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United℠ Explorer Card

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Annual Fee $0 Intro for First Year, then $95
40,000 miles Welcome Offer
$520 TPG Valuation*
40,000 bonus miles after you spend $2,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open

Earning Rewards

  • 2X Earn 2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants and on hotel stays
  • 2X Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on purchases from United
  • 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 free TSA PreCheck, 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
  • $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $95.
  • Earn 2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants and on hotel stays
  • Up to $100 Global Entry or TSA Pre✓® Fee Credit
  • 25% back on United inflight purchases
  • Check your first bag for free (a savings of up to $120 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 on purchases from United, and 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases
  • 18.24% - 25.24% Variable
  • $0 Intro for First Year, then $95
  • Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
  • Excellent Credit
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 recently got some enhancements like 2 miles per dollar spent at restaurants and on hotel stays and a $100 Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check Fee credit. 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.