Aug 8, 2014, 4:50 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
8/8/14 Here's the "fine print" regarding those who have received a bonus from this product in the past:
I understand that any new cardmember bonus offers for this product are not available to either current or previous cardmembers of this product who received a new cardmember bonus for this product in the last 24 months.
I understand that the terms of my account, including the APRs, are subject to change. Any such changes will be made in accordance with the Cardmember Agreement.
If you received the bonus >24 months ago you are eligible to apply. Doesn't matter when you closed the card.
Major Benefits (post-June 2018)
Cuts as of June 2018Purchase Price Protection - removed
Return Protection - removed
Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance - reduced
10,000 bonus miles for $25K spend will no longer be available after May 31, 2018.Those who spend $10,000-$24,999 by May 31 will receive 4,000 bonus miles this year only.
New benefits2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants and hotels
25% statement credit "rebate" on purchases of food, beverages, and wifi on United-operated flights
Global Entry / Pre-application statement credit rebate up to $100 once every four years.
I understand that any new cardmember bonus offers for this product are not available to either current or previous cardmembers of this product who received a new cardmember bonus for this product in the last 24 months.
I understand that the terms of my account, including the APRs, are subject to change. Any such changes will be made in accordance with the Cardmember Agreement.
If you received the bonus >24 months ago you are eligible to apply. Doesn't matter when you closed the card.
Major Benefits (post-June 2018)
- Free first checked a bag - The primary Cardmember and one companion traveling on the same reservation will each receive their first standard checked bag free on United-operated flights when the primary Cardmember includes their MileagePlus number in their reservation and purchases their tickets from United with their United MileagePlus Explorer Card. For complete details, please visit united.com/chasebag .
- Priority boarding - Primary Cardmembers and their companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding. (BG2)
- No fees on foreign transactions
- 2 United ClubSM passes each year for your travel
- Access to XN expanded Economy Saver award inventory (not a published benefit)
- Chip-enabled Card provides added security
- Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on tickets purchased from United.
- Earn 2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants and hotels (NEW)
- Earn 1 mile per $1 spent - You'll earn 1 mile for each $1 spent on all other purchases.
Miles don't expire as long as your credit card account remains open - Your miles don't expire as long as you are a Cardmember, with no limit to the number of miles you can earn.UA miles not longer expire- Any seat, any time, on United-operated flights - Primary Cardmembers can use their miles to book any available seat, any time, on United-operated flights when they redeem
- CPU award ticket eligibility for primary cardholder (only) if MP elite
- Carryon bag allowed with Boarding Group 2 even if Basic Economy ticket
- 25% statement credit "rebate" on purchases of food, beverages, and wifi on United-operated flights (NEW)
- Global Entry / Pre-application statement credit rebate up to $100 once every four years. (NEW)
Cuts as of June 2018Purchase Price Protection - removed
Return Protection - removed
Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance - reduced
10,000 bonus miles for $25K spend will no longer be available after May 31, 2018.Those who spend $10,000-$24,999 by May 31 will receive 4,000 bonus miles this year only.
New benefits2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants and hotels
25% statement credit "rebate" on purchases of food, beverages, and wifi on United-operated flights
Global Entry / Pre-application statement credit rebate up to $100 once every four years.
Chase MP Explorer Card (Q&A, Benefits, Bonuses, Discussion, ....)
Nov 14, 2016, 8:08 pm
#901
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 7,418
Anyway, this is one of the reasons I'm thinking of cancelling. Anyone see a reason not to in my case?
- Generally make Plat or at least Gold from flying with adequate PQD each year (and have qualified for 2017).
- Most travel international, so have lounge access
- Have CapOne card for foreign transactions
- Oodles of United miles, which are only getting less valuable
I'm having a hard time justifying $95/year to myself . . . might ask for a fee waiver given relatively high spend, but not optimistic (as I'm sure others spend more).
Jan 20, 2017, 5:25 am
#903
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: IAD...and loving it?!
