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United℠ Explorer Card
Earn 50,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on
purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
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Points Earned
$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $150
Annual Fee
Standard
Bonus Status
United Miles
The United℠ Explorer Card is the go-to card for those wanting to earn United miles without paying an annual fee that first year! That’s right, the annual fee on this card is $0 for the first year, and then $150 after that.
On top of a $0 first-year fee, you get a slew of great benefits when you open this card. Each year, cardmembers get two one-time United Club passes. You’ll also get up to $120 in credits towards Global Entry, TSA PreCheck®, or NEXUS, 25% off in-flight and Club premium drink purchases, priority boarding, and no foreign transaction fees.
You'll save at least 10% or more on flights booked with miles and earn 9x total miles on eligible United flights and 3x miles on all other eligible United® purchases. 2x miles on dining, and hotel stays when booked with the hotel. 1x mile on all other purchases.
Lastly, you’ll earn over $500 in partner credits each year.
United℠ Explorer Card
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