Aug 8, 2014, 4:50 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
8/8/14 Here's the "fine print" regarding those who have received a bonus from this product in the past:
I understand that any new cardmember bonus offers for this product are not available to either current or previous cardmembers of this product who received a new cardmember bonus for this product in the last 24 months.
I understand that the terms of my account, including the APRs, are subject to change. Any such changes will be made in accordance with the Cardmember Agreement.
If you received the bonus >24 months ago you are eligible to apply. Doesn't matter when you closed the card.
Major Benefits (post-June 2018)
Cuts as of June 2018Purchase Price Protection - removed
Return Protection - removed
Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance - reduced
10,000 bonus miles for $25K spend will no longer be available after May 31, 2018.Those who spend $10,000-$24,999 by May 31 will receive 4,000 bonus miles this year only.
New benefits2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants and hotels
25% statement credit "rebate" on purchases of food, beverages, and wifi on United-operated flights
Global Entry / Pre-application statement credit rebate up to $100 once every four years.
I understand that any new cardmember bonus offers for this product are not available to either current or previous cardmembers of this product who received a new cardmember bonus for this product in the last 24 months.
I understand that the terms of my account, including the APRs, are subject to change. Any such changes will be made in accordance with the Cardmember Agreement.
If you received the bonus >24 months ago you are eligible to apply. Doesn't matter when you closed the card.
Major Benefits (post-June 2018)
- Free first checked a bag - The primary Cardmember and one companion traveling on the same reservation will each receive their first standard checked bag free on United-operated flights when the primary Cardmember includes their MileagePlus number in their reservation and purchases their tickets from United with their United MileagePlus Explorer Card. For complete details, please visit united.com/chasebag .
- Priority boarding - Primary Cardmembers and their companions on the same reservation will be invited to board United-operated flights prior to general boarding. (BG2)
- No fees on foreign transactions
- 2 United ClubSM passes each year for your travel
- Access to XN expanded Economy Saver award inventory (not a published benefit)
- Chip-enabled Card provides added security
- Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on tickets purchased from United.
- Earn 2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants and hotels (NEW)
- Earn 1 mile per $1 spent - You'll earn 1 mile for each $1 spent on all other purchases.
Miles don't expire as long as your credit card account remains open - Your miles don't expire as long as you are a Cardmember, with no limit to the number of miles you can earn.UA miles not longer expire- Any seat, any time, on United-operated flights - Primary Cardmembers can use their miles to book any available seat, any time, on United-operated flights when they redeem
- CPU award ticket eligibility for primary cardholder (only) if MP elite
- Carryon bag allowed with Boarding Group 2 even if Basic Economy ticket
- 25% statement credit "rebate" on purchases of food, beverages, and wifi on United-operated flights (NEW)
- Global Entry / Pre-application statement credit rebate up to $100 once every four years. (NEW)
Cuts as of June 2018Purchase Price Protection - removed
Return Protection - removed
Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance - reduced
10,000 bonus miles for $25K spend will no longer be available after May 31, 2018.Those who spend $10,000-$24,999 by May 31 will receive 4,000 bonus miles this year only.
New benefits2 miles per $1 spent at restaurants and hotels
25% statement credit "rebate" on purchases of food, beverages, and wifi on United-operated flights
Global Entry / Pre-application statement credit rebate up to $100 once every four years.
Chase MP Explorer Card (Q&A, Benefits, Bonuses, Discussion, ....)
Jun 8, 2012, 2:36 am
#497
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVP Gold75K
Posts: 850
Ha--I never thought of it that way. However, