The New United℠ Explorer Card

Welcome Bonus
70,000 Miles
  • Earn 2x miles on United purchases
  • Free Checked Bag
  • Two United Club Passes Annually
Annual Fee
$95
First Year Annual Fee Rebate (terms apply)
Interest rates
Purchase Rates
20.49% - 28.99% (Variable)
Cash Advance Rates
29.24% (Variable)
Balance Transfer Rates
20.49% - 28.99% (Variable)
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The New United℠ Explorer Card
70,000 Miles
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Offer

  • Limited-Time Offer: Earn 60,000 bonus miles
  • $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150
  • 2x miles on United purchases, dining, and hotel stays when booked with the hotel
  • Enjoy priority boarding privileges and visit the United Club with 2 one-time passes each year for your anniversary
  • Free first checked bag – a savings of up to $160 per roundtrip. Terms Apply.
  • Up to $120 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS fee credit
  • Earn a $100 United travel credit after spending $10,000 on purchases with your United Explorer Card within a calendar year
  • Over $400 in partner credits each year
  • Member FDIC

Fees & Conditions

Annual Fee $95
First Year Annual Fee Rebate
Foreign Transaction Fee 0.00%
Purchase Rates 20.49% - 28.99% (Variable)
Cash Advance Rates 29.24% (Variable)
Balance Transfer Rates 20.49% - 28.99% (Variable)

Advantages

Welcome Bonus amount 70,000 Miles
Minimum Spending Required $6,000
Minimum Spending Timeframe (Months) 6 month(s)

Earnings

Per dollar of purchases

All Spending 1 Mile
Groceries 1 Mile
Gas 1 Mile
Dining and Food delivery 2 Miles
Convenience Stores 1 Mile
Drugstores 1 Mile
Local Transport 1 Mile
Travel 1 Mile
Entertainment 1 Mile
Recurring Payments 1 Mile
Telecom/Internet 1 Mile
Streaming services 1 Mile
Online transactions 1 Mile
Office Supplies 1 Mile

Our review

Unlock Premier United Perks with The New United℠ Explorer Card

  • 60,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 within the first 3 months
  • 2X miles per $1 on United purchases, including airfare, baggage fees and seat upgrades
  • 2X miles on dining and hotel stays; 1X mile on all other purchases
  • $0 intro annual fee for your first year, then $150 thereafter
  • First checked bag free for you and one companion on United flights
  • Two United Club one‑time passes each year for lounge access
  • Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit every four years

Whether you fly United frequently or just a few times a year, this card’s robust rewards and travel protections make every trip smoother. Enjoy trip cancellation/interruption insurance, 25% back on in‑flight purchases and a complimentary year of DashPass for DoorDash & Caviar. Manage your account seamlessly in the Chase app and watch your miles add up on every flight, meal and hotel stay.

Terms apply. Bonus miles and benefits require qualifying purchases and enrollment where applicable. See issuer for full details.

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