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[/b] 50 + 5k offer for personal card. Requires MileagePlus login; redirects to https://www.theexplorercard.com/50kAFW
For discussion of card benefits, see the master thread in the United forum.My math says a 50K offer. Where do the extra points come from?
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[/b] 50 + 5k offer for personal card. Requires MileagePlus login; redirects to https://www.theexplorercard.com/50kAFW
- 50k miles after $3000 spend within first 3 months
- 5k miles for adding an authorized user
- No annual fee first year
- No FTF
- Each calendar year, you are eligible to receive one 10,000-mile bonus after you reach $25,000 in net purchases on your Card.
For discussion of card benefits, see the master thread in the United forum.
The extra 5000 points come from adding an authorized user after you have been approved for the card.
Is there a business card? Yes, and Flyertalk has a thread devoted to the business card: United business card: 50k+10k united miles
Can I apply for this card and earn the bonus after doing so previously?See the wiki and related discussion in Applying for Chase Credit Cards- May 2015-Present
[Limited Availability] UA MP Explorer- Up to 55K & possible $50 stmt credit
Jan 2, 2015, 2:51 pm
#3361
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: United Silver, 0.9MM
Posts: 133
I didn't even know the 55k Explorer Card offer was targeted.
I needed a UA branded card that didn't charge foreign transaction fees (my MileagePlus Select card does) and through doing some research I found out that the Explorer was offering 55k. I clicked a random link someone posted saying this may or may not work for you and sure enough it did.
I needed a UA branded card that didn't charge foreign transaction fees (my MileagePlus Select card does) and through doing some research I found out that the Explorer was offering 55k. I clicked a random link someone posted saying this may or may not work for you and sure enough it did.
Jan 2, 2015, 3:00 pm
#3362
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 333
I didn't even know the 55k Explorer Card offer was targeted.
I needed a UA branded card that didn't charge foreign transaction fees (my MileagePlus Select card does) and through doing some research I found out that the Explorer was offering 55k. I clicked a random link someone posted saying this may or may not work for you and sure enough it did.
I needed a UA branded card that didn't charge foreign transaction fees (my MileagePlus Select card does) and through doing some research I found out that the Explorer was offering 55k. I clicked a random link someone posted saying this may or may not work for you and sure enough it did.
Jan 2, 2015, 3:07 pm
#3363
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: United Silver, 0.9MM
Posts: 133
So clearly they are using some metric to decide who gets it and who doesn't. No clue what it could be though, I've done nothing particularly special to deserve it. I do have the now discontinued but still amazing MileagePlus Select card that I'll probably never get rid of.
Jan 2, 2015, 3:13 pm
#3364
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 333
Yeah, I even read somewhere that it helps to have United miles in your MileagePlus account, so I transferred some UR pts to UA.
Still no dice on the 50k offer. Will keep checking/trying.
Still no dice on the 50k offer.
Will keep checking/trying.
Jan 6, 2015, 2:47 pm
#3365
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 486
I got this card in January 2014, and I *think* it had 10k points for spending $25k in a year. I spent $25,040. My statement just closed, the month's points are already showing on United, but no mention of the extra 10k points. At this point I'm not sure if I'm misremembering the offer terms - maybe I was meant to spend $30k or something, or if it takes some time for the bonus to post.
Any insight? I guess it's also possible I returned something to bring me back under $25k, but I don't typically buy things that can be returned on this card.
Any insight? I guess it's also possible I returned something to bring me back under $25k, but I don't typically buy things that can be returned on this card.
Jan 14, 2015, 3:11 pm
#3366
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,857
I signed up for the 30 + 5 explorer card offer about a month ago. Two days ago I was at LAX and they were advertising a 50 + 5 offer. I sent a secure message asking to match the offer and they said I have to provide the invitation code that the sales reps at LAX had. WHAT?! If I would have waited....well..anyway that's the way life goes. If anyone happens to be at LAX or IAH (or any other airport with the 50k offer) and wants to share the invitation code it'd be much appreciated! 
Jan 14, 2015, 3:15 pm
#3367
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 333
Ugh, seriously. That's annoying. I wonder if I need to bounce to SFO (a large United hub) and see if there's anything outside of security (since I'm not flying in the next few weeks).
Jan 14, 2015, 3:25 pm
#3368
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 333
By the way, where at LAX? Was it outside of security, inside security, at the gate, at the check-in / luggage drop-off counter?
I'm going to just plan a quick jump over to SFO to see if I can find any pamphlets. But it'd help to know how deep into the airport I need to go.
If I secure any, I'll grab a few and share as appropriate.
Thanks!
I'm going to just plan a quick jump over to SFO to see if I can find any pamphlets. But it'd help to know how deep into the airport I need to go.
If I secure any, I'll grab a few and share as appropriate.
Thanks!
Jan 16, 2015, 10:01 am
#3369
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Location independent
Programs: AA PlatPro, Asiana Diamond, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 287
Jan 16, 2015, 2:00 pm
#3370
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 333
Yup, absolutely. 
Still, would be good to know from others above where this stuff was found. I'm only going to be able to poke around the check-in counter at SFO since I can't get past security to check at the gate (no pending flights).
Still, would be good to know from others above where this stuff was found. I'm only going to be able to poke around the check-in counter at SFO since I can't get past security to check at the gate (no pending flights).
Jan 16, 2015, 3:35 pm
#3371
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Location independent
Programs: AA PlatPro, Asiana Diamond, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 287
I just called my local Chase branch to ask if they can offer the 50k + 5k (authorized user) mile sign-up bonus. The banker said "yes, when can you come in?" I'm headed in tomorrow morning!
So, my advice to all you out there with Chase branches nearby: give them a call to see if they can do it.
Jan 16, 2015, 3:37 pm
#3372
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 333
Well... I may not need your help after all!
I just called my local Chase branch to ask if they can offer the 50k + 5k (authorized user) mile sign-up bonus. The banker said "yes, when can you come in?" I'm headed in tomorrow morning!
So, my advice to all you out there with Chase branches nearby: give them a call to see if they can do it.
I just called my local Chase branch to ask if they can offer the 50k + 5k (authorized user) mile sign-up bonus. The banker said "yes, when can you come in?" I'm headed in tomorrow morning!
So, my advice to all you out there with Chase branches nearby: give them a call to see if they can do it.
Jan 16, 2015, 4:30 pm
#3373
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA Gold, IHG Plat AMB, Hilton Gold, SPG
Posts: 156
sadly I am actually in BOS where there is no Chase branches around.... If anyone can provide any information for me, it will be great and I will be very thankful.
TIA!
Pete
TIA!
Pete
Jan 17, 2015, 11:31 am
#3374
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Location independent
Programs: AA PlatPro, Asiana Diamond, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 287
I just called my local Chase branch to ask if they can offer the 50k + 5k (authorized user) mile sign-up bonus. The banker said "yes, when can you come in?" I'm headed in tomorrow morning!
So, my advice to all you out there with Chase branches nearby: give them a call to see if they can do it.
So, my advice to all you out there with Chase branches nearby: give them a call to see if they can do it.
Plus, a $450 bonus for coming back to Chase for my personal banking! Man, Chase is really giving away money right now... and I'll take it!