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Apply Now →United Explorer Card
chase · Visa · United MileagePlus
Welcome Bonus
60,000 points≈ $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
- ✓60,000 points welcome bonus worth ≈$720
- ✓Bonus value more than 3x the annual fee
- ✓Widely accepted Visa network
Cons
- ✗Best value only with specific brands
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