United℠ Explorer Card
United℠ Explorer Card
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United℠ Explorer Card
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United℠ Explorer Card

Our rating:3.9 Our writers, editors and industry experts score credit cards based on a variety of factors including card features, bonus offers and independent research. Credit card issuers have no say or influence on how we rate cards. The score seen here reflects the card's primary category rating. For more information, you can read about how we rate our cards.

Good to Excellent

Credit Recommended (670-850)

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Intro Bonus
50,000 Bonus MilesEarn 50,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
Reward Rates
2XEarn 2 miles per $1 spent on dining, hotel stays, and United® purchases
2XEarn 2 miles per $1 spent on dining including eligible delivery services
1X1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases
Balance Transfers Intro APR
N/A
Purchases Intro APR
N/A
Regular APR
21.24% - 28.24% Variable
Annual Fee
$0 Intro for First Year, then $95.

Highlights

  • Earn 50,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 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 on dining, hotel stays, and United® purchases
  • Up to $100 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS fee credit
  • 25% back as a statement credit on purchases of food, beverages and Wi-Fi on board United-operated flights and on Club premium drinks when you pay with your Explorer Card
  • Free first checked bag - a savings of up to $140 per roundtrip. Terms Apply.
  • Enjoy priority boarding privileges and visit the United Club℠ with 2 one-time passes each year for your anniversary
  • Get one-year complimentary DashPass, a membership for both DoorDash and Caviar that provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. Activate by 12/31/24.

Features

  • Airline
    Airline
  • Excellent Credit
    Excellent Credit
  • Good Credit
    Good Credit
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees
    No Foreign Transaction Fees
  • Rewards
    Rewards
  • Travel
    Travel
  • Visa
    Visa

Staff Review

Editor's Rating:

3.9 out of 5

Our take: Thanks to its solid sign-up bonus, the United Explorer Card makes it easy to earn a free flight quickly; but you’ll have to fly United often to make up for the card’s $95 annual fee (waived for the first year).

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