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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
Mar 11, 2015, 6:07 am
#3421
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,857
You can try logging into your United account and then pricing out a paid flight and a reward flight, get all the way to the purchase screen then don't purchase. I got a 50K offer in the mail about a week after that. It may be a coincidence, but I don't think so because I almost never receive targeted offers.
Mar 12, 2015, 3:06 pm
#3422
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 226
Oh dear--I hope this is a good place to ask this question. I am getting ready to change credit cards. Have a good rating and been receiving attractive offers. I have never had a UA card, or a Chase card, but have always kept a Bank/Visa card. I am looking for a card that has a very easy to use make a payment site/process. My daughter goes to her Discover Card site and tells Discover card how much to take out of what bank account and the payment is logged in that night. I want a card that is that easy to make payments. US Bank has been e x t r e m e l y SLOW in installing user friendly payment process. For instance, I cannot make a payment outside of US Bank without going to a third party group (not US Bank). So what I want is bank card REALLY easy to manage online. Thank you
Mar 12, 2015, 3:12 pm
#3423
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: AA Platinum, Bonvoy Gold, DL Gold
Posts: 1,203
Chase's web interface is very good. It's better than Citi and is now better than my previous favorite, Amex, who has insisted on turnings theirs into a bizarre tablet-style ui. Someone else who has Discover and Chase can probably better answer your direct comparison, but I have US Bank for a car lease and find their website to be terrible, so I think you'll be fine with Chase.
Mar 27, 2015, 1:43 am
#3425
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: SPG Platinum, Marriott LT Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, AA Platinum Pro, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 215
So I logged into my account and I'm targeted for the 50k+$50 offer. However, I just had the card 1.5 year ago, and closed it when AF hit. Anyone has experience of applying again within 1.5 years of receiving bonus? I know it is completely a YMMV situation (Chase says every 24 months), but it'd be nice to get some data points.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Last edited by jazzmailman; Mar 27, 2015 at 1:58 am
Apr 1, 2015, 8:14 am
#3426
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 8
How long does it usually take for the $50 statement credit to post?
Apr 3, 2015, 8:59 am
#3427
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 157
i applied for the 50k offer without $50 statement credit, the same night i finally get the $50 offer linked to my united account 
I SM'd chase and they won't match the offer even though i attached the screenshot of the united.com offer page....anyway other way to convince chase?
I SM'd chase and they won't match the offer even though i attached the screenshot of the united.com offer page....anyway other way to convince chase?
Apr 3, 2015, 11:42 am
#3428
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SLC
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium + LT Gold
Posts: 198
Got the card in Feb with the 30k offer, later found out I was targeted for the 50K back in 2014, called Chase and they matched the additional amount.
Apr 4, 2015, 6:33 pm
#3429
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: LAX
Posts: 10,912
How soon after closing current Explorer card should i apply for new one? I am 2+ yrs from last bonus so thats not a constraint but iirc with chase i need to close the one first before applying... can i do it essentially next day?
Apr 5, 2015, 6:13 am
#3430
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,857
I would at least wait until your MP account is updated that you are no longer a cardholder. This way, you can possibly be targeted for the 50k bonus.
Apr 5, 2015, 9:48 am
#3431
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: LAX
Posts: 10,912
Any updatdes on whether 24 mo clock includes getting bonus for business card as well? This was suggested in the discussion earlier but with very few actual denial reports...
Apr 7, 2015, 1:09 pm
#3432
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 53
Received an email offer today for 50K bonus after spending $2K in 3 months on the MileagePlus Explorer. 5K bonus after adding an authorized user and two club passes per year too. Offer expires May 6.
https://www.theexplorercard.com/50kAFW
https://www.theexplorercard.com/50kAFW
Apr 7, 2015, 2:07 pm
#3433
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,355
I have yet to receive my club passes and have had the card since end of February.
Apr 7, 2015, 2:37 pm
#3434
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Houston
Programs: United Platinum, Chase Presidential Plus
Posts: 299
Received an email offer today for 50K bonus after spending $2K in 3 months on the MileagePlus Explorer. 5K bonus after adding an authorized user and two club passes per year too. Offer expires May 6.
https://www.theexplorercard.com/50kAFW
https://www.theexplorercard.com/50kAFW
Apr 7, 2015, 2:52 pm
#3435
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 108
Quick question - If I have this card and want to get the sign up bonus again after 2 years, do I need to close the card or only downgrading will do it as well?