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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
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Entry LevelMid Tier
Credit Score
Excellent(750+)Excellent(750+)
Rating
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Fees & APR
Annual Fee
$0$150
Foreign Transaction Fee
NoneNone
Purchase APR
19.24% – 27.74%19.74% – 28.24%
Intro APR
Rewards
Welcome Bonus
Earn 60,000 pointsEarn 50,000 miles
Bonus Value
$480$500
Reward Rate
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3x pts on marriott bonvoy hotels9x miles on united flights
Reward Program
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Marriott BonvoyUnited MileagePlus
Earning Rates
All Other Purchases1x ptsAll other eligible non-category purchases.
All other purchases1x miles
Dining2x milesIncluding eligible delivery services.
Food Delivery2x ptsPurchases made directly through select food delivery services.
Grocery Stores2x ptsQualifying purchases at grocery stores.
Hotel stays2x milesWhen booked directly with the hotel.
Internet, Cable, and Phone Services2x ptsQualifying spending on internet, cable, and phone services.
Marriott Bonvoy Hotels3x ptsQualifying purchases made at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy.
Other eligible United purchases3x miles
Rideshare2x ptsPurchases made on taxicabs and limousines.
Streaming Services2x ptsSelect streaming services.
United flights9x miles6x miles on the Primary Cardmember’s fare from United as a MileagePlus member, plus 3x miles on entire United purchase with United Explorer Card.
Benefits
Key Benefits
  • 5 Elite Night Credits
  • Discoverist Status
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees
  • First checked bag free
  • Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS Statement Credit
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees
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