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?
Apr 27, 2012, 8:54 am
#61
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Platium,
Posts: 8
Is there a code available?
I am hoping someone with access to the United Club can share a code with me as well to get the first year fee waiver for the United Club Visa.
Craig
Craig
Apr 27, 2012, 3:21 pm
#62
Join Date: May 2009
Location: PHL
Posts: 2,842
Was anyone with the Explorer card successful in upgrading it to the Club card with a phone agent and still apply this First year free offer?
Apr 27, 2012, 3:23 pm
#63
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ICT
Programs: AA ExP
Posts: 1,860
btw, when it was still the CO Presidential card, the invite codes that you got in the Club worked multiple times. Could someone check to see if that's the case and if it is, please post it openly.
Apr 27, 2012, 3:31 pm
#64
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold, UA Nobody, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,372
I checked last time I was in the club and each booklet had a different code.
Apr 27, 2012, 3:31 pm
#65
Join Date: May 2009
Location: PHL
Posts: 2,842
Unfortunately I posed the question because I was just denied. I hoped for the upgrade so I wouldn't take a hit to the credit score but the agent said that she cannot apply a marketing code during the upgrade. I am curious if anyone had any luck with other agents.
Apr 27, 2012, 7:40 pm
#67
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,948
It looks likes the brochures are readily available in the clubs again, albeit the stacks of them I previously saw on the counter are now behind the counter.
Apr 27, 2012, 9:22 pm
#68
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ORD, LAS
Programs: AA-EXP, BAEC Silver, Hyatt-Globalist, Hilton-gold, SPG-gold
Posts: 855
3 more codes
Grabbed 3 more today. Pm me if you need a code.
UPDATE: sorry, but the codes are gone. Will try to grab some more next week.
UPDATE: sorry, but the codes are gone. Will try to grab some more next week.
Last edited by smitty06; May 1, 2012 at 8:22 pm Reason: update
Apr 29, 2012, 7:29 am
#69
Join Date: May 2011
Location: CMH
Programs: w/+1: AS MVPG; IHG/Marriott Plat; Hilton/BW Diamond; Hertz Prez; SG Silver
Posts: 1,188
Multiple Chase Cards
I received the UA Explorer card 6 weeks ago and need the Chase Marriott card for the bonus for a July trip. I also hope to get the current Club Card with fee waived before that disappears. I am willing to trade in my Explorer card if needed. What should I do?
Apr 29, 2012, 9:02 am
#70
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 240
Smitty6 - Pm'd you for the code, hopefully you still got them to share.
Thank you kindly!
Thank you kindly!
Apr 29, 2012, 11:37 am
#71
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,948
Only you know the answer to your priorities. However, as you know, Chase can be finicky with too many applications within a short period of time. You can always apply for both cards and then call the reconsideration line if you are rejected. You'll need to explain why you need so much credit, and three different cards--especially since two are United cards.
Last edited by TTT103; Apr 29, 2012 at 11:49 am
May 1, 2012, 3:52 pm
#72
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: SAN
Programs: CO-Nothing
Posts: 134
Thank you Penner42 for helping me out! Just got approved and now just waiting for the card to arrive. So relieved to have one less thing to worry about with regards to seeing my dad as he fights brain cancer. Really appreciate it!
Last edited by speedyturtle; May 2, 2012 at 1:43 pm
May 2, 2012, 7:40 pm
#73
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 148
I haven't been able to find the answer to this question and hopefully you guys can help. When you have this card, and when flying an award ticket, do you still get the 2 checked bags for free? Or is it only for a paid flight with the United MileagePlus Club card?
May 2, 2012, 7:55 pm
#74
Formerly known as iahsumr
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 520
They are free on United award tickets as well.
May 2, 2012, 8:02 pm
#75
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posts: 1,277
I don't know how soon you'll be flying, but I was able to get into the clubs after my credit card arrived but before my club card showed up. Just gave them my mileage plus number and they looked up my membership. Not sure exactly how soon it was active after my approval. Glad to help!