United℠ Explorer Card
United miles with bonus earn on United, dining and hotel stays; checked-bag and priority boarding style perks.
Card details reviewed October 2, 2026. Confirm everything on the issuer site.
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Key facts
| Annual fee band | $100–$249 Our research listed a lower band. The issuer's own page (checked 2026-10-02) showed an intro first-year offer, then a fee in this band. Confirm on the issuer site. |
|---|---|
| Welcome offer | Check current offer on issuer site |
| APR and any intro APR | Check current terms on issuer site (see "Rates & Fees") |
| Credit typically targeted | Good, Excellent (a guide only, not a guarantee of approval) |
| Rewards type | Co-brand miles / points |
| Foreign transaction fee | None |
| Bonus category caps | No |
| Network | Visa |
| Card for | Personal |
Who it may fit
- Earn travel rewards
Features
Pros
- Practical perks for United flyers
- No foreign transaction fee
Cons
- Annual fee after any intro period
- Locked into one airline
Watch out for
- Miles are locked to United.
- Chase approval rules (such as 5/24) apply.