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 Upgrade OneCard™
Compare Chase United℠ Explorer Card and Upgrade OneCard™ side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.
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Upgrade OneCard™
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Upgrade OneCard™
Upgrade - Visa - Credit card
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Compared side by side
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| Feature | Chase United℠ Explorer Card | Upgrade OneCard™ |
|---|---|---|
| Card fee | $150 USD/yr | No fee |
| Purchase APR (from) | 19.74% | 14.99% |
| Interest-free period | - | - |
| Foreign transaction fee | 0% | 3% |
| Rewards | 9x eligible United flights, 3x other United purchases, 2x dining/hotels, 1x all else | Up to 3% cash back on everyday purchases (convenience stores, drugstores, restaurants, gas, utilities, subscriptions) and 2% on all other purchases when linked to a Rewards Checking Preferred account via Pay Now. Without the checking account link, earns 1.5% on all purchases. $500 annual cap on the 3% tier, then drops to 2%. |
| Installments | - | Dual-mode card: Pay Now automatically settles selected purchases the next day from a linked bank account (no interest); Pay Later converts purchases into fixed-rate closed-end installment loans. |
| No card fee | - | |
| No foreign transaction fee | - | |
| Welcome bonus | ||
| Airport lounge access | - | |
| Travel insurance | - | |
| Apple Pay / Google Pay |
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- Choose the Chase United℠ Explorer Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
- Choose the Upgrade OneCard™ if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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