Jan 25, 2015, 10:06 am
Last edit by: RNE
How do I get the first-year free offer for the United Club card?
There is no foolproof method. As of January 2016, anecdotal evidence strongly suggests that the first-year-free offer (as opposed to the standard offer with $395 AF, minus $100 credit with first purchase) is targeted at UA elites and former paid Club members.
In prior years, some of the following links gave non-elites access to the first-year-free offer. Current odds of success appear to be low.
Regardless of the method used, you will need to log into your UA account to see the offer available to you.
How do I find/apply for the United MileagePlus Club Business Card?
https://www.theexplorercard.com/Club50kAF
Go to www.theexplorercard.com, then either
After logging into your United account, you may be targeted for the annual fee waiver on the business version of the card.
There is no foolproof method. As of January 2016, anecdotal evidence strongly suggests that the first-year-free offer (as opposed to the standard offer with $395 AF, minus $100 credit with first purchase) is targeted at UA elites and former paid Club members.
In prior years, some of the following links gave non-elites access to the first-year-free offer. Current odds of success appear to be low.
- https://mpclubcard.com/rsvp
- https://www.mpclubcard.com/2015
- https://www.theexplorercard.com/ClubAFW
- http://www.united.com/2014clubfree
- http://www.mpclubcard.com/comfort (added Jul 10, 2016)
- http://www.MPClubCard.com/world (added Jan 6, 2020 by RNE)
How do I find/apply for the United MileagePlus Club Business Card?
https://www.theexplorercard.com/Club50kAF
Go to www.theexplorercard.com, then either
- Click "Are you a business owner?" in the top right then "Learn about the MileagePlus Club Business Card" in the right column.
- Click "Compare to the MileagePlus Club Card" in the right column then "Compare to the MileagePlus Club Business Card" in the right column.
After logging into your United account, you may be targeted for the annual fee waiver on the business version of the card.
United MileagePlus Club Card, 1st Year Annual Fee Waived, Tied to United Status?
Feb 4, 2017, 6:39 pm
#1036
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: 1 thousand
Posts: 2,112
I saw this (first year free) offer regularly after making 1k recently (as well as 50k MPE offers since ~forever) After I applied for the MPE, the first year free offer went away, and was replaced by a $100 statement credit offer for the Club card.
(The 50k MPE offer was much more useful for me, since I get lounge access either via *G on int'l flights, or Amex Plat access to a much better lounge for my domestic flights. It's rare that I'm at an airport where there's only a UC when not flying internationally, and the 2 MPE passes should cover those situations.)
(The 50k MPE offer was much more useful for me, since I get lounge access either via *G on int'l flights, or Amex Plat access to a much better lounge for my domestic flights. It's rare that I'm at an airport where there's only a UC when not flying internationally, and the 2 MPE passes should cover those situations.)
Feb 8, 2017, 6:44 am
#1037
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Tucson AZ
Posts: 108
United Mileage Plus Club Card
I qualified for a year, fee-waived United Mileage Plus credit card. No points sadly, but all I really wanted was the unlimited lounge access and priority one boarding.
Any thoughts on how I might get Chase to wave the $450 annual fee when the card expires in two months?
I have only used the card for United tickets.
Also, if I book a ticket using the card, and then the card is cancelled (due to no fee waiver), will I still get priority boarding since I booked when in the 'system'?
Any thoughts on how I might get Chase to wave the $450 annual fee when the card expires in two months?
I have only used the card for United tickets.
Also, if I book a ticket using the card, and then the card is cancelled (due to no fee waiver), will I still get priority boarding since I booked when in the 'system'?
Feb 10, 2017, 4:22 pm
#1038
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA MM Plat, UA 1MM, Hilton Lifetime Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold, CLEAR, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 3,617
Just a tip on the using the UAMPCC. They do carry trip insurance. Yeah you may think it is a scam and doesn't work. I booked a house in Savannah GA for a week and hurricane Matthew hit. It was for a wedding and multiple couple were to stay at the house. I did the booking with my MPCC. Didn't stay one day at house and we were evacuated. Rental agent said tough luck, Chase/Chubb insurance took the case and 6 weeks later I get a check for $8K and change. They apologized for taking so long and said they had many claims from the hurricane. Now I book all such lodging on my UACC card not just UA tickets.
Feb 13, 2017, 9:03 am
#1039
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: UA 1K | MR Platinum
Posts: 492
I qualified for a year, fee-waived United Mileage Plus credit card. No points sadly, but all I really wanted was the unlimited lounge access and priority one boarding.
Any thoughts on how I might get Chase to wave the $450 annual fee when the card expires in two months?
I have only used the card for United tickets.
Also, if I book a ticket using the card, and then the card is cancelled (due to no fee waiver), will I still get priority boarding since I booked when in the 'system'?
Any thoughts on how I might get Chase to wave the $450 annual fee when the card expires in two months?
I have only used the card for United tickets.
Also, if I book a ticket using the card, and then the card is cancelled (due to no fee waiver), will I still get priority boarding since I booked when in the 'system'?
Feb 14, 2017, 11:31 am
#1040
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 578
Unfortunately no pre-approval. In addition, the banker informed me that they only see preapprovals for the Sapphire, Ink, and Freedom Unlimited. I'll take that with a grain of salt, but just passing along what I was told.
Probably going to give the online application a try later.
Probably going to give the online application a try later.
Should I give it a try again in March, or wait until April? My account still shows the no-fee first year. I also have the 70k MPE but that offer expires 2/28 anyway.
Feb 14, 2017, 12:17 pm
#1041
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
Programs: Milege+, SkyMiles, AAdvantage, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,685
As expected, denial due to "too many new cards." I knew I was at 5/24, but read conflicting things on what's counted/when to start counting. My earliest card was opened in March 2015.
