May 17, 2013, 10:08 pm
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Applying for Chase Credit Cards- Archived 2008-5/2015
Aug 17, 2014, 6:05 pm
#2371
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, MLife Gold, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Caesars Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,952
Thanks for the advice. However, in order to use her foreign passport to travel, she needs to book the tickets in her old name (in order to get through security when returning from the foreign country, which will only accept the foreign passport, not a US greencard as ID). From what the MP site says, the name on their system must be exactly the same as the name that the tickets are booked in. If I change her name in MP, I won't be able to get miles for tickets booked in her old name.
Edit: one last thing. If you are worried about her earning miles on flights, I'd book those tix in the name on her passport. Then I'd merge the accounts once passport is fixed. I think that would be just fine. Or transfer those miles over to you first, then start booking in married name. Call them...this isn't anything sneaky, it's a legit issue.
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Aug 17, 2014, 10:46 pm
#2372
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 260
I'm accumulating UR/UA points for future trips for my wife and I. I want to sign my wife up for the 50k (+$50) Explorer card for UA, but I'm concerned about her using a different name on her MileagePlus account, than on her bank accounts (including Chase).
Basically, she changed her name last year, and we've updated all her CC's and banks with the new name. However, she's not a US citizen yet, so getting her name changed in her home country would be a huge hassle, thus her (foreign) passport is in her old name. That means that her MP account is also in her old name, so that we can book tickets in her old name, so that she can use her passport to travel and it will match the ticket (and the MP account).
When I try the Explorer app, it pre-fills her old name and doesn't let me change it. I'm not sure she'll be approved with her old name, or what that all would entail if we tried it.
One possibility I've thought of is to create a new MP account for her for the purpose of this card and use her new name on that account. Would that work? In a few years, she'll be able to get a US passport with her new name, and then we can merge the accounts. Or else, use up the points in the old account before she switches to the new passport.
Looking for any advice on the situation. Thanks!
Basically, she changed her name last year, and we've updated all her CC's and banks with the new name. However, she's not a US citizen yet, so getting her name changed in her home country would be a huge hassle, thus her (foreign) passport is in her old name. That means that her MP account is also in her old name, so that we can book tickets in her old name, so that she can use her passport to travel and it will match the ticket (and the MP account).
When I try the Explorer app, it pre-fills her old name and doesn't let me change it. I'm not sure she'll be approved with her old name, or what that all would entail if we tried it.
One possibility I've thought of is to create a new MP account for her for the purpose of this card and use her new name on that account. Would that work? In a few years, she'll be able to get a US passport with her new name, and then we can merge the accounts. Or else, use up the points in the old account before she switches to the new passport.
Looking for any advice on the situation. Thanks!
The only thing that you have to make sure that matches is the exact name and address on the Credit card app. Have to match the United FF acct that they will credit the miles to.
Aug 18, 2014, 4:02 pm
#2373
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 5
How long does it take to get a card? I applied last Wednesday and was told via phone I've been approved. I checked my united profile and it does show the united club membership ( applied for the club card).
Aug 18, 2014, 4:28 pm
#2374
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: DFW,OVB (Russia)
Programs: AA HH Gold SPG Gold BA
Posts: 1,823
Standard portal mail delivery times. (unless you ask Chase to expedite)
Aug 18, 2014, 8:11 pm
#2376
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BOS
Posts: 588
Uhh... am I going crazy or is this thread moving between forums?
Aug 19, 2014, 7:00 am
#2377
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 64
Thoughts:
Chase United Mileage Explorer Card:
Opened April 2012 (Points earned June 2012)
Closed April 2013
Can I churn today by reapplying? It has been 2 years since I opened and got the bonus points, but only 1 year since I last closed it.
Chase United Mileage Explorer Card:
Opened April 2012 (Points earned June 2012)
Closed April 2013
Can I churn today by reapplying? It has been 2 years since I opened and got the bonus points, but only 1 year since I last closed it.
Aug 19, 2014, 7:13 am
#2379
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
That being said I already have my bonus points and statement credit in my account.
Aug 19, 2014, 10:23 am
#2380
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,355
I was able to check via United site when the bonus posted for myself and husband and his was Dec. 14th ,2012 and mine Jan 11, 2013.
At that point the 50k offer will be dead so will it drop back down to 30k ?
Possibly msg to see if they would honor the 50k offer or is that too long of a period?
I remember trying to do this once and it was past a 30 day mark or something .
At that point the 50k offer will be dead so will it drop back down to 30k ?
Possibly msg to see if they would honor the 50k offer or is that too long of a period?
I remember trying to do this once and it was past a 30 day mark or something .
Aug 19, 2014, 10:25 pm
#2381
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,767
I was able to check via United site when the bonus posted for myself and husband and his was Dec. 14th ,2012 and mine Jan 11, 2013.
At that point the 50k offer will be dead so will it drop back down to 30k ?
Possibly msg to see if they would honor the 50k offer or is that too long of a period?
I remember trying to do this once and it was past a 30 day mark or something .
At that point the 50k offer will be dead so will it drop back down to 30k ?
Possibly msg to see if they would honor the 50k offer or is that too long of a period?
I remember trying to do this once and it was past a 30 day mark or something .
Your husband's would become eligible AFTER Dec 14 2014 and yours would be Jan 11 2015.
If it were me I would wait till Jan 2015 for his and Feb 2015 for yours, given Chase language is for 24 months instead of exact date to date to count the 24 months...
The match offer time frame is 90 days.
Aug 19, 2014, 10:28 pm
#2382
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,355
Neither of you would be eligible.
Your husband's would become eligible AFTER Dec 14 2014 and yours would be Jan 11 2015.
If it were me I would wait till Jan 2015 for his and Feb 2015 for yours, given Chase language is for 24 months instead of exact date to date to count the 24 months...
The match offer time frame is 90 days.
Your husband's would become eligible AFTER Dec 14 2014 and yours would be Jan 11 2015.
If it were me I would wait till Jan 2015 for his and Feb 2015 for yours, given Chase language is for 24 months instead of exact date to date to count the 24 months...
The match offer time frame is 90 days.
My only question is would the offer drop down to 30k?
Looking to book a flight in June so I need him to apply ASAP
Aug 19, 2014, 10:30 pm
#2383
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,767
Make sure you use the correct link for 50,000 plus 5,000 for authorized user and $50 statement credit. That one specifies eligible if haven't received sign on bonus within last 24 months. I've seen another link that says not eligible if you've ever received signin bonus.
That being said I already have my bonus points and statement credit in my account.
That being said I already have my bonus points and statement credit in my account.
Aug 20, 2014, 10:32 am
#2384
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: USA
Programs: UA Global Services, TSA Pre✓, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,116
Posting for a friend:
He is a 21 year old Canadian citizen with US permanent residency. Lives with his parents and his dad will cover his CC bill. Wants to know if he could claim his dads income on a CC application.
He is a 21 year old Canadian citizen with US permanent residency. Lives with his parents and his dad will cover his CC bill. Wants to know if he could claim his dads income on a CC application.
Aug 20, 2014, 10:41 am
#2385
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135