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UnitedSM Explorer Card vs United QuestSM 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 TierPremium
Credit Score
Rating
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Fees & APR
Annual Fee
$150$350
Foreign Transaction Fee
Purchase APR
19.74% – 28.24%19.74% – 28.24%
Intro APR
Rewards
Welcome Bonus
Earn 60,000 milesEarn 70,000 miles
Reward Rate
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9x miles on eligible united flights10x 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.2x 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.10x miles10x total includes 6x miles on the primary cardmember's fare from United as a MileagePlus member plus 4x miles on the entire eligible United purchase; earning differs for Basic Economy or base option tickets.
Eligible United purchases4x milesApplies to airline tickets purchased from United and eligible United purchases including seat upgrades, Economy Plus, inflight food, beverages, Wi-Fi, baggage charges, other United fees, and United Card Events from Chase.
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.
Renowned Hotels and Resorts for United Cardmembers5x milesHotel accommodation purchases made using the card through Chase Travel.
Select streaming services2x miles
Travel2x milesExcludes United purchases that qualify for 4 miles per dollar.
Benefits
Key Benefits
  • $100 United Hotels Credit
  • 10,000-mile award flight discount
  • 25% back on eligible United onboard purchases
  • +10 more
  • Annual travel credit
  • Award flight pricing discount
  • First checked bag free
  • +8 more