Chase · Visa
United Explorer Card
Free checked bags + United perks.
ByHillel Sonnenschine·
First checked bag free on United, 2x miles on United, dining and hotels. Two annual United Club one-time passes.
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Annual fee
None
Waived the first year
Welcome bonus
~$800
Spend $3,000 in 3 months
Purchase APR
21.99%, 28.99%
Foreign tx fee
None
Welcome bonus
Earn a total of 80,000 bonus miles. Earn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 within the first 3 months. Plus, earn an additional 10,000 bonus miles after you add an authorized user within the first 3 months.
Estimated value: ~$800
Rewards
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
United purchases | 2x |
Dining (incl. eligible delivery) | 2x |
Hotels booked direct | 2x |
Everything else | 1x |
Benefits
- $0 intro annual fee the first year
- Free first checked bag on United (cardholder + 1)
- Priority boarding
- 2 United Club one-time passes per year
- Up to $100 Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit
- 25% back on inflight purchases
Best for
- 1United flyers
- 2Frequent domestic travel
Recommended credit
Good
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