United Explorer Card
Chase · Visa — earn rates, perks, fees, and sources.
Annual fee
$150
Top earn rate
3×
on flights
Perk credits
4
tracked perks & credits
Earn math example
Spend $500/mo on flights with the United Explorer Card and you'd earn 18,000 pts/yr ≈ $180 (valued at 1¢/pt) against a $150 annual fee — net +$30/yr on this category alone.
Earn rates
Perks & credits (4)
- Free first checked bag — $0 annualFree first checked bag for the cardholder and one companion on United-operated flights.
- Priority boarding — $0 annualPriority boarding on United flights.
- United Club passes — $0 annualTwo United Club one-time passes each year.
- Trusted traveler fee credit — $120 annualStatement credit for a Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS application fee once every four years, up to $120.
Track these in the perk tracker so none expire unused.
Sources
- https://thepointsguy.com/credit-cards/united-explorer-card/?aid=69669252&tid=61b425992ed247188fc1446fc094a692&propertyid=39845
- http://thepointsguy.com/news/united-credit-card-refresh-2025/
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