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?
May 3, 2012, 7:43 am
#76
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Amex Platinum, Marriott Platinum, SPG Gold, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 240
I was given the same answer.
May 3, 2012, 7:45 am
#77
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Amex Platinum, Marriott Platinum, SPG Gold, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 240
Yes, you do (at least with the Explorer card you get your first bag free, so I'd imagine that it has to work the same way with the Club card).
May 3, 2012, 10:17 am
#78
Join Date: May 2012
Location: NY
Posts: 81
I got 6 trip coming up that's across the US...3 weeding, my own international propsal; so this card would come handy....
Thx in advance.
May 3, 2012, 3:54 pm
#79
Join Date: May 2009
Location: PHL
Posts: 2,842
Does anyone know how long it typically takes Chase to inform UA of your new Club membership status? I was approved on Weds and I'm hoping to use the EWR and DCA clubs tomorrow. I have been checking the UA club application page on ua.com and still doesn't say I'm a member
May 4, 2012, 10:38 am
#80
Join Date: May 2012
Location: NY
Posts: 81
What's the website where you can track the status??
May 4, 2012, 10:41 am
#81
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,389
It took me 20 days from instant approval until receipt of the actual United Club membership card (not the credit card).
May 4, 2012, 2:06 pm
#83
Join Date: May 2009
Location: PHL
Posts: 2,842
You have access far sooner than when you actually receive the card. The lag time is in receiving the card not the approval process. FWIW I was approved on Weds and today I just gave the attendant my MP# and I was already in the system.
May 4, 2012, 2:14 pm
#84
formerly wunderpit
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ONT-SNA-LAX
Programs: UA1K-HHDiamond
Posts: 1,342
I still haven't received the actual Club card, but when I visited the UC at SFO they just asked for my status card (Prem Plat) and let me in just on that. They said that the account was sync'd and there was no need for the Club membership card.
May 5, 2012, 8:13 am
#85
Join Date: May 2012
Location: NY
Posts: 81
Is there a number at united one can call to confirm?
Chase application status, says "you have approved with credit limit of XXX, with APR of 15.xxx%, you will receive your card in 7-10 days". So i'm fairly sure the cc is set. Although i haven't seen the cc show up on my chase.com account, but i'm guessing that's probably a system lag as well.
Chase application status, says "you have approved with credit limit of XXX, with APR of 15.xxx%, you will receive your card in 7-10 days". So i'm fairly sure the cc is set. Although i haven't seen the cc show up on my chase.com account, but i'm guessing that's probably a system lag as well.
May 5, 2012, 7:54 pm
#86
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Chapel Hill, NC--
Posts: 169
Does anybody else happen to have a code that they are willing to share with me? I'll have a few tPAC flights in the next year (plus the regular domestic flights) and I'd love club access. Thanks!
May 6, 2012, 3:21 am
#87
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Madison, WI, USA
Posts: 14,162
Since I might be traveling in May, I decided to apply using the method outlined in the first post. I was instantly approved, so I guess a free year of club access is headed my way. Apparently I can immediately make a purchase on united.com even though I don't have a physical card yet, and it is indeed already listed in my account at UA, but not at chase.com. I now have three Chase United cards.
Edited: My card came 2 days later. Fastest ever. It came in this big silver box, on a silver pull-out holder for 3 cards, with a benefits booklet and a thick luxury hotel catalog. There was even a ribbon to help you pull the contents out of the box. No swag, though -- I was hoping there would be some luggage tags or a couple of free drink coupons.
Edited: My card came 2 days later. Fastest ever. It came in this big silver box, on a silver pull-out holder for 3 cards, with a benefits booklet and a thick luxury hotel catalog. There was even a ribbon to help you pull the contents out of the box. No swag, though -- I was hoping there would be some luggage tags or a couple of free drink coupons.
Last edited by PaulMSN; May 8, 2012 at 12:55 pm
May 9, 2012, 3:48 pm
#88
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Near SEA
Programs: UA MM, AS MVPG75K, Marriott Lifetime Gold
Posts: 7,969
I applied but no instant confirmation. No hurry for me, I'll wait to see what they do.
May 10, 2012, 6:22 am
#89
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: IAH
Programs: SPG Plat, Hyatt Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 332
I checked in today for an IAH-RSW flight, but noticed my boarding group is now 6; whereas in the past the Club Card gotten me a 4. Did they change something recently?
May 10, 2012, 9:24 am
#90
Join Date: May 2012
Location: NY
Posts: 81
Since I might be traveling in May, I decided to apply using the method outlined in the first post. I was instantly approved, so I guess a free year of club access is headed my way. Apparently I can immediately make a purchase on united.com even though I don't have a physical card yet, and it is indeed already listed in my account at UA, but not at chase.com. I now have three Chase United cards.
Edited: My card came 2 days later. Fastest ever. It came in this big silver box, on a silver pull-out holder for 3 cards, with a benefits booklet and a thick luxury hotel catalog. There was even a ribbon to help you pull the contents out of the box. No swag, though -- I was hoping there would be some luggage tags or a couple of free drink coupons.
Edited: My card came 2 days later. Fastest ever. It came in this big silver box, on a silver pull-out holder for 3 cards, with a benefits booklet and a thick luxury hotel catalog. There was even a ribbon to help you pull the contents out of the box. No swag, though -- I was hoping there would be some luggage tags or a couple of free drink coupons.
Also, when you said:"it is indeed already listed in my account at UA", where on UA do you see the acct change? I got my card, there's nothing on UA.com that's different, i actually saw the cc show up on chase.com.