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UnitedSM Explorer Card vs United Gateway SM 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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Mid TierEntry Level
Credit Score
Rating
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Fees & APR
Annual Fee
$150$0
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
Purchase APR
19.74% – 28.24%19.74% – 28.24%
Intro APR
0% for 12 months
Rewards
Welcome Bonus
Earn 60,000 milesEarn 40,000 miles
Reward Rate
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9x miles on eligible united flights5x miles on eligible united flights
Reward Program
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United MileagePlusUnited MileagePlus
Earning Rates
All other purchases1x miles1x 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.5x miles5x total includes 3x miles on the Primary Cardmember's fare from United as a MileagePlus member plus 2x miles on the entire United purchase with the card; mileage earning differs for Basic Economy or base option tickets.
Eligible United purchases2x milesIncludes airline tickets purchased from United, seat upgrades, Economy Plus, inflight food, beverages and Wi-Fi, baggage service charges, other United fees, and United Card Events from Chase; exclusions apply.
Gas stations2x miles
Hotel stays2x milesWhen purchased directly with the hotel.
Local transit and commuting2x milesIncludes ride share services, taxicabs, train tickets, tolls, and mass transit.
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.
Benefits
Key Benefits
  • $100 United Hotels Credit
  • 10,000-mile award flight discount
  • 25% back on eligible United onboard purchases
  • +10 more
  • 25% back on United inflight and Club purchases
  • Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance
  • Digital Wallet Technology
  • +8 more