Improved UA Explorer card offer
Jan 29, 2012 | 9:01 pm
#766
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Philadelphia/NY/CA
Programs: US Airways/SPG/Club Carlson (Gold)/United/Marriott Rewards Premier (Silver)/Priority Club Platinum
Posts: 332
Thanks for showing me the different numbers! I knew I had seen them here before but was having trouble finding them. Just called 1-800-945-2006 and was approved! I find it kind of funny it says "by now you should have received your welcome packet" even though I applied yesterday night (on a saturday).
They gave me a small-ish (4500) CL. I'm assuming that means I got the "platinum" rather than the "signature" card. I actually prefer this since the platinum card will report the limit rather than just the high balance, but I want to make sure most of the benefits are the same and the bonus is the same.
Does anyone know if the rental car CDW is still primary on the platinum card? That was one of the things I really liked about this card.
They gave me a small-ish (4500) CL. I'm assuming that means I got the "platinum" rather than the "signature" card. I actually prefer this since the platinum card will report the limit rather than just the high balance, but I want to make sure most of the benefits are the same and the bonus is the same.
Does anyone know if the rental car CDW is still primary on the platinum card? That was one of the things I really liked about this card.
Jan 29, 2012 | 9:22 pm
#767
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SFO/SJC
Posts: 226
New card is showing in my chase.com account today, they gave me a 20k credit limit. 
However I haven't received an email with the 50k bonus confirmation yet. Did you get that email right away or did it take a few days?
However I haven't received an email with the 50k bonus confirmation yet. Did you get that email right away or did it take a few days?
Jan 29, 2012 | 9:41 pm
#768
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: LAX
Posts: 2,851
After I saw the new card on my chase.com account, it took about 2 days before I received the card in the mail (overnight delivery UPS) . Several days later, I received the email about the 50k miles after first purchase
Jan 30, 2012 | 7:42 am
#769
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: PC Plat RA, SPG Gold, AS MVPG
Posts: 811
Got it to work. looks like the link is working.
50K after 1st use.. 10K after $25,000 SPEND? wow.. ok 50K it is then
50K after 1st use.. 10K after $25,000 SPEND? wow.. ok 50K it is then
Jan 30, 2012 | 8:15 am
#770
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Columbia, SC
Programs: AA Plat, SPG/Marriot Gold, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Expl
Posts: 2,363
How can we transfer 1 mile to my grandmother's account so that we can get her this deal? My sister has 70k miles. I only have 1k. I cannot figure out how to get her 1 mile besides having my sister transfer 2k (the minimum apparently) to her for $30. Anyone able to help??
Another option I'd suggest is sign her up for United MP Dining. They have a new member promo for 1000mi for a $50 dine. But ANY dine will give her some miles into her MP account (usually within about 2-3 weeks).
https://mpdining.rewardsnetwork.com/login.htm
Jan 30, 2012 | 10:12 am
#771
Join Date: May 2010
Location: WAS
Programs: Lotz
Posts: 1,542
Biz Card Churn?
Is there any data yet on whether prior holders of a CO or UA biz card are eligible for a new bonus. The 7/11 date didn't seem to apply to the biz card.
Jan 30, 2012 | 1:21 pm
#772
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: MSP
Programs: United MP
Posts: 26
I got the reply that they are reviewing my app. Is there any numbers I can call to find out if i'm approved or not more quickly? I called the automated numbers and I only get a response saying "your app is under review"
Jan 30, 2012 | 2:25 pm
#773
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 445
If you call and speak to an actual person, it's possible that they could review your app right then. Luck of the draw though.
Jan 30, 2012 | 2:35 pm
#774
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MCI
Programs: Co-branded credit card status moocher
Posts: 137
If I applied and received the Freedom card in mid-December (after calling the reconsideration line), would I be best served to wait until closer to the Feb. 29 deadline to apply for this?
FWIW, I received the Freedom card in December and the Sapphire Preferred in August. Seems like I should be OK if I wait another month or so, but who knows.
FWIW, I received the Freedom card in December and the Sapphire Preferred in August. Seems like I should be OK if I wait another month or so, but who knows.
Jan 30, 2012 | 2:51 pm
#775
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,259
It's a 50K offer. The extra 10K for $25,000 spend is good any year you have the card, i.e. it's a standard feature of the card. It's a crappy way to get 10,000 miles considering Barclays gives you 10,000 miles just for paying an annual fee every year.
Jan 30, 2012 | 4:03 pm
#776
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area
Programs: DL SM, UA MP.
Posts: 12,724
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex does just that, spend $25k and get 10K qualifying miles.
Jan 30, 2012 | 4:52 pm
#777
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 153
I would think you would have a good chance of getting approved. The posts here indicate that most applicants have been getting approved. And September (when you were last denied a card by Chase) is already quite a long time ago. You could apply, and even if you are not approved you could call the Chase "reconsideration line" to discuss with a representative ways that you might still be able to get yourself approved (for example, by closing another credit card you have with Chase).
As for noting the September denial on your application, I don't think they ask about such things, but if they do, then I would say answer honestly on your application.
As for noting the September denial on your application, I don't think they ask about such things, but if they do, then I would say answer honestly on your application.
Thanks.
Jan 30, 2012 | 6:22 pm
#778
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SEA
Posts: 2,556
Try 1-888-245-0625. There should be a credit analyst there. Not sure if they can help you with your question, but possibly they could.
Last edited by muji; Jan 30, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Jan 30, 2012 | 7:27 pm
#779
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: DTW
Programs: Delta Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Avis First
Posts: 106
Jan 30, 2012 | 7:38 pm
#780
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA 1MM Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,552
If she has a CO OnePass account, you can link them and transfer 1 mile from it. If anyone you know has a Chase Sapphire Preferred, you can transfer 1000 UR points to her account, and these post more or less instantly. Other than that, transferring between accounts owned by different people come with a fee, as you've discovered.
Another option I'd suggest is sign her up for United MP Dining. They have a new member promo for 1000mi for a $50 dine. But ANY dine will give her some miles into her MP account (usually within about 2-3 weeks).
https://mpdining.rewardsnetwork.com/login.htm
Another option I'd suggest is sign her up for United MP Dining. They have a new member promo for 1000mi for a $50 dine. But ANY dine will give her some miles into her MP account (usually within about 2-3 weeks).
https://mpdining.rewardsnetwork.com/login.htm
Oh, i didn't realize you could transfer to someone else's United account from Chase Sapphire. I have 53k after i just got my 50k bonus. THanks!!