{"id":35018,"date":"2023-08-30T15:00:44","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T15:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/30\/united-club-infinite-card-vs-united-explorer-card-which-is-best-for-united-fans-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-08-30T15:00:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T15:00:44","slug":"united-club-infinite-card-vs-united-explorer-card-which-is-best-for-united-fans-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/30\/united-club-infinite-card-vs-united-explorer-card-which-is-best-for-united-fans-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"United Club Infinite Card vs. United Explorer Card: Which is best for United fans? – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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When it comes to cobranded airline credit cards<\/a>, United loyalists have four main options for personal cards<\/a>. They include the United\u2120 Explorer Card<\/a> (one of the mid-tier cards) and the United Club\u2120 Infinite Card<\/a> (the most premium card), both issued by Chase.<\/p>\n

The average traveler might get more mileage (so to speak) out of a card like the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card<\/a> or the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/span> (see rates and fees<\/a>) \u2014 both of which earn bonus points on a wide range of purchases that can be transferred to several different airline and hotel partners<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But those looking for United-specific benefits will want to take a look at cobranded United cards. Here are the factors to help you decide which United card is the best choice for you.<\/p>\n

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United Club Infinite vs. United Explorer comparison<\/h2>\n
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Card<\/strong><\/th>\nUnited Explorer Card\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\nUnited Club Infinite Card<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Welcome bonus<\/strong><\/td>\n60,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first three months<\/td>\n80,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first three months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual fee<\/strong><\/td>\n$0 the first year, then $95<\/td>\n$525<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Earning rates<\/strong><\/td>\n2 miles per dollar on purchases with United<\/p>\n

2 miles per dollar on dining<\/p>\n

2 miles per dollar on hotel stays booked directly with hotels<\/p>\n

1 mile per dollar on everything else<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

4 miles per dollar on purchases with United<\/p>\n

2 miles per dollar on all other travel<\/p>\n

2 miles per dollar on dining<\/p>\n

1 mile per dollar on everything else<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Benefits<\/strong><\/td>\nTwo one-time United Club passes after account opening and on each anniversary<\/p>\n

Free first checked bag<\/p>\n

Priority boarding<\/p>\n

25% off inflight United purchases<\/p>\n

Up to $100 as a statement credit for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS<\/p>\n

Earn up to 1,000 Premier qualifying points (PQP)<\/p>\n

Expanded award availability<\/p>\n

No foreign transaction fees<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

United Club membership<\/p>\n

Free first and second checked bags<\/p>\n

Premier Access travel services (priority access for check-in, security screening where available, boarding and baggage handling)<\/p>\n

25% off inflight United purchases<\/p>\n

Up to $100 as a statement credit for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS<\/p>\n

IHG One Rewards Platinum status and a $75 statement credit<\/p>\n

Complimentary Premier upgrades on award flights for United elite members<\/p>\n

10% discount on United Economy Saver Awards<\/p>\n

Earn up to 8,000 Premier qualifying points (PQP)<\/p>\n

Expanded award availability<\/p>\n

No foreign transaction fees<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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United Club Infinite vs. United Explorer welcome bonus<\/h2>\n

The United Club Infinite Card<\/a> currently offers a sign-up bonus of 80,000 United miles after you spend $5,000 in the first three months your account is open. Based on TPG’s valuations<\/a>, these bonus miles are worth $880.<\/p>\n

The United Explorer Card<\/a> offers a lower sign-up bonus of 60,000 bonus United miles after you spend $3,000 in the first three months your account is open. Based on TPG’s valuations<\/a>, these bonus miles are worth $660.<\/p>\n

Winner: <\/strong>Infinite.<\/p>\n

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