United MileagePlus Explorer Business card: Various offers up to 100K

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Current public offer as of April 2020: 100k for $10k spend in 3 months: https://creditcards.chase.com/busine...-business-card
This offer was originally scheduled to expire on April 2 but has been extended to an unknown date.
Note: This is now branded as the United Business Card, without the "Explorer" branding. It is believed that this is considered by Chase to be a new product compared to the Explorer Business Card.

Older offers:
New public 100K tiered offer: 50/$5K+50/$25K- offer August 2019: https://creditcards.chase.com/small-...lorer-business

Public offer: Now 50K miles. $3000 spend in 3 months & fee waived 1st yr.
Possibly targeted: 50k miles plus $50 statement credit, $3000 spend in 3 months, fee waived first year (thanks, DoctorofCredit)

For the complete list of all Chase Credit card public offers, see the Chase sitemap : https://creditcards.chase.com/sitemap

Can I apply for this card after earning a previous bonus on it?
Are there are any rules or restrictions to keep in mind when applying for an Ink card?
What is the Chase "5/24" policy? Does it apply to this card?
If my application isn't approved instantly, should I call in?
How can I determine the deadline for meeting the spend requirement to earn the signup bonus?
After being denied, how long should I wait before applying again for the same card?
How long should I wait after closing my card before applying again for the same card?See the wiki at Applying for Chase Credit cards.

Can I have MileagePlus Explorer Business Card if I already have a MileagePlus Explorer personal card?Yes. They are different products.

If I earned a 50k bonus within last 24 months on a MP Explorer Business card with one EIN, would I be able to apply for and receive a new bonus with a new MP Explorer Business card with a different business EIN?No. Even if your businesses have separate EINs, you must wait the 24 months.

Once I meet the spending requirement, how soon will I receive my bonus points?Bonus points typically accrue at the close of the billing period in which you incur the corresponding charges. Points should appear in your United account within a day or two thereafter.

NOTE: If you complete your required spending within 7-10 days of your statement close, the bonus may not post until the following month's statement, even if the regular per-dollar points post on the first statement. This is normal behavior for Chase and is not worth a phone call.

Where can I find details on the travel & purchase-protection benefits for this card?Here: https://www.chasebenefits.com/unitedVW4

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Jun 9, 13, 11:10 am

DOUDOU1980

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United MileagePlus Explorer Business card: Various offers up to 100K

It seems that there is no united business card thread here. I really enjoy this card. Here is some details:

50000 united miles after $1000, in chase website, it shows 30000 miles. If you send chase SECURE message to match the best offer, they will give you 50000. My friend and i both got 50000 through this way. YMMV

update: thanks patter88:

"I went to the united site, clicked link for united explorer business, got landing page for 30K offer, clicked tab for Mileageplus Club business card got offer for $0 first year, clicked tab back to explorer business and boom 50K offer W/2K spend in 3months + the 10K after 25K."

Some people log into their united mileage account and find the 50k offer. YMMV

Plus, earn 10,000 bonus miles every calendar year you spend at least $25,000 on your Card.

Everything else is almost same as united explorer personal card. You got 2 united lounge passes and double mile on united....

Except 2 miles for each $1 spent at restaurants, gas stations, and office supply store.

It is not big deal but help me hit 25000 spending bonus.

Overall it is a nice card.

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Jun 9, 13, 12:45 pm

LetsGoToo

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United business card: 50k+10k united miles

Thanks for the information. I've been thinking about getting this card and hadn't heard about getting 50k miles for it. The 2x categories are attractive, too.

Jun 9, 13, 1:05 pm

nwflyboy

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Must be no referrals for this card available for bloggers...otherwise we would have been hearing about it every other day...

Jun 9, 13, 1:08 pm

LetsGoToo

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Originally Posted by nwflyboy

Must be no referrals for this card available for bloggers...otherwise we would have been hearing about it every other day...

I'm sure they'd say that the Ink cards are better because of the ability to transfer to United.

Jun 9, 13, 1:15 pm

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The Ink Card is better
5X on office supplies, cable and cell phone bills,
and you are not just stuck with United, WN and many Hotels are there also
Chase Banks do offer 50k, at the bank...
It cost the same FC, and the options are far better.
We have both.

Jun 9, 13, 2:07 pm

Bttc

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Originally Posted by satman40

Well, the ink is 5K within 3 months, which is a bit high for a minimum spend. At least for my personal circumstances, 1K is significantly more manageable.

Jun 9, 13, 2:34 pm

MrMoonlight

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When do you send them the sm? Do you apply first and then ask for the 50k?

Jun 9, 13, 2:41 pm

patter98

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Interested as well. Guessing its after approval and then your taking a chance.

Jun 9, 13, 2:47 pm

patter98

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Well that was odd. I went to the united site, clicked link for united explorer business, got landing page for 30K offer, clicked tab for Mileageplus Club business card got offer for $0 first year, clicked tab back to explorer business and boom 50K offer W/2K spend in 3months + the 10K after 25K.

Not sure if this will work for everyone?

Jun 9, 13, 7:11 pm

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United business card: 50k+10k united miles

I got the same offer of 50k after the first statement close. Just send a secure message, it is easy. Chase is glad to match you best offer.

Jun 9, 13, 8:04 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by patter98

...clicked link for united explorer business, got landing page for 30K offer, clicked tab for Mileageplus Club business card...clicked tab back to explorer business and boom 50K offer...Not sure if this will work for everyone.

You are a lucky one.
Didn't work for me.

Jun 9, 13, 8:24 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DOUDOU1980

50000 united miles after $1000, in chase website, it shows 30000 miles. If you send chase SECURE message to match the best offer, they will give you 50000.

So, did you first send them a secure message asking for the 50,000-mile offer, then you applied via the link that stated 30,000 miles...or did you apply first for the 30,000-mile offer, then asked them to up the miles to 50,000?

Jun 9, 13, 8:37 pm

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Muji, I believe you can try applying for the card and then sending a Secure Message. I did this for my mother last May for the personal card and they bumped her offer from 30k to 60k. I think it's their policy to bump people up to the best offer when requested.

Question to you all: do you happen to know if it's possible to get this bonus if I've already had the Personal United MileagePlus card? Got the personal card last May for 60k points and just cancelled this April.

Just got the Ink Plus card too, so not sure if Chase would approve me for the Business United Plus if I do it right now too. Any thoughts on this front too? Also I generally don't use cards once I've hit the signup bonus...anyone have any idea when Chase starts to shut down accounts for exploiting signup bonuses?

It's likely I'll be cancelling both cards in a year if I get them both (Ink Plus and United Business), before the annual fee.

Jun 9, 13, 10:49 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by intenex

Do you happen to know if it's possible to get this bonus if I've already had the Personal United MileagePlus card?

The personal and business versions are considered to be "different products", so yes, you can get a bonus for each of them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by intenex

I generally don't use cards once I've hit the signup bonus...anyone have any idea when Chase starts to shut down accounts for exploiting signup bonuses?

As for not using the cards once a signup bonus is received, there is nothing in the rules against that, but I use any cards I have at least once every few months in the belief that this will make it look like I am applying for the cards for the purpose of actually using them somewhat regularly (not just to get the bonuses). This may not be necessary, but it's easy enough to do, so I do so in order to keep in the good graces of the card-issuing companies.