Jan 25, 2015, 10:06 am
Last edit by: RNE
How do I get the first-year free offer for the United Club card?
There is no foolproof method. As of January 2016, anecdotal evidence strongly suggests that the first-year-free offer (as opposed to the standard offer with $395 AF, minus $100 credit with first purchase) is targeted at UA elites and former paid Club members.
In prior years, some of the following links gave non-elites access to the first-year-free offer. Current odds of success appear to be low.
Regardless of the method used, you will need to log into your UA account to see the offer available to you.
How do I find/apply for the United MileagePlus Club Business Card?
https://www.theexplorercard.com/Club50kAF
Go to www.theexplorercard.com, then either
After logging into your United account, you may be targeted for the annual fee waiver on the business version of the card.
There is no foolproof method. As of January 2016, anecdotal evidence strongly suggests that the first-year-free offer (as opposed to the standard offer with $395 AF, minus $100 credit with first purchase) is targeted at UA elites and former paid Club members.
In prior years, some of the following links gave non-elites access to the first-year-free offer. Current odds of success appear to be low.
- https://mpclubcard.com/rsvp
- https://www.mpclubcard.com/2015
- https://www.theexplorercard.com/ClubAFW
- http://www.united.com/2014clubfree
- http://www.mpclubcard.com/comfort (added Jul 10, 2016)
- http://www.MPClubCard.com/world (added Jan 6, 2020 by RNE)
How do I find/apply for the United MileagePlus Club Business Card?
https://www.theexplorercard.com/Club50kAF
Go to www.theexplorercard.com, then either
- Click "Are you a business owner?" in the top right then "Learn about the MileagePlus Club Business Card" in the right column.
- Click "Compare to the MileagePlus Club Card" in the right column then "Compare to the MileagePlus Club Business Card" in the right column.
After logging into your United account, you may be targeted for the annual fee waiver on the business version of the card.
United MileagePlus Club Card, 1st Year Annual Fee Waived, Tied to United Status?
May 18, 2012, 9:50 am
#151
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: United GS, MM, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 598
New member here. Got approved this morning after calling reconsideration line. I just got approved for the CSP card earlier this week also. She didnt ask me to consolidate any cards, which was good. Bad news is that she said I would receive my card in 2-3 weeks.
May 18, 2012, 10:22 am
#152
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: California
Programs: *A Gold, SPG Gold, PC Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Plat, Avis PC, Hertz PC, EC Elite, Starbucks Gold :D
Posts: 133
How soon can I expect my card ? And can I join Avis Preferred immediately ?
I have the long weekend rental coming up and was wondering, if I make a reservation right now, can I get the benefits later, when I go to pick up the car ?
I have the long weekend rental coming up and was wondering, if I make a reservation right now, can I get the benefits later, when I go to pick up the car ?
May 18, 2012, 11:01 am
#153
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,389
You get a normal United Club membership card just like people who joined the UC the normal way. Also, the membership is tied to your FF#
Last edited by infamousdx; May 18, 2012 at 11:17 am
May 18, 2012, 11:30 am
#154
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Chapel Hill, NC--
Posts: 169
Yes.... although Chase customer service told me that I could just show my Visa card... Regardless, I am sure that won't work for *A partner lounges. when I informed the agent that, they told me that Chase would reimburse me for any such fees if I just paid on the spot...(as if I really believe that. This was a very green rep who clearly had no idea what this card was all about).
Regardless, UClub membership should be linked to your MP number... so as soon as it is linked, you should be OK for the UClub. However, as a UClub member you can access partner lounges... but need the actual membership card.
Regardless, UClub membership should be linked to your MP number... so as soon as it is linked, you should be OK for the UClub. However, as a UClub member you can access partner lounges... but need the actual membership card.
May 18, 2012, 11:07 pm
#155
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 142
if my dad has the same name as me, can he use my United Club membership card? or will they check stuff like birthday etc?
May 19, 2012, 8:38 pm
#156
Join Date: May 2012
Location: On the map.
Programs: AA PLT, United GLD, HHonors GLD, Hyatt DM, Avis PC, Hertz PC, SPG....
Posts: 29
waivers not automatic etc
Lurker -> poster.