Programs: UA Platinum (1MM Gold), HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 858
Jan 20, 2017, 8:48 am
#904
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 163
Jan 21, 2017, 8:04 am
#906
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: 1 thousand
Posts: 2,112
Jan 21, 2017, 8:45 am
#907
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: CLE (mostly)
Programs: UA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Mlife Gold, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 823
Jan 21, 2017, 8:48 am
#908
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: CLE (mostly)
Programs: UA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Mlife Gold, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 823
Jan 21, 2017, 11:24 am
#909
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,834
Jan 21, 2017, 11:58 am
#910
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Ambassador, AA Platinum, Avis Pres Club, Hertz Pres Circle
Posts: 563
Feb 1, 2017, 12:49 pm
#911
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SFO
Programs: COdbaUA Platinum 2MM
Posts: 5,532
New Chase Explorer card promotion. $95 annual fee is not waived for the first year. Log into your MP account and you will see this bonus offer banner.
Make the Most of Your Miles*Full Details
- Free first checked bag
- Priority boarding
- No foreign transaction fees†
- 2 United ClubSM one-time passes each year for your Cardmember anniversary
- Chip-enabled Card provides added security
Make the Most of Your Miles*Full Details
- 70,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open
- 5,000 bonus miles after you add the first authorized user and make your first purchase in the first 3 months from account opening
- 10,000 bonus miles after you spend $25,000 on purchases on your Card each calendar year
- Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on tickets purchased from United
- Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases
- Miles don't expire as long as your credit card account remains open
Feb 15, 2017, 5:58 am
#912
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SLC
Programs: United Gold, Hilton Silver, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 768
I have a flight DEN-DSM this morning booked with miles for my wife and I. Booking with miles and being a silver, I did not expect an upgrade. However, being a Wednesday morning flight, sure enough the upgrade came through. However, when the reservation was split, the upgrade request didn't happen for my wife. There are still seats available, so I called to see if she could be put on the upgrade list. I was told that for mileage tickets, only the premier member was eligible for upgrades in this case, and not the companion.
This may be true, but I haven't heard of that. Can anyone confirm? Would it be worth it to try calling again? Thanks.
This may be true, but I haven't heard of that. Can anyone confirm? Would it be worth it to try calling again? Thanks.
Feb 15, 2017, 6:26 am
#913
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: CLE (mostly)
Programs: UA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Mlife Gold, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 823
I have a flight DEN-DSM this morning booked with miles for my wife and I. Booking with miles and being a silver, I did not expect an upgrade. However, being a Wednesday morning flight, sure enough the upgrade came through. However, when the reservation was split, the upgrade request didn't happen for my wife. There are still seats available, so I called to see if she could be put on the upgrade list. I was told that for mileage tickets, only the premier member was eligible for upgrades in this case, and not the companion.
This may be true, but I haven't heard of that. Can anyone confirm? Would it be worth it to try calling again? Thanks.
This may be true, but I haven't heard of that. Can anyone confirm? Would it be worth it to try calling again? Thanks.
It's always worth asking the Gate agent- you're a Silver on an Award Ticket... There's likely nobody else behind you on the upgrade list.
If there's still FC seats open at the gate and no other names on the list, talk to the agent:
"I noticed my upgrade cleared, but my wife's didn't. I think our reservation got split at check-in. Can you add her as my companion?"
Worst case scenario you get a "no, I'm sorry"
Feb 24, 2017, 9:59 am
#915
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: AC, BA, DL, AA, JL
Posts: 436
New Chase Explorer card promotion. $95 annual fee is not waived for the first year. Log into your MP account and you will see this bonus offer banner.
Make the Most of Your Miles*Full Details
- Free first checked bag
- Priority boarding
- No foreign transaction fees†
- 2 United ClubSM one-time passes each year for your Cardmember anniversary
- Chip-enabled Card provides added security
Make the Most of Your Miles*Full Details
- 70,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open
- 5,000 bonus miles after you add the first authorized user and make your first purchase in the first 3 months from account opening
- 10,000 bonus miles after you spend $25,000 on purchases on your Card each calendar year
- Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on tickets purchased from United
- Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases
- Miles don't expire as long as your credit card account remains open