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 U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Gold American Express® Card
Compare Chase United℠ Explorer Card and U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Gold American Express® Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.
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U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Gold American Express® Card
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U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Gold American Express® Card
U.S. Bank - American Express - Credit card
4.7
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| Feature | Chase United℠ Explorer Card | U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Gold American Express® Card |
|---|---|---|
| Card fee | $150 USD/yr | $85 USD/yr |
| Purchase APR (from) | 19.74% | - |
| Interest-free period | - | - |
| Foreign transaction fee | 0% | 0% |
| Rewards | 9x eligible United flights, 3x other United purchases, 2x dining/hotels, 1x all else | 5X FlexPoints on prepaid hotels and car rentals booked through FlexPerks Rewards Center; 3X FlexPoints on dining, takeout, and restaurant delivery; 2X FlexPoints at airlines, gas stations, and EV charging stations; 1X on all other purchases. |
| Installments | - | U.S. Bank ExtendPay® Plans available |
| No card fee | - | - |
| No foreign transaction fee | ||
| Welcome bonus | ||
| Airport lounge access | - | |
| Travel insurance | - | |
| Apple Pay / Google Pay |
Which is right for you
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- Choose the Chase United℠ Explorer Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
- Choose the U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Gold American Express® 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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