Just FYI, got the email below today. I currently have the United Select Visa...nice to see an actual confirmation of the 50K bonus after 1st purchase
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We're pleased to share that you have been approved for the MileagePlus® Explorer Card.
You will be receiving your new Card within 5-7 business days, along with details about your Cardmember benefits. When it arrives, please verify receipt by calling the number on the front of your Card.
Remember, you will receive
50,000 bonus miles after the first use of your Card.1 That could be enough for roundtrip award travel.
As a Cardmember, you enjoy all these valuable benefits and many more.
Free Checked Bags. Your first checked bag is free on flights operated by United and Continental when you purchase your tickets with the Card (save up to $50 roundtrip).2
Priority Boarding. You can board Continental and United flights prior to general boarding, giving you extra time to settle into your seat and find space for your items.3
United ClubSM Passes. Each year, you'll receive two complimentary United club passes, which you can use to relax and rejuvenate before your flight (a $100 value).4
To learn more about all of the valuable benefits of MileagePlus® Explorer Card membership, visit
www.chase.com/united or call a Customer Service specialist at 1-800-888-8756.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1 With this bonus offer you will qualify and receive 50,000 bonus miles after the first use of your Card. First use includes using your account for purchases or balance transfers, or using any checks that access your account; cash advances are not included. After qualifying, please allow 6 to 8 weeks for bonus miles to post to your account. These miles do not count toward elite status. If your account is not open for at least six months, United and Chase reserve the right to deduct the bonus miles from your Mileage Plus Program account.
2 Free Checked Bag: Free bag is for first checked bag for up to two people per reservation. Fees for additional/oversized/overweight bags will apply. Purchase of ticket(s) with MileagePlus® Explorer Card required. Get details.
3 MileagePlus Explorer Card cardmembers will be granted boarding access to the plane after the boarding of Special Needs passengers, Elites and those with Premier Access designations, but before General Boarding of the remaining passengers. Benefits apply to the primary cardmember on the credit card account and anyone traveling on the same reservation. Benefits are available as long as the credit card account is open and not in default. Upon cancellation of the credit card account, all benefits will be cancelled. Chase is not responsible for the provision of or failure to provide the stated benefits.
4 TWO UNITED CLUB PASSES: Please allow 6 - 8 weeks from your credit card account anniversary date each year for delivery. To qualify for this bonus offer, your credit card account must be open and not in default at the time of fulfillment. Valid when presented at any United Club location. Each pass is valid for one (1) guest for one (1) visit. United Club representatives will retain this certificate. No cash value. Cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. All United Club membership guidelines apply. Chase is not responsible for offer fulfillment. Miles accrued and awards issued are subject to the rules of the United Mileage Plus program. United, its subsidiaries, affiliates and agents are not responsible for any products and services of other participating companies and partners. The Mileage Plus Program, including accruals, awards and bonus miles offers, is subject to change without notice. Taxes and fees related to award travel are the responsibility of the passenger. United and Mileage Plus are registered service marks. For complete details about the Mileage Plus program, visit united.com.