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United\u2120 Explorer Card overview<\/h2>\n

The United\u2120 Explorer Card<\/a> isn’t your average airline credit card. It’s packed with premium perks such as an up-to-$100 Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee statement credit, two annual one-time lounge passes and free checked bags \u2014 easily justifying its modest $95 annual fee (which is waived for the first year). Card rating*: \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Card rating<\/a> is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.<\/em><\/h6>\n
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Aside from the usual airline credit card<\/a> perks like free checked bags<\/a> and priority boarding<\/a>, the United Explorer offers some premium-level benefits, including a pair of annual one-time United Club passes, a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee credit<\/a> and excellent travel protections<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you need to know about the card and its benefits.<\/p>\n

The recommended credit score<\/a> for the United Explorer is at least 670, but it’s not unheard of to be approved with a lower score.<\/p>\n

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United Explorer pros and cons<\/h2>\n
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  • First checked bag free for the cardholder and a companion<\/li>\n
  • Priority boarding<\/li>\n
  • 25% off eligible inflight purchases<\/li>\n
  • Global Entry\/TSA PreCheck statement credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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