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Apply Now โUnited Explorer Card
chase ยท Visa ยท United MileagePlus
Welcome Bonus
60,000 pointsโ $720 value
Spend $3,000 in the first 3 months
Annual Fee
$95
Spend Requirement
$3,000
Timeframe
3 months
Network
Visa
Points Program
United MileagePlus
Credit Score
Good to Excellent (700+)
Rewards Rate
2x United purchases, restaurants, hotel stays; 1x all else
Pros
- โ60,000 points welcome bonus worth โ$720
- โBonus value more than 3x the annual fee
- โWidely accepted Visa network
Cons
- โBest value only with specific brands
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