Signup bonus history
United Explorer
Compare the current signup bonus with the offers we have tracked, then decide whether its value and spending requirement fit your plan.
History helps you understand the range of past offers. It cannot predict the next offer, and a higher bonus is only better when you can meet its spending requirement responsibly.
All-Time High
85,000
miles
Historical Avg
75,000
miles
Offers Tracked
3
since launch
Current Offer Active
Above average
Bonus Offer
80,000 miles
Requirements
Spend $3,000
Within 3 months
Started: May 26, 2026
Earn up to 80,000 bonus miles after qualifying activities. $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.
Previous Offers 2
Feb 2026 → May 2026 All-time high
Points: 85,000
Spend: $3,000
Time: 3mo
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.
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?
- The current United Explorer offer is above the historical average of 75,000 miles, but better offers have existed.
- How often does the United Explorer bonus change?
- The United Explorer signup bonus has changed 2 times based on our records. Offers typically change a few times per year around promotional periods.
- What is the United Explorer signup bonus in 2026?
- The current United Explorer signup bonus in 2026 is 80,000 miles after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months.