1. Chase is quite incompetent (about just this card?). Customer service thought its mailed the card USPS. Sent it to an address where its not forwarded.
2. On reminding them what they really do, canceled that card (wont use exception, would give me a tracking number), did another pull!, created a new account number! -- to be mailed to this address.
3. Showed them offer waiving fee. Even secure mailed an image.=> "Forwarded to marketing division. We can't waive anything."
No fun. Lets see how the card itself turns out.
1. Chase is quite incompetent (about just this card?). Customer service thought its mailed the card USPS. Sent it to an address where its not forwarded.
2. On reminding them what they really do, canceled that card (wont use exception, would give me a tracking number), did another pull!, created a new account number! -- to be mailed to this address.
3. Showed them offer waiving fee. Even secure mailed an image.=> "Forwarded to marketing division. We can't waive anything."
No fun. Lets see how the card itself turns out.
May 20, 2012, 7:58 am
#157
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: up in the air
Programs: Hilton Gold, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 219
I have 9 United codes from my trip to a United club yesterday
let me know if you are interested by commenting on my post at http://ucanflyfree2.com/ so I can keep track of how many people want it
let me know if you are interested by commenting on my post at http://ucanflyfree2.com/ so I can keep track of how many people want it
May 21, 2012, 6:42 am
#158
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1
hi duc1986d
i post commend on your web site and love to have one code.thanks
i post commend on your web site and love to have one code.thanks
May 21, 2012, 8:36 am
#159
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: United GS, MM, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 598
I have a question. I just got approved last week for the card. I am not a previous CO cardholder and just a plain silver member. I see a new line on my mileage plus account that says Flexible Premier Miles now. Does that mean this card will let me learn qualifying miles?
May 21, 2012, 8:44 am
#160
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posts: 1,277
I have a question. I just got approved last week for the card. I am not a previous CO cardholder and just a plain silver member. I see a new line on my mileage plus account that says Flexible Premier Miles now. Does that mean this card will let me learn qualifying miles?
May 21, 2012, 8:49 am
#161
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: United GS, MM, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 598
May 21, 2012, 9:22 am
#162
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 235
This card does not garner status. It does have perks, but does not grant elite status.
I'm really perplexed as to why all of you who are frequent flyers don't just stop by a club to pick up an application. As I mentioned before, if you are not frequent flyers, why bother with the card? If you are simply a casual traveler, the card buys you very little. Personally, why not apply for the Explorer card instead and grab the enrollment miles.
I'm really perplexed as to why all of you who are frequent flyers don't just stop by a club to pick up an application. As I mentioned before, if you are not frequent flyers, why bother with the card? If you are simply a casual traveler, the card buys you very little. Personally, why not apply for the Explorer card instead and grab the enrollment miles.
May 21, 2012, 10:10 am
#163
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: As many as I can!
Posts: 344
You may be able to get the fee waived for the 1st year by writing a secure message to Chase and asking them to waive the fee.
They replied back that they would waive the fee if I applied and was approved for the cards, but your miles may vary.
They replied back that they would waive the fee if I applied and was approved for the cards, but your miles may vary.
May 21, 2012, 10:27 am
#164
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: California
Programs: *A Gold, SPG Gold, PC Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Plat, Avis PC, Hertz PC, EC Elite, Starbucks Gold :D
Posts: 133
Any idea how much time it will take to receive the physical Club card ? I was approved on Thursday night and on Friday, I called up United and they got it confirmed with Chase via conference that I was indeed approved.
The United rep then went on to get me registered for Club and said it might take 3-4 weeks for the card to arrive.
I have an international trip coming up and would have loved to use the *A lounge in Frankfurt. I guess just flashing the Chase card would let me in. Anyone had success expediting the Club card ?
The United rep then went on to get me registered for Club and said it might take 3-4 weeks for the card to arrive.
I have an international trip coming up and would have loved to use the *A lounge in Frankfurt. I guess just flashing the Chase card would let me in. Anyone had success expediting the Club card ?
May 21, 2012, 11:19 am
#165
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Los Angles
Posts: 2,101
Just a quick and curious Q. United MileagePlus Club Card and the Explorer card are the the same thing? if not whats the difference?
