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United℠ Explorer Card

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Annual Fee  $0 Intro for First Year, then $95
Best for travelers loyal to United
40,000 miles
Welcome Offer
up to $845 TPG Valuation*
40,000 bonus miles after you spend $2,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Plus, an additional 25,000 bonus miles after you spend $10,000 in the first 6 months

Earning Rewards

  • 2X Earn 2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants, on hotel stays, and on United purchases
  • 2X Earn 2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants and eligible delivery services
  • 1X 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases

Why We Like It

The United Explorer Card definitely isn’t your run-of-the-mill airline credit card. Between TSA PreCheck fee credit, annual lounge visits and Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection access, the card is jam-packed with perks that will enhance your trips from start to finish — not just when you’re in the air.

More Information

  • 40,000 bonus miles after you spend $2,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Plus, an additional 25,000 bonus miles after you spend $10,000 in the first 6 months
  • $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $95
  • Earn 2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants, on hotel stays, and on United purchases
  • Up to $100 Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® fee Credit
  • 25% back on United inflight purchases
  • Check your first bag for free (a savings of up to $140 per roundtrip) when you use your card to purchase your ticket
  • Enjoy priority boarding privileges and visit the United Club℠ with 2 one-time passes each year for your anniversary
  • Earn 2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants and eligible delivery services
  • 16.49% to 23.49% Variable
  • $0 Intro for First Year, then $95
  • Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
  • Good, Excellent
Editorial Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

The United Explorer card offers 2 miles per dollar spent at restaurants and on hotel stays and a Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check Fee credit (up to $100). The $95 annual fee is also waived for the first year. Check out our latest articles on the United Explorer card and other offers below and see if it’s the right one for you.

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United℠ Explorer Card

Point Value
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Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.