The winner: United℠ Explorer Card
40,000-mile
Signup bonus after spending $2,000 in first 3 months
- Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit
- Get 2x miles at restaurants, hotels and on United Airlines
- $0 intro annual fee, then $95
Compare the perks and features of these cards in the table below.
From a raw value standpoint, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® muscles out the United℠ Explorer Card on most fronts. But this is like comparing David and Goliath because these cards have vastly different annual fees and are aimed at two different types of travelers. The Sapphire cards offers luxury perks over a variety of airlines and hotels, which often makes paying the Reserve’s annual fee worth it. Those who only travel with United will find that the Explorer card doesn’t lag far behind in rewards for that airline and has the United perks to make it worth your attention.
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