May 1, 2026
80,000 pts → 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months
Up to 60k with authorized user; current documented offer.
Welcome offer history
StrongUnited Explorer Card
As of May 1, 2026, the last documented United Explorer Card welcome offer is 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months — verdict: Strong, ranking at the 77th percentile of 13 documented offers since 2022. All-time documented high: 80,000 points (April 1, 2026).
Verdict scores the last documented offer against this card's full documented history, as of May 1, 2026— not live availability. Verify with the issuer before applying.
All-time high
80,000
April 1, 2026
Last documented
60,000
May 1, 2026
Changes documented
13
since 2022
The documented record
Timing intelligence
Seasonal pattern: elevated offers for this card have historically appeared most often in June, January, March (6 documented elevated appearances).
How long elevated offers last: across 5 completed elevated runs, this card's above-typical offers held for 30–122 days before dropping.
The cost of applying below the peak: the last documented offer sits 20,000 pointsunder this card's all-time high — roughly ≈ $300 at common valuations, for the same application.
Computed live from this card's documented entries only; history is not a promise of future offers, and point values vary by how you redeem. Not financial advice.
Every documented change — newest first
April 1, 2026
ALL-TIME HIGH70,000 pts → 80,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months
Up to 80k with authorized user; $0 intro AF.
January 1, 2026
60,000 pts → 70,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months
$0 intro annual fee first year.
May 1, 2025
80,000 pts → 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months
Sources:thepointsguy.com ↗
March 1, 2025
ALL-TIME HIGH60,000 pts → 80,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months
Sources:thepointsguy.com ↗
November 1, 2024
50,000 pts → 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months
Sources:thepointsguy.com ↗
August 1, 2024
50,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months
Sources:thepointsguy.com ↗
June 1, 2024
50,000 pts → 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months
Date approximate
Sources:thepointsguy.com ↗
March 1, 2024
60,000 pts → 50,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months
Date approximate
Sources:thepointsguy.com ↗
November 1, 2023
50,000 pts → 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months
Date approximate
Sources:thepointsguy.com ↗
October 1, 2023
60,000 pts → 50,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months
Date approximate
Sources:thepointsguy.com ↗
June 1, 2023
50,000 pts → 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months
Date approximate
Sources:thepointsguy.com ↗
December 1, 2022
50,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months
Date approximate
Sources:thepointsguy.com ↗
Questions
What is the highest documented welcome offer for the United Explorer Card?
80,000 points, documented on April 1, 2026. Every documented offer for this card is listed, dated, and sourced on this page.
Is the latest United Explorer Card offer a good one?
The last documented offer (60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months, May 1, 2026) ranks at the 77th percentile of all 13 documented offers — verdict: Strong. "All-Time High" and "Strong" have historically been the best moments to apply.
How often does the United Explorer Card welcome offer change?
We have documented 13 offer changes since 2022 — roughly 2.6 per year. Offers move without announcement, which is why each change is recorded here with its date and source.
Cite this data
Bonus Eagle. “United Explorer Card — The Offer Record.” bonuseagle.com. https://www.bonuseagle.com/offers/united-explorer-card
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