United Explorer Card Bonus Categories
$150/yr annual fee. 5 bonus categories benefits, with what each is worth and the limits that apply.
- Annual fee
- $150/yr
- Estimated value
- $160/yr
- Benefits
- 5
3x on united purchases
3x points3x miles on United purchases
10,000-Mile Award Discount After $20K Spend
10000% offGet a 10,000-mile discount on award flights when you spend $20,000 on purchases each year.
Pro Tips
- 1Track your spend throughout the year to ensure you hit the $20K threshold
- 2Discount expires 12 months after issue
- 3Can turn a 12,500-mile one-way into just 2,500 miles with the discount
Value Analysis
- Estimated Value
- $120
Earn Up to 1,000 Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) from Card Spend
IncludedEarn 1 PQP for every $20 spent, up to 1,000 PQP annually, to help reach United Premier status tiers.
Pro Tips
- 1To maximize PQP, spend $20,000 annually to hit the 1,000 PQP cap
- 2PQP are separate from award miles - you earn both on each purchase
- 3Combine with flights to help reach Premier status faster
Value Analysis
- Estimated Value
- $40
2x on hotels
2x points2x miles on hotel stays booked directly with hotels
2x on dining
2x points2x miles on dining purchases