United Explorer Unveils Tiered Bonus of up to 65,000 Miles

Sara Rathner
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United Explorer Unveils Tiered Bonus of up to 65,000 Miles

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The United℠ Explorer Card has launched a new sign-up bonus offer that could have you well on your way to your next dream vacation.

The card's new sign-up bonus is tiered, offering the chance to earn a total of 65,000 MileagePlus miles. New cardholders can earn:

  • 40,000 miles after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months

  • 25,000 miles after spending $10,000 total in the first 6 months

You'll be able to earn either the 40,000-mile bonus, the 25,000-mile bonus, or both for a total of 65,000 miles.

Previously, the card offered the following sign-up bonus: 40,000 bonus miles after you spend $2,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. The annual fee remains $0 intro for the first year, then $95.

The card's ongoing reward categories are also staying the same. You'll earn 2 MileagePlus miles per dollar spent on:

  • Restaurant purchases.

  • Hotel stays.

  • United purchases including airline tickets, seat upgrades, in-flight food and Wi-Fi, and baggage service charges.

All other purchases earn 1 mile per dollar spent.

For more information, see our full review of this card.

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Chase United Airlines Mileage Plus Credit Card

on Chase's website

United℠ Explorer Card
5.0
NerdWallet Rating
Rewards rate

1x-2x

Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on dining, hotel stays and United® purchases. 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases

Miles

Intro offer

50,000

Earn 50,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.

Miles
Chase United Mileage Plus Explorer Business Credit Card

on Chase's website

United℠ Business Card
5.0
NerdWallet Rating
Rewards rate

1x-2x

Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on United® purchases, dining, at gas stations, office supply stores and on local transit and commuting. Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases.

Miles

Intro offer

75000

Earn 75,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.

Miles
Chase United Quest Credit Card

on Chase's website

United Quest℠ Card
4.6
NerdWallet Rating
Rewards rate

1x-3x

Earn 3x miles on United® purchases, 2x miles on dining, select streaming services & all other travel, 1x on all other purchases

Miles

Intro offer

60,000

Earn 60,000 bonus miles and 500 Premier qualifying points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.

Miles
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