Chase
United℠ Explorer
Locked to United MileagePlus
Annual fee
$150/yr
Welcome bonus
Up to 60,000 bonus miles
Min spend
$3,000 in 3 months
Recommended credit
Good to Excellent (700+)
Rates and offer last verified June 17, 2026.
Earning rates
9x miles on United flights booked with the card
3x miles on other United purchases
2x miles on hotel stays and dining
1x miles on all other purchases
25% back on United in-flight purchases
Features & benefits
First checked bag free on United flights (primary cardmember + 1 companion)
Priority boarding on United flights
Up to $100 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS fee credit
No foreign transaction fees
Lounge access
2 United Club one-time passes each year (no membership; you cannot otherwise enter a United Club)
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