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United℠ Explorer Card

The Points Guy's Summary:

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.

  • 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
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Intro APR on Purchases N/A
Regular APR 18.24% - 25.24% Variable
Annual Fee $0 Intro for First Year, then $95
Balance Transfer Fee Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Recommended Credit Excellent Credit
United℠ Explorer Card
Point Value 1.3 cents

There isn’t a strict mathematical formula at work here. At some point we’d like to create a system that could calculate a precise value based on award availability, fees, award levels and ease of accrual, but for now these valuations are based on a combination of how much TPG would pay to buy points if given the opportunity, and the overall value I could get from redeeming them.

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