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The UnitedSM Explorer Card is a great way to save money and get better access to United awards while earning United MileagePlus miles with every dollar you spend. Regular United flyers will love a free first checked bag for the cardholder and a companion on each trip, a statement credit worth up to $100 every four years for TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or NEXUS, and two one-time passes to the United Club each year for your anniversary. Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on dining, hotel stays, and United® purchases.

Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases. $0 intro for the first year, then $95 N/A 21.99% - 28.

99% Variable Earn 60,000 bonus miles Good to Excellent Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Annual fee is waived the first year Check mark icon A check mark.

It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Earns bonus miles on several purchase categories, including dining Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction.

Includes an application fee credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Gets .