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="3"%This thread is a continuation of the archived mega thread, found here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...t-credit.html]

Public Offer:40k for $2K spend + 25K for $10K spend.. Other goodies. ($95 annual fee waived the first year)

="2"%Public 40k + 25k ($95 annual fee waived the first year)
https://www.theexplorercard.com

="2"%Targeted 50k + 5k ($95 annual fee waived the first year)
Landing page

Targeted 60k + 3k ($95 annual fee waived the first year) good thru 9/22/21
Landing Page.

Note: For targeted offers, you will be required to login to your MileagePlus account.
If, after logging in, you're redirected to a lower offer, it means you're not targeted.
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~~Public 50k + 5k AU + $50 SC offer~~ (AF not waived, expired 6/30/16)
Landing page Redirect page Application page

Targeted 70k + 5k AU + $50 SC offer (AF not waived, reappeared 2/1/17)
Landing page Redirect page Application page Alternate Landing Page expired 7/31/17)

Targeted 70k + 5k AU offer (AF not waived, expired 6/30/16)
Landing page Alternate Landing Page expired 7/31/17)

Chase Private Clients may be pre-approved for better or different offers, it's worth asking your banker.
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My math says a 50K offer. Where do the extra points come from?
The extra 5000 points come from adding an authorized user after you have been approved for the card. no longer available

Is there a business card?
Yes, and Flyertalk has a thread devoted to the business card: United business card currently offering 30K miles: United MP Business card: public offer now 50K miles!!

Can I apply for this card and earn the bonus after doing so previously?
How long should I wait between canceling a card and then reapplying?
What's the Chase "5/24" policy I keep hearing about?
Now that I've completed the required spend, when will my signup bonus post?
See the wiki and related discussion in Applying for Chase Credit Cards, 2017 onward

Where can I find an online copy of the guide to the card's benefits (such as purchase protection, car rental CDW coverage, etc.)?
Go to https://www.chasebenefits.com/unitedVW4

A few of the best features of the card include priority boarding, a free checked bag, and increased award ticket availability. Priority boarding and the free checked bag for cardholders is included even on the new "basic economy" fares.

For discussion of Mileage Plus benefits, see the master thread in the United forum, found here: United MileagePlus Master Wiki

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Jun 19, 2018, 1:48 pm

#676

CApreppie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by philemer

Worth a try but Chase said "No" the last time I asked.

I called and they said they can't expedite partner cards. blah blah....
Is this another all until you get the right person?

Jun 19, 2018, 3:03 pm

#677

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CApreppie

I called and they said they can't expedite partner cards. blah blah....
Is this another all until you get the right person?

No. If the system won't let it be expedited, it can't be expedited. Some partner matches apparently happen quicker sometimes.

Jun 19, 2018, 5:51 pm

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Originally Posted by joe_miami

No. If the system won't let it be expedited, it can't be expedited. Some partner matches apparently happen quicker sometimes.

Thanks! Well hopefully it gets created and mailed quick then....

So just discovered that the Chase mobile app already lists the card and it can be added to Apple Pay. Also my United.com account already lists the card as the preferred payment - so one can immediately buy airfare tickets with the card.

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Jun 19, 2018, 9:05 pm

#679

TH310

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gmt4

Has anyone had the 4k miles on the MP explorer card credit to their account for spending over $10,000 by 31 May yet? (reduced mileage award since they removed that benefit)

I hit the threshold back in Apr, before they announced the MP Explorer changes. Still no credit.

I haven't received them yet, either. If they are not on my next statement, I will call.

Jun 20, 2018, 9:00 am

#680

majorkirkus

Join Date: Aug 2016

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Quote:

Originally Posted by joe_miami

No. If the system won't let it be expedited, it can't be expedited. Some partner matches apparently happen quicker sometimes.

Ah yes...when i called to expedite, they did have to check that my United MP info matched with my Chase info in the system before they could confirm that my card could be expedited.

Jun 21, 2018, 12:40 pm

#681

TDC

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I'm a current cardholder as of approximately 1 year ago. I assume I'm not eligible for the targeted 60K sign-up bonus even if I cancel my current card and then apply for the "new" one?

Jun 21, 2018, 4:48 pm

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Nope.

Jun 21, 2018, 5:17 pm

#683

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Originally Posted by TDC

I'm a current cardholder as of approximately 1 year ago. I assume I'm not eligible for the targeted 60K sign-up bonus even if I cancel my current card and then apply for the "new" one?

Not unless you didn't get any signup bonus on the current card. It has to be two years since you last earned a signup bonus on that type of card, not just two years from the card open date.

Jun 24, 2018, 5:35 pm

#684

riphamilton

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gmt4

my statement date is the 18th, and my 10k bonus still hasn't posted (my normal 1mi/$1 has posted).

Jun 25, 2018, 8:55 pm

#685

wyseson

Join Date: Mar 2004

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My statement closed on the 21st and I'm also still waiting for the $10k bonus miles.

Jun 26, 2018, 10:00 am

#686

CApreppie

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Arrived yesterday so it took about 5 USPS mail days to reach me.

Jun 28, 2018, 2:30 pm

#687

gregillinois

Join Date: Jun 2011

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WE are ready for Explorer card. The 50000 offer says "in flight special". Is that a problem for applying now online? Thanks

Jun 28, 2018, 3:03 pm

#688

Polytonic

Join Date: Jun 2017

Location: SEA/NYC/IAD

Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Explorist

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I keep getting emails to apply for 40k miles + $100 SC ... maybe I should have applied for the targeted 70k miles offer last year instead.

I've read online that there's a 60k (+5k AU) targeted offer -- has anyone here gotten that, or have any idea how to trigger that one?

Jul 2, 2018, 11:43 am

#689

petey2428

Join Date: Nov 2011

Posts: 335

I was just charged my renewal fee today and also got an email for the digital card. I wasn't planning on keeping the card (was planning to downgrade to the no-annual fee United card). Can I still downgrade it and get my renewal fee back? I am also flying United this Wednesday and took advantage of the free bag in basic economy. Would I lose that bag if I cancel it today or should I wait to cancel it on Wednesday instead?

Also, looking at my old statement, I got the card on July 10th of last year. Why am I charged the annual fee 9 days earlier?

Thanks for the help!

Jul 2, 2018, 11:54 am

#690

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Chase annual fees are almost always billed on the first of the month.