Compared from 163 real customer reviews

Chase United Explorer Card vs American Express Gold Card

Side by side from 163 real reviews. Every count is the same as on each product’s page.

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67 signal

56 reviews

75 signal

107 reviews

In short

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Strong 4x earning on dining and groceries; the annual fee stings and the credits suit city dwellers.

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Specs

Type
Airline credit card
Fees
$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $150
Rates & rewards
9x total miles on eligible United flights; 3x on other eligible United purchases; 2x on dining and hotels booked direct; 1x on all other purchases
Type
Travel rewards charge card
Fees
$325 annual fee
Rates & rewards
4x points at restaurants worldwide (up to $50K a year) and at U.S. supermarkets (up to $25K a year)

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