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Chase United Airlines Explorer Credit Card Information & Benefits

Matthew Justice / Jan 19, 2025
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The Chase United Airlines Explorer credit card is great for those who fly on United Airlines infrequently. The card comes with standard benefits and limited lounge access, with a $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $150 annually.

Card Benefits (updated May 18, 2025)

  1. Sign-up bonus (up to 60,000 bonus points)
  2. Two United Club one-time lounge access passes (per anniversary year)
  3. $120 Global Entry or TSA PreCheck membership fee credit (every four years)
  4. Receive a $10 Instacart credit monthly, up to $120 total each calendar year
  5. Rideshare ($5 each month) and Hotel Credits ($100 per year)
  6. 7x miles on United Airlines flights
  7. 4x miles on United Hotels
  8. 2x miles on dining
  9. 1x miles OEE
  10. 25% back on United inflight and United Club premium drink purchases
  11. Free first checked bag & priority boarding
  12. Earn 5,000 bonus miles when you add an authorized user (first 3 months)
  13. Trip insurance up to $1,500 per covered traveler and $6,000 per trip
  14. No Foreign Transaction Fees

To apply or learn more, see https://www.theexplorercard.com/rewards-cards/explorer-card

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Closing Thoughts

Overall, this is a great card for those who travel on United only a few times a year. The two lounge passes, checked bag, bonus credits, and signup bonus make this card a great value.