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Head-to-head, 2026

Chase United Club Business Chase United Explorer

Annual fee, welcome offer, top earning categories, and key benefits — compared side-by-side using Perqt's catalog data.

Lower annual fee: Chase United ExplorerBigger welcome offer: Chase United Explorer

Chase

United Club Business

Annual fee
$695
Network
visa
Welcome value
$600
Min spend
$5,000 / 3mo

Top earning rates

  • 2×United Airlines purchases · United MileagePlus
  • 1.5×all other purchases · United MileagePlus

Key benefits

  • Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) Earnings · $500
  • 1.5x Base Earning Rate · $375
  • United Club Membership · $325
  • Premier Access Travel Services · $200
  • Renowned Hotels and Resorts Credit · $200
Full Chase United Club Business review

Chase

United Explorer

Annual fee
$150
Network
visa
Welcome value
$720
Min spend
$3,000 / 3mo

Top earning rates

  • 2×United purchases · United MileagePlus
  • 2×dining · United MileagePlus
  • 2×hotels · United MileagePlus
  • 1×all other purchases · United MileagePlus

Key benefits

  • Free First Checked Bag · $140
  • United Club Passes · $118
  • Primary Auto Rental CDW · $100
  • Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS Fee Credit · $100
  • Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance · $50
Full Chase United Explorer review

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