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United℠ Explorer Card
United MileagePlus
Last updated May 31, 2026
Bonus
70,000
United points
Spend
$3,000
in 3 months
Annual Fee
$150
Bonus Value
$910
All-time high: 90K (Apr 2025)
Why This Card
Overall a very typical airline co-brand credit card, the United Explorer comes with one free checked bag when flying United (must purchase the flight with the card), 2x miles on United® purchases, and a nice bonus of United miles.
Earn Rates
1x
Other
2x
United/dining/hotels
Offer History
70,000 pts
$3,000 in 3mo
$9103/20/2026seed
70,000 pts
$3,000 in 3mo
$9103/20/2026seed
FAQ
What is the welcome bonus on the United℠ Explorer Card?
The current welcome bonus on the United℠ Explorer Card is 70,000 after spending $300,000 in 3 months.
What is the annual fee on the United℠ Explorer Card?
The annual fee on the United℠ Explorer Card is $150.
Is the United℠ Explorer Card a good card for award travel?
The United℠ Explorer Card is built for airline earning. Combined with AwardClaw's award-drop alerts, you can use the welcome bonus to book premium-cabin saver-level redemptions identified within hours of inventory loading.
Interested in United℠ Explorer Card?
Check current offers and apply on the issuer's website.