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Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card vs UnitedSM Explorer Card

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Feature
Basic Information
Issuer
ChaseChase
Card Network
Card Type
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traveltravel
Card Tier
Data: 2/2 cards
Entry LevelMid Tier
Credit Score
Excellent(750+)
Rating
Data: 0/2 cards
Fees & APR
Annual Fee
$0$150
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
Purchase APR
19.24% – 27.74%19.74% – 28.24%
Intro APR
Rewards
Welcome Bonus
Earn 60,000 pointsEarn 60,000 miles
Reward Rate
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3x pts on hotels participating in marriott bonvoy9x miles on eligible united flights
Reward Program
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Marriott BonvoyUnited MileagePlus
Earning Rates
All other purchases1x miles
Dining2x milesIncludes restaurants, takeout and eligible delivery services.
Eligible United flights9x milesTotal includes 6x miles from United on the primary cardmember's fare as a MileagePlus member plus 3x miles on the United purchase with the card; mileage earning differs for Basic Economy or base option tickets.
Hotel stays2x milesWhen purchased directly with the hotel.
Other eligible United purchases3x milesIncludes airline tickets purchased from United and eligible United purchases such as seat upgrades, Economy Plus, inflight purchases, baggage service charges, other United fees, and United Card Events from Chase.
all other purchases1x pts
grocery stores2x pts
hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy3x ptsAccelerated program multiplier directly from the card. Does not include hotel base and Elite points.
rideshare and select food delivery2x ptsApplies to taxicabs and limousines, and select food delivery platforms such as DoorDash, Caviar, Uber Eats, Postmates, Grubhub, Seamless, and Delivery.com.
select streaming, internet, cable, and phone services2x pts
Benefits
Key Benefits
  • 5 Elite Night Credits
  • Automatic Silver Elite Status
  • Baggage Delay Insurance
  • +4 more
  • $100 United Hotels Credit
  • 10,000-mile award flight discount
  • 25% back on eligible United onboard purchases
  • +10 more