United Credit Cards Boost Welcome Bonuses (Limited Time)

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Updated Jan 29, 2026 2:06 p.m. PST

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Beginning Jan. 29, 2026, two of the United consumer credit cards, issued by Chase, will offer elevated welcome bonuses.

The United℠ Explorer Card: Earn 70,000 United MileagePlus bonus miles after spending $3,000 on qualifying purchases in the first three months of opening an account. That's 10,000 more miles than the previous bonus offer, for the same spending amount and time frame.
The United Quest℠ Card: Earn 80,000 United MileagePlus bonus miles and 3,000 PQP after spending $4,000 on qualifying purchases in the first three months of opening an account. Previously, the card offered this bonus: Earn 70,000 bonus miles and 1,000 Premier qualifying points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.

The United Quest℠ Card offers more other perks than the United℠ Explorer Card, but that’s in exchange for a higher annual fee.

How the cards compare

Chase United Airlines Mileage Plus Credit Card

United℠ Explorer Card

on Chase's website

United Quest℠ Card

on Chase's website

Annual fee

$0 intro for the first year, then $150.

$350.

Rewards

2 miles per $1 on spending with United Airlines.
5 miles per $1 on hotel stays purchased through United Hotels.
2 miles per $1 at restaurants.
2 miles per $1 on hotels (when booked directly with the hotel).
1 mile per $1 on all other purchases.

3 miles per $1 on spending with United Airlines.
5 miles per $1 on stays purchased through Renowned Hotels and Resorts.
2 miles per $1 spent on all other travel (including other airlines, hotels, car rentals and more).
2 miles per $1 on dining (including takeout and delivery).
2 miles per $1 on select streaming services.
1 mile per $1 on all other purchases.

Free checked bags

First checked bag free for you and one companion on your reservation.

First and second checked bags free for you and one companion on your reservation.

Airport lounge access

2 United Club one-time passes each year.

None.

Credit for TSA PreCheck/Global Entry/NEXUS

Up to $120 every four years.

Other automatic travel credits (no spending needed)

None.

$200 United flight credit when you open an account, and then every year after.
10,000-mile award flight credit per anniversary year.

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