United℠ Explorer Card

Chase · Visa · $150 annual fee

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690

Min Score

19.74–28.24%

APR Range

—

Intro APR

None

Foreign Fee

$150

Annual Fee

Welcome Bonus

up to 80,000 bonus miles

One-time miles bonus

70,000 miles after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months, plus 10,000 for adding an authorized user.

Welcome bonus, last 9 mo: 60k · at all-time high

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How You Earn · miles per $1

United Flights

United flights

Dining

Hotels

Everything else

What you get with the card — tap a row for details.

BagFree first checked bag▾

A free first checked bag — often for you and companions on the same reservation — can cover the annual fee in a couple of trips.

TSAGlobal Entry credit▾

Get reimbursed for your Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee via statement credit.

PriorityPriority boarding▾

Priority boarding gets you and your bags settled before the crowd.

Terms apply; verify current details with Chase before applying.

The latest changes to this card — newest first. Verified against issuer terms.

October 2026NEW

Elevated to up to 80,000 miles

Starting October 1, United raised the Explorer Card welcome offer to up to 80,000 miles: 70,000 after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months, plus 10,000 for adding an authorized user. Limited-time offer.

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United℠ Explorer Card

Elevated to up to 80,000 miles

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