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?
Jan 26, 2015, 12:34 pm
#721
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Marriott Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, United Silver
Posts: 786
As stated before, that page is OLD OLD OLD! It even lists the old Presidential card. I cannot trust it; you can't even apply through it!
Jan 26, 2015, 6:32 pm
#723
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AS, US, Hilton, BA, DL, SPG, AA, VS
Posts: 1,628
It was, but that disappeared a while ago (can't remember exactly when).
Last edited by LETTERBOY; Jan 26, 2015 at 6:34 pm Reason: add quote & response
Jan 27, 2015, 5:27 pm
#724
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA MP Club (no status)
Posts: 152
I can put everyone's mind at ease. The welcome kit arrived today (wow, that was fast.) I confirm that it gives you Platinum level of Hyatt's Gold Passport, as well as the President's Circle membership in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program.
Jan 27, 2015, 8:17 pm
#726
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,786
Hmmm did they get rid of Avis Preferred (aka Avis First)?
Jan 27, 2015, 10:45 pm
#727
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA MP Club (no status)
Posts: 152
Jan 28, 2015, 5:10 am
#728
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: IAD
Programs: UA-Gold; Avis-First; Hertz-PC;Marriott-Plat;
Posts: 28
The partnership is with Hertz now as of 1/1/15.
Jan 28, 2015, 1:46 pm
#729
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 109
How do you enroll in the President's Circle membership in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program if you already have this card? I've had it for a few years now.
Jan 28, 2015, 2:17 pm
#730
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: IAD
Programs: UA-Gold; Avis-First; Hertz-PC;Marriott-Plat;
Posts: 28
Jan 29, 2015, 11:50 pm
#731
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 12
Took less than 5 minutes to apply and got instant approval.
Feb4, how long did it take for your card/kit to arrive after you applied.
Jan 30, 2015, 5:55 am
#732
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: IAD
Programs: UA-Gold; Avis-First; Hertz-PC;Marriott-Plat;
Posts: 28
I got mine in about a week. It'll be like a heavy book so be ready for that. A+ for presentation.
Jan 30, 2015, 6:51 am
#733
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA MP Club (no status)
Posts: 152
Clicked on the https://www.theexplorercard.com/ClubAFW link - asked me to enter my united info and got the $0 1st year offer.
Took less than 5 minutes to apply and got instant approval.
Feb4, how long did it take for your card/kit to arrive after you applied.
Took less than 5 minutes to apply and got instant approval.
Feb4, how long did it take for your card/kit to arrive after you applied.
Jan 30, 2015, 9:16 am
#734
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 12
Applied the 24th (just before the post, on a Friday), received the 27th (Monday). I'm going on a trip next month and wanted to have the card earlier rather than later, so I sent a message to Chase after I applied to ask them to expedite the delivery. (I already had the MileagePlus Explorer.) I agree with MASTERPC, A+ for presentation.
Jan 31, 2015, 7:14 am
#735
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: SGN
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Delta Plat
Posts: 84
For the benefit of this card, do you know if I book award travel using miles, and pay the taxes and fees using this card, will get the second luggagge check for free?
Do you know of any trick to get the changing fee waived? My status expire today
totally forgot about it.
Do you know of any trick to get the changing fee waived? My status expire today
totally forgot about it.