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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
May 30, 2015, 8:03 pm
#3526
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: LAX
Posts: 10,912
t&c seem to specifically call out "this product" in 24 mo limitation so i assume recent business card bonus should not disqualify anyone.
Been out of town for 1.5 months until yesterday so am now pressing in time to play catch up - my main concern is, several months ago there were sporadic reports about folks having a biz card bonus earned within the 24 months and were denied the bonus on the personal card, but there were also others who have no issue getting both. I will try my best to go over the thread to find tidbits. My personal card was canceled 2 years ago. My biz card is about to be 2 years old. I have been able to see the 50K offer long before it is made public, without having to do any reservation exercise. Though I forgot whether it has the $50 statement credit or not.
Meanwhile, could people who have the biz cards chime in on their experiences?
Thank you very much for sharing the data.
Meanwhile, could people who have the biz cards chime in on their experiences?
Thank you very much for sharing the data.
May 31, 2015, 5:51 am
#3527
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 23
Was wondering if bonus miles received last year via Chase Sapphire affects bonus mile requirement (within last 24 months) of this Explorer card or are they completely separate programs.
Thanks,
Thanks,
May 31, 2015, 1:58 pm
#3528
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 31
I have been lurking here for years, but this thread prompted me to register to be able to say a BIG thank you for the information here and to offer a bit of additional encouragement for those still waiting to sign up for the deal on the card (June 2 deadline).
I applied via the log in > do dummy search > click on offer. I got the 50K+5K+$50 with instant approval.
One thing I did find, however, was that when I first saw the offer to the right of the search results with the picture of the card and the words “$50 statement credit” I clicked on the “Learn More” button and I was taken to a page that did not show the “$50 Statement Credit”. I went back and clicked on it again, and this time the $50 credit also showed up. Strange - but good.
I took screen shots of each page as evidence of all the benefits included.
I got the 50K+5K+$50 3+ years ago, and I cancelled that Explorer card this March. I was approved instantly without a hiccup.
I put in M. H’s name as an AU on the application and assume I’ll get that extra 5K. I called the app phone number and a CSR told me that it was fine to add the name now and it would generate the additional 5K bonus miles.
Again, thanks to all for all the helpful information here.
Mme H
One thing I did find, however, was that when I first saw the offer to the right of the search results with the picture of the card and the words “$50 statement credit” I clicked on the “Learn More” button and I was taken to a page that did not show the “$50 Statement Credit”. I went back and clicked on it again, and this time the $50 credit also showed up. Strange - but good.
I took screen shots of each page as evidence of all the benefits included.
I got the 50K+5K+$50 3+ years ago, and I cancelled that Explorer card this March. I was approved instantly without a hiccup.
I put in M. H’s name as an AU on the application and assume I’ll get that extra 5K. I called the app phone number and a CSR told me that it was fine to add the name now and it would generate the additional 5K bonus miles.
Again, thanks to all for all the helpful information here.
Mme H
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May 31, 2015, 5:48 pm
#3529
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1
Mileageplus explorer--apply at United.com checkout/instant use?
I'm in the process of buying some tickets on United.com for an upcoming trip. After I select my flights I'm presented with the option to obtain a Chase Mileageplus explorer card.
If I apply (and assuming that I'm instantly approved), is the card available for instant use on this itinerary or do I have to wait for the physical card to arrive in the mail?
Thank you!
If I apply (and assuming that I'm instantly approved), is the card available for instant use on this itinerary or do I have to wait for the physical card to arrive in the mail?
Thank you!
May 31, 2015, 7:19 pm
#3530
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 141
I had this card back in 2012. Closed it out in March 2013. Can I still apply and get the 50,000 points?
May 31, 2015, 8:15 pm
#3531
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 31
Since the fine print says: "Note: This new cardmember bonus offer is not available to either (i) current cardmembers of this consumer credit card, or (ii) previous cardmembers of this consumer credit card who received a new cardmember bonus for this consumer credit card within the last 24 months" you should be good to go. You must have received your bonus before 2 years from now if you say you had the card in 2012.
Jun 1, 2015, 11:10 am
#3532
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 771
i logged in yesterday and got the 50k points with the 50 dollar credit with the 2k min spend. too bad i didn't know about this trick when my wife applied !
i just made a dummy reservation and got the offer on the next page after i hit 'search'
i just made a dummy reservation and got the offer on the next page after i hit 'search'
Jun 1, 2015, 1:02 pm
#3533
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 153
How quickly does the statement credit appear? Right away at first purchase or when the first statement cuts?
Jun 1, 2015, 4:36 pm
#3535
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Madison, WI, USA
Posts: 14,162
I closed my UA Explorer card in April 2014 after having it a year. I applied for it again on May 18, 2015 using the booking trick and was instantly approved. I just wanted to have another way besides Ink cards to collect UA miles and figure I'm unlikely to receive the bonus again, but today the $50 credit appeared online. Does this mean anything or is it just the way they do things?
Jun 1, 2015, 5:18 pm
#3536
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 119
I applied for the offer with the $50 credit and reached $2000 spending. The $50 credit was applied and my balance is therefore over $1950. do I need to spend an additional $50 because of the statement credit?
Jun 1, 2015, 8:02 pm
#3537
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
Programs: LFFRS BOD
Posts: 1,355
yes. make sure you spend the $2000 not counting the $50 credit.
Jun 2, 2015, 4:21 am
#3538
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 23
Strange. Just noticed that many people see details that have min 2K spending but all the ones that I've seen were for 3K spending.
Even this thread mentions 3K spending. So, hopefully people are looking at the right offer when they mention 2K spend.
Anyone else notice this discrepancy?
Even this thread mentions 3K spending. So, hopefully people are looking at the right offer when they mention 2K spend.
Anyone else notice this discrepancy?
Jun 2, 2015, 4:52 am
#3539
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,263
I noticed that too...the offer that showed for me on UA was $3k spend and included the $50 statement credit.
Jun 2, 2015, 10:52 am
#3540
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: DL Diamond, SPG/Marriott Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 132
I'm in the process of buying some tickets on United.com for an upcoming trip. After I select my flights I'm presented with the option to obtain a Chase Mileageplus explorer card.
If I apply (and assuming that I'm instantly approved), is the card available for instant use on this itinerary or do I have to wait for the physical card to arrive in the mail?
Thank you!
If I apply (and assuming that I'm instantly approved), is the card available for instant use on this itinerary or do I have to wait for the physical card to arrive in the mail?
Thank you!