Improved UA Explorer card offer
Oct 10, 2011, 10:53 am
#151
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: UA 1P
Posts: 43
Thank you all for the additional info.
When the OP+ rolls over to M+, and a person already has M+ at that time, assume you may be able to combine the credit limit?
When the OP+ rolls over to M+, and a person already has M+ at that time, assume you may be able to combine the credit limit?
Oct 10, 2011, 11:03 am
#152
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Aussie in ORD
Programs: Marriott Plat, Ua Gold, GE.. Sucker for punishment
Posts: 4,237
G'day all, a bit of a naive post here:
So I have my nice, free Visa CC from my local credit union... Nice thing is 24 days interest free on purchases so I have never paid interest.. but hand in hand is a poor rewards program..
Does anyone know how the interest free period goes on these cards? Is the main cost the $95pa (which, if I had a ~30K annual spend == 30K points, well worth $95)?
Easy to pay into the card (via a checking acct)??
(new-ish to the USA)
So I have my nice, free Visa CC from my local credit union... Nice thing is 24 days interest free on purchases so I have never paid interest.. but hand in hand is a poor rewards program..
Does anyone know how the interest free period goes on these cards? Is the main cost the $95pa (which, if I had a ~30K annual spend == 30K points, well worth $95)?
Easy to pay into the card (via a checking acct)??
(new-ish to the USA)
Oct 10, 2011, 11:21 am
#153
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SFO/SJC
Posts: 226
The closing of the account is unrelated to the bonus.
When M+ survives, OP+ will be definitely converted to M+ Explorer, sooner or later. And when you have M+ Explorer already, why do you need to keep another card that bear an annual fee (remember - only first year is waived) and do you no good at all?
When M+ survives, OP+ will be definitely converted to M+ Explorer, sooner or later. And when you have M+ Explorer already, why do you need to keep another card that bear an annual fee (remember - only first year is waived) and do you no good at all?
Now that there's the danger of the card being converted and losing the opportunity for the UA Explorer bonus, I think I'll try to get the UA Explorer card before the year ends.
Or do you think the lounge passes are not worth it? To a 1K/Plat they're probably worthless...
Oct 10, 2011, 11:24 am
#154
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SFO/SJC
Posts: 226
G'day all, a bit of a naive post here:
So I have my nice, free Visa CC from my local credit union... Nice thing is 24 days interest free on purchases so I have never paid interest.. but hand in hand is a poor rewards program..
Does anyone know how the interest free period goes on these cards? Is the main cost the $95pa (which, if I had a ~30K annual spend == 30K points, well worth $95)?
Easy to pay into the card (via a checking acct)??
(new-ish to the USA)
So I have my nice, free Visa CC from my local credit union... Nice thing is 24 days interest free on purchases so I have never paid interest.. but hand in hand is a poor rewards program..
Does anyone know how the interest free period goes on these cards? Is the main cost the $95pa (which, if I had a ~30K annual spend == 30K points, well worth $95)?
Easy to pay into the card (via a checking acct)??
(new-ish to the USA)
Oct 10, 2011, 7:32 pm
#155
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: TPE
Programs: CO Plat
Posts: 194
Any possibility the offer in November could be better than the current elite offer? Or should I just take the elite offer while I still have the chance?
Oct 10, 2011, 10:24 pm
#156
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott PLAT, Starwood PLT, Hilton Silver
Posts: 185
I believe it is supposed to be the exact same offer. But again nothing is guaranteed.
Oct 10, 2011, 11:22 pm
#157
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: United Plat, SPG Plat, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Diamond, National Exec Elite
Posts: 108
Sorry if I am asking too much, but is it possible for one of the moderators to summarize this thread. Not sure what's the verdict; my apologies as I did not read all the messages in the thread.
I have United Mileage Plus Preferred Visa Sig card. I got 20,000 miles bonus on this 4 years ago, and I still own the card. I want to know if I will be eligible to apply for this new card? Thanks.
I have United Mileage Plus Preferred Visa Sig card. I got 20,000 miles bonus on this 4 years ago, and I still own the card. I want to know if I will be eligible to apply for this new card? Thanks.
Oct 11, 2011, 2:12 am
#158
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
Oct 11, 2011, 6:33 am
#160
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Aussie in ORD
Programs: Marriott Plat, Ua Gold, GE.. Sucker for punishment
Posts: 4,237
Thanks muchly... Does anyone grab a card like this, use it for a year and then cancel once you have the miles?
Oct 11, 2011, 6:45 am
#161
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
Quick question, does using the Explorer card keep your UA miles from expiring, even if you don't fly?
Oct 11, 2011, 10:25 am
#163
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,171
Have a few questions:
1) Has anyone tried applying for the Chase Sapphire Preferred and this card at the same time? Were they both aprroved? I'm thinking about doing that.
2) Holding a one pass since paril with no other UA or CO cards, I should be eligible for the bonus if I sign up right?
Thx!
1) Has anyone tried applying for the Chase Sapphire Preferred and this card at the same time? Were they both aprroved? I'm thinking about doing that.
2) Holding a one pass since paril with no other UA or CO cards, I should be eligible for the bonus if I sign up right?
Thx!
Oct 11, 2011, 11:17 am
#164
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott PLAT, Starwood PLT, Hilton Silver
Posts: 185
1) Chase doesn't typically approve more than 1 card at a time especially not two personal cards. I doubt you will get both.
2) Yes, if you have never had a UA card before you will definitely get the signup bonus.
2) Yes, if you have never had a UA card before you will definitely get the signup bonus.