Should I give it a try again in March, or wait until April? My account still shows the no-fee first year. I also have the 70k MPE but that offer expires 2/28 anyway.
Should I give it a try again in March, or wait until April? My account still shows the no-fee first year. I also have the 70k MPE but that offer expires 2/28 anyway.
Feb 14, 2017, 3:43 pm
#1042
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: None yet
Posts: 79
How long does it take to activate the United Club membership?
Sorry if this is a duplicated question.
I applied for the Chase United Club card yesterday and got my credit card today via UPS next day air, which was super fast. Yet I cannot see my membership info on united.com yet. I asked UA and they said it would take up to two weeks, and sending SM to chase didn't help either. I was wondering how long does it actually take to activate my United Club membership. Could someone share their experiences with this? I am traveling on Friday (3 days from the day of this post). Do you think I can access UC then? I do have my MP number on my reservation. If not, can I present my credit card to get in?
Thanks a lot.
I applied for the Chase United Club card yesterday and got my credit card today via UPS next day air, which was super fast. Yet I cannot see my membership info on united.com yet. I asked UA and they said it would take up to two weeks, and sending SM to chase didn't help either. I was wondering how long does it actually take to activate my United Club membership. Could someone share their experiences with this? I am traveling on Friday (3 days from the day of this post). Do you think I can access UC then? I do have my MP number on my reservation. If not, can I present my credit card to get in?
Thanks a lot.
Feb 15, 2017, 12:48 am
#1043
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 578
In checking my CRs, I have seen some inquiries not come off at exactly 24 months, but during the 25th month. Also, if you sign up for Chase's Credit Journey, it will tell you exactly how many new cards you have opened in the last 24 months. It updates once every 7 days. I would wait until April or better yet give Credit Journey a try and wait until your new cards # drops to four.
Feb 21, 2017, 8:59 pm
#1044
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Jackson, WY
Posts: 543
Sorry if this is a duplicated question.
I applied for the Chase United Club card yesterday and got my credit card today via UPS next day air, which was super fast. Yet I cannot see my membership info on united.com yet. I asked UA and they said it would take up to two weeks, and sending SM to chase didn't help either. I was wondering how long does it actually take to activate my United Club membership. Could someone share their experiences with this? I am traveling on Friday (3 days from the day of this post). Do you think I can access UC then? I do have my MP number on my reservation. If not, can I present my credit card to get in?
Thanks a lot.
I applied for the Chase United Club card yesterday and got my credit card today via UPS next day air, which was super fast. Yet I cannot see my membership info on united.com yet. I asked UA and they said it would take up to two weeks, and sending SM to chase didn't help either. I was wondering how long does it actually take to activate my United Club membership. Could someone share their experiences with this? I am traveling on Friday (3 days from the day of this post). Do you think I can access UC then? I do have my MP number on my reservation. If not, can I present my credit card to get in?
Thanks a lot.
Feb 25, 2017, 5:49 pm
#1045
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: East Coast, USA
Posts: 1,032
I finally broke down and applied for the card, lured by the first year fee waiver. It was originally pending (30 day message), but then got approved the next day by reducing one of my other Chase cards' credit limits (without me doing anything). Received the card in that giant package, and I thought the 1K kit was ridiculous... I was already a UC member, so got the refund and at the same time had the new expiration date show up on my app (these happened a couple of weeks ago, about a week after I received the credit card). Still no physical club card yet, but not worried at this point. The only only place I will use the physical club card will be at Club Acela...
Mar 10, 2017, 9:45 am
#1046
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 587
Chase United Club Business Card
Anyone know if applying for this card after logging onto the United site bypasses 5/24 ? I saw the Wiki on another thread specifically mention the United Explorer Personal and Business, along with the United Club Personal card are governed by 5/24, but no mention of the Business version.
I'm currently over 5/24, but I do see an offer after logging onto the United site (No annual fee the first year, then $450) that I'd like to accept.
I'm currently over 5/24, but I do see an offer after logging onto the United site (No annual fee the first year, then $450) that I'd like to accept.
Mar 10, 2017, 3:52 pm
#1047
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 587
Took the plunge and applied. Got the 30 day response. Might be a denial, but I'll see what happens.
Mar 12, 2017, 7:34 pm
#1048
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 779
In checking my CRs, I have seen some inquiries not come off at exactly 24 months, but during the 25th month. Also, if you sign up for Chase's Credit Journey, it will tell you exactly how many new cards you have opened in the last 24 months. It updates once every 7 days. I would wait until April or better yet give Credit Journey a try and wait until your new cards # drops to four.
Mar 13, 2017, 2:26 pm
#1049
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
Programs: Milege+, SkyMiles, AAdvantage, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,685
Did you drop last month? I noticed I was at 5/24 then dropped to 3/24 when they took my two new cards opened 2/15 off. It is possible that Credit Journey is a week or so behind. It is based on Trans Union. Sometimes TU drops my inquiries not the 24th month, but the 25th month. That would account for the difference. I can also tell you that when I was approved for CSR last week, that Chase used my TU credit report. Another way to check your TU is to use Creditkarma.
Mar 14, 2017, 6:13 pm
#1050
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 779
Did you drop last month? I noticed I was at 5/24 then dropped to 3/24 when they took my two new cards opened 2/15 off. It is possible that Credit Journey is a week or so behind. It is based on Trans Union. Sometimes TU drops my inquiries not the 24th month, but the 25th month. That would account for the difference. I can also tell you that when I was approved for CSR last week, that Chase used my TU credit report. Another way to check your TU is to use Creditkarma.