Chase United Explorer
United loyalists, free checked bag + lounge passes.
External link to Chase’s own application page.
The Chase United Explorer costs $150 a year. It earns 2% on travel and 1% on everything else. Forex markup is 0%. These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.
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How much Chase United Explorer actually pays you over time, net of annual fees.
Includes 40% in this card's boost category, 60% general spend.
Estimates use the card's published rates and a 40/60 boost-vs-general split. Real returns vary with how tightly your spend matches each card's boost categories.
What does the Chase United Explorer earn?
What you earn back, by category.
60,000 miles after $3,000 spend in 3 months
What do you get with the Chase United Explorer?
- 9x total miles on eligible United flights
- 3x miles on all other eligible United purchases
- 2x miles on dining, including eligible delivery services
- 2x miles on hotel stays booked directly with the hotel
- 1x mile on all other purchases
- Free first checked bag for the cardholder and one companion on United-operated flights
- 2 United Club one-time passes per year
- No foreign transaction fees
- Annual fee waived for the first year
Who qualifies for the Chase United Explorer?
These are guidelines, not hard cutoffs. Banks frequently approve below the listed income if your credit is healthy.
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Chase United Explorer FAQ
›What is the Chase United Explorer annual fee?
The annual fee is $150 (joining fee $0).
›What does the Chase United Explorer earn?
It earns 2% on travel and 1% on everything else.
›What is the Chase United Explorer forex markup?
The Chase United Explorer charges 0% forex markup on foreign-currency spends.
›What income do you need for the Chase United Explorer?
Chase publishes no minimum income requirement for this card; approval rests on your credit profile.
›What is the Chase United Explorer welcome bonus?
60,000 miles after $3,000 spend in 3 months.
›Are these Chase United Explorer figures verified?
These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.
