Jan 20, 2016, 7:54 pm
Last edit by: cesco.g
="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
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
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.
__________________________________________________ ____________________
Landing page Redirect page Application page
Landing page Redirect page Application page Alternate Landing Page expired 7/31/17)
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.
__________________________________________________ _____________________
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 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
United Explorer Card (2015 - 2021)
Mar 31, 2018, 7:50 pm
#586
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: New York, NY, USA
Programs: UA 1K - 2.1MM, HH LT Diamond, IHG Diamond, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 766
Mar 31, 2018, 7:55 pm
#587
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Miami, Florida
Programs: AA ExPlat, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Spire, Hilton Gold
Posts: 4,009
Thanks. I currently have Gold status at United, so the Explorer card isn't doing me a lot of good, other than the expanded award availability (which I haven't actually used yet). Maybe I should PC to the TravelBank, at least while I have United status (?).
Apr 2, 2018, 8:37 am
#588
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 12
With the Explorer card, do you get any benefits on Star Alliance airlines? For example, if I book a Copa flight (ORD - PTY) would I get priority boarding? (I'm guessing the answer is no, I would probably need to book through United with a Copa codeshare.)
Also, if I book a United international flight where I automatically get a free checked bag, does the Explorer card give an additional free bag? (Again, guessing no.)
Also, if I book a United international flight where I automatically get a free checked bag, does the Explorer card give an additional free bag? (Again, guessing no.)
Apr 2, 2018, 8:39 am
#589
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 12
"Explorer Cardmembers and Cardmembers with certain other MileagePlus Chase Credit Cards will not get an additional free checked bag if there is no first checked bag service charge applicable to their international travel itinerary."
Apr 2, 2018, 8:53 am
#590
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: home = LAX
Posts: 25,933
I doubt even a codeshare would help, if you're not boarding at a United gate. The fact that you have an Explorer card is communicated by Chase to United and only to United, and it's that communication that enables the benefits at United that come with it. They are United-only-benefits, they are not true status and thus do not transfer to other airlines. Other airlines do not know about the Explorer card or any of its benefits.
Apr 2, 2018, 12:56 pm
#591
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,406
With the Explorer card, do you get any benefits on Star Alliance airlines? For example, if I book a Copa flight (ORD - PTY) would I get priority boarding? (I'm guessing the answer is no, I would probably need to book through United with a Copa codeshare.)
Also, if I book a United international flight where I automatically get a free checked bag, does the Explorer card give an additional free bag? (Again, guessing no.)
Also, if I book a United international flight where I automatically get a free checked bag, does the Explorer card give an additional free bag? (Again, guessing no.)
Apr 7, 2018, 4:16 pm
#592
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, UA Gold, Marriott LTT, Avis President's Club
Posts: 1,539
Looks like Chase is cutting some insurance benefits from this card. The below benefits will be cut, and aren't shown on the site anymore.
Link to TPG article: https://thepointsguy.com/news/chase-...branded-cards/
- Price Protection: If a card purchase you made in the US is advertised for less in print or online within 90 days, you can be reimbursed the difference up to $500 per item and $2,500 per year.
- Return Protection: You can be reimbursed for eligible items that the store won’t take back within 90 days of purchase, up to $500 per item and $1,000 per year.
- Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance: If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather or other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $10,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours and hotels.
Link to TPG article: https://thepointsguy.com/news/chase-...branded-cards/
Apr 7, 2018, 9:38 pm
#593
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,448
I'd rather see them cut priority boarding than trip cancellation/interruption coverage 
That's actually one of the few reasons I ever use this card since I'm now focusing points accrual on transferrable currencies. All my UA purchases will now go on CSP or Amex Plat (yes, no insurance, I know).
That's actually one of the few reasons I ever use this card since I'm now focusing points accrual on transferrable currencies. All my UA purchases will now go on CSP or Amex Plat (yes, no insurance, I know).
Apr 8, 2018, 3:19 pm
#594
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, UA Gold, Marriott LTT, Avis President's Club
Posts: 1,539
I'd rather see them cut priority boarding than trip cancellation/interruption coverage
That's actually one of the few reasons I ever use this card since I'm now focusing points accrual on transferrable currencies. All my UA purchases will now go on CSP or Amex Plat (yes, no insurance, I know).
That's actually one of the few reasons I ever use this card since I'm now focusing points accrual on transferrable currencies. All my UA purchases will now go on CSP or Amex Plat (yes, no insurance, I know).
Apr 26, 2018, 8:54 am
#595
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,528
More changes coming June 1.
Originally Posted by TPG
First, here’s what’s being added to the new card:
- 2x miles on dining and hotels, in addition to United purchases
- $100 Global Entry or $85 TSA PreCheck credit
- 25% off in-flight United purchases, including Wi-Fi, food and beverages
- 10,000-mile bonus after spending $25,000 will be removed
- Trip cancellation coverage will be reduced (details TBA)
- Price and return protection will be discontinued (details here)
Apr 26, 2018, 10:42 am
#596
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: Northwest, United
Posts: 3,256
- This is being leaked now for the personal UA MP Explorer card. Will they soon follow with the same devaluation to the UA MP Explorer Business card?
- I'm particularly miffed at losing the 10k bonus benefit for spending $25k on the card annually. For those who currently hold these cards, will they honor that benefit for the current calendar year? If not, that really sucks for those of us who have already put significant spend on the card this year.
Apr 26, 2018, 10:58 am
#597
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,016
What I want to know is...
- This is being leaked now for the personal UA MP Explorer card. Will they soon follow with the same devaluation to the UA MP Explorer Business card?
- I'm particularly miffed at losing the 10k bonus benefit for spending $25k on the card annually. For those who currently hold these cards, will they honor that benefit for the current calendar year? If not, that really sucks for those of us who have already put significant spend on the card this year.
As for changes... they are a slight positive for me. As a UA 1MM, I was planning to cancel this card when my AF hits. Now I may (albeit unlikely) keep the card. The new Restaurant/Hotel spend at 2x is really one of the only benefits to a UA Gold member - all the rest come with status and I don't need the card to get them.
Apr 26, 2018, 12:01 pm
#598
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 1,679
More changes coming June 1.
Originally Posted by TPG
First, here’s what’s being added to the new card:
Originally Posted by TPG
First, here’s what’s being added to the new card:
- 2x miles on dining and hotels, in addition to United purchases
- $100 Global Entry or $85 TSA PreCheck credit
- 25% off in-flight United purchases, including Wi-Fi, food and beverages
- 10,000-mile bonus after spending $25,000 will be removed
- Trip cancellation coverage will be reduced (details TBA)
- Price and return protection will be discontinued (details here)
Where did you see GE credit and other benefits? I don't see that on any website and a GE credit for a $95 annual fee is worth it.
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Apr 26, 2018, 12:08 pm
#599
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: SEA/NYC/IAD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 1,919
Apr 26, 2018, 12:48 pm
#600
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Miami, Florida
Programs: AA ExPlat, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Spire, Hilton Gold
Posts: 4,009
For me, a net positive. I'll take the 2x dining and the 25% in-flight discount over the 10,000-mile bonus at $25,000 (which I assume will be grandfathered for this year).