Chase United℠ Explorer Card
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Chase United℠ Explorer Card
Chase - Visa - Credit card
4.6
4.6 out of 5
9.2/10
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Chase United℠ Explorer Card vs Citi American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp® Card
Compare Chase United℠ Explorer Card and Citi American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp® Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.
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Citi American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp® Card
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Citi American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp® Card
Citi - Mastercard - Credit card
4.6
4.6 out of 5
9.2/10
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Compared side by side
Cells with a check mark are the stronger value in that row. Ties stay unmarked.
| Feature | Chase United℠ Explorer Card | Citi American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp® Card |
|---|---|---|
| Card fee | $150 USD/yr | No fee |
| Purchase APR (from) | 19.74% | 19.49% |
| Interest-free period | - | - |
| Foreign transaction fee | 0% | 3% |
| Rewards | 9x eligible United flights, 3x other United purchases, 2x dining/hotels, 1x all else | 2X AAdvantage miles at grocery stores and on eligible American Airlines purchases; 1X on all other purchases. |
| Installments | - | 0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months from account opening |
| No card fee | - | |
| No foreign transaction fee | - | |
| Welcome bonus | ||
| Airport lounge access | - | |
| Travel insurance | - | |
| Apple Pay / Google Pay |
Which is right for you
Pick by how you spend
- Choose the Chase United℠ Explorer Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
- Choose the Citi American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp® Card if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
- Still unsure? Read each full review below, then apply on the issuer's secure site.
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