- 5x on flights and prepaid hotels on AmexTravel.com
- 2x on key business categories and purchases of $5,000+
- Up to $600 hotel, $200 airline fee and $209 CLEAR+ credits, plus Dell, Adobe and Indeed credits
United Explorer
VISAChase・Visa・No.037
If you fly United often (SFO/ORD/IAH hubs), the bag fees alone pay for the card in a year.
✓ Annual fee, APR and foreign-transaction fee checked on 2026-10-16 (source: creditcards.chase.com). Welcome offers, rewards and benefits change often; the issuer's site has the current terms.
Reward highlights
- 2x United, dining & hotels
- Free checked bag + priority boarding
- $0 intro annual fee the first year, then $150
Who it's for
Best for regular United flyers based at a hub.
Good for
Key benefits
- Free first checked bag for you and a companion
- Priority boarding
- 2 United Club one-time passes each year
- No foreign transaction fees
Rates & fees
APR and fees as published by the issuer. Variable APRs move with the prime rate, so check the issuer's site before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Does the United Explorer have an annual fee?
$0 the first year, then $150 a year.
Is it worth it if I fly United?
Yes, the free checked bag alone can offset the annual fee over a couple of trips a year.
Does it charge foreign transaction fees?
No foreign transaction fees.
⚠️ About this data: Where we have checked a card's annual fee, APR and foreign-transaction fee, the page shows the date and the source. Welcome offers, rewards and benefits change often, so the issuer's own site is the final word. Approval is decided by the issuer. Nothing here is financial advice.