United Explorer
Signup Bonus History
Every recorded signup bonus offer for this card — so you can tell whether the current deal is worth jumping on.
All-Time High
85,000
miles
Historical Avg
72,500
miles
Offers Tracked
2
since launch
Current Offer Active
At or near all-time high
Bonus Offer
85,000 miles
Requirements
Spend $3,000
Within 3 months
Started: Feb 1, 2026
70,000 bonus milesafter you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. + 10,000 BONUS MILESwhen you add an authorized user in the first 3 months your account is open. + 5,000 BONUS MILESupon approval when you use your United agent‘s promotional code.
Previous Offers 1
Mar 2025 → Feb 2026
Points: 60,000
Spend: $3,000
Time: 3mo
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best-ever United Explorer signup bonus?
- The highest recorded United Explorer signup bonus is 85,000 miles.
- Is the current United Explorer offer a good deal?
- Yes — the current United Explorer offer is at or near its all-time high of 85,000 miles. This is one of the best offers we've recorded.
- How often does the United Explorer bonus change?
- We track every change to the United Explorer signup bonus. Issuers typically adjust offers several times per year.
- What is the United Explorer signup bonus in 2026?
- The current United Explorer signup bonus in 2026 is 85,000 miles after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months.