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United℠ Explorer Card vs United Quest℠ 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
Excellent(750+)Excellent(750+)
Rating
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Fees & APR
Annual Fee
$150$350
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
Purchase APR
19.74% – 28.24%19.74% – 28.24%
Intro APR
Rewards
Welcome Bonus
Earn 50,000 milesEarn 60,000 miles
Reward Rate
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9x miles on united flights10x miles on eligible united flights
Reward Program
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United MileagePlusUnited MileagePlus
Earning Rates
All other eligible United purchases4x milesEarn 4x miles total on seat upgrades, Economy Plus, inflight food, beverages, Wi-Fi, and baggage fees.
All other purchases1x miles1x miles
All other travel2x milesIncludes airfare, trains, local transit, cruise lines, hotels, car rentals, cabs, resorts, rideshare, and tolls.
Dining2x milesIncluding takeout and eligible delivery services2x milesIncludes eligible delivery services.
Eligible United flights10x milesIncludes 6x miles as a MileagePlus member plus 4x miles with the United Quest Card.
Hotel stays2x milesWhen booked directly with the hotel
Prepaid hotel stays through Renowned Hotels and Resorts5x milesMust prepay directly through Renowned Hotels and Resorts.
Select streaming services2x miles
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.
United purchases3x milesAll other eligible United purchases
Benefits
Key Benefits
  • Airport Lounge Access via Priority Pass
  • First checked bag free
  • Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
  • Annual travel credit
  • First checked bag free
  • Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit
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