
$150
Recommended Credit
670–850
Good - Excellent
Rewards & Earn Rates
2X
Travel
2X
Dining
1X
Grocery
1X
Gas
1X
Other
$120
TSA Pre✓ · every 4 years
9x total miles on eligible United flights | 3x miles on all other eligible United purchases | 2x miles on dining | 2x miles on hotel stays | 1x mile on all other purchases
Why We Choose It
The United_ Explorer Card just got a serious glow-up. With a bigger welcome offer and a stack of new travel credits, it's suddenly looking a lot more appealing for United flyers.
More About the United Explorer Card
A solid mid-tier United card with valuable perks for regular United flyers
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free First Checked Bag Saves $70 Per Trip
- Two United Club One-Time Passes Annually
- Priority Boarding Group 2
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
Cons
- $150 Annual Fee
- Limited Value Without Regular United Flights
- Miles Locked To United And Star Alliance
- No Permanent Club Access
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Lounge access
Quoted from the issuer's own benefit terms. Guest rules and enrollment requirements differ by network and change without notice, so nothing here is reworded.
- Limited
Guests:No guests on a one-time pass.
What United Explorer Card's terms say
Free first checked bag, 2 United Club℠ one-time passes per year, priority boarding and over $500 in annual partner credits.
