Up To 70,000 Bonus Miles
after qualifying purchases**after qualifying purchases when applying with a promotional code and adding an authorized user.**
$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95††
This card product is available to you if you do not have this card and have not received a new Cardmember bonus for this card in the past 24 months.
Earn
60,000 bonus milesafter you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.**
+ 5,000 BONUS MILESupon approval when you use your United agent‘s promotional code.**
+ 5,000 BONUS MILESwhen you add an authorized user in the first 3 months your account is open.**
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Do more with the miles you earn
Enjoy flexible award options and take advantage of the various ways to use your miles — including flights, hotels, car rentals and more.**
7xmiles on United flights5x miles on fare from United as a MileagePlus member, plus 2x miles on entire United purchase with the United Explorer Card. Premier® members earn even more.**
4xmiles on United Hotels2x miles from United as a MileagePlus member, plus 2x miles earned with the United Explorer Card.**
Other ways to earn miles
2xmiles on all other eligible United purchases**
2xmiles on dining including eligible delivery services.**
2xmiles on other hotel stayswhen booked with the hotel**
1xmile on all other purchases**
Fly United and ease into travel from the start
The primary Cardmember and one companion can each check a first standard bag for free – save up to $160 per roundtrip.**
2 United Club℠ one-time passes per year
Over a $100 value.**
Start your journey stress-free by avoiding long lines and getting early access to overhead bins.
Up to $100 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS fee credit**
25% back on United inflight and Club premium drink purchases**
No foreign transaction fees††
Your ticket to more
MileagePlus® members can use miles to pay for flights, gift cards, entertainment, and much more. MileagePlus miles don't expire and there are no blackout dates. Whether it's for a special getaway or everyday life, you decide how to reward yourself.
You'll earn 25 PQP for every $500 you spend on purchases with your Explorer Card (up to 1,000 PQP in a calendar year) that can be applied toward your Premier status qualification, up to and including the Premier 1K® level.**
Earn 60,000 bonus miles
You'll earn 60,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.** This card product is available to you if you do not have this card and have not received a new Cardmember bonus for this card in the past 24 months.
Earn 5,000 bonus miles when applying with a promotional code
You'll earn 5,000 bonus miles upon approval when you use your United agent's promotional code.**
Earn 5,000 bonus miles when you add an Authorized User
You'll earn 5,000 bonus miles after you add an authorized user to your account in the first 3 months your account is open.**
Earn 7 miles per $1 spent on United flights
You'll earn 7 total miles per $1 spent when you use your United Explorer Card to purchase United flights: 5 miles per $1 spent on fare from United as a MileagePlus member, plus an additional 2 miles per $1 spent on entire purchase for paying with your card. Premier members earn even more miles.**
Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on other United purchases
You'll earn 2 miles per $1 spent on other purchases from United, including Economy Plus®, inflight food, beverages and Wi-Fi, and other United purchases.** You'll also earn 2 miles per $1 spent on United Card Events from Chase purchases.** For more information on United Card Events from Chase visit UnitedCardEvents.com.
Earn 4 miles per $1 spent on hotels booked through United Hotels
You’ll earn 4 total miles per $1 spent when you use your United Explorer Card to book a hotel stay through United Hotels: 2 miles per $1 spent from United as a MileagePlus member, plus an additional 2 miles per $1 spent for paying with your card. See hotels.united.com for details on earning miles.**
Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on dining and hotel accommodations
You'll earn 2 miles per $1 spent on dining including eligible delivery services.** You'll also earn 2 miles per $1 spent on hotel accommodations when booked with the hotel.**
Earn with every purchase
You'll earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases.**
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