80,000 Miles: United Explorer Card Limited Time Bonus

United Airlines and Chase have launched an impressive limited-time offer for the United℠ Explorer Card, offering a total of 80,000 bonus miles. With the $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, this is a prime opportunity to stock up on MileagePlus miles and enjoy premium travel benefits without an immediate out-of-pocket cost.

[Limited Time Offer] United Explorer Card: Up to 80,000 Bonus Miles

Update: United Airlines and Chase have launched an impressive limited-time offer for the United℠ Explorer Card, offering a total of 80,000 bonus miles. With the $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, this is a prime opportunity to stock up on MileagePlus miles and enjoy premium travel benefits without an immediate out-of-pocket cost.

The Offer

  • 70,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
  • 10,000 bonus miles when you add an authorized user in the first 3 months your account is open.
  • Total Potential: 80,000 United MileagePlus miles.
  • Offer End Date: 5/20/26.

Card Value & Key Benefits

This offer provides over $800 in total value, particularly for those who fly United even once or twice a year. Key perks include:

  • $0 Intro Annual Fee: Enjoy all benefits for the first year, then $150 thereafter.
  • Free First Checked Bag: Standard checked bag free for the primary cardmember and one companion on the same reservation—saving up to $160 per roundtrip.
  • United Club℠ Access: 2 United Club one-time passes every anniversary year (over $100 value).
  • Global Entry / TSA PreCheck® / NEXUS Credit: Up to $120 statement credit every 4 years.
  • Earn Miles: 2x miles on United purchases, dining, and hotel stays; 1x on all other purchases.

Verdict

The 80,000-mile bonus is near the historical high for this card. Factoring in the waived annual fee for the first year and the substantial travel credits (including up to $500 in annual partner credits like rideshare and hotel credits), this is a "must-consider" offer for any traveler who can meet the $3,000 spend requirement.

Note that this product is available to you if you do not have the card and have not received a Cardmember bonus for this card in the last 24 months.

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Source: https://www.theexplorercard.com/rewards-cards/explorer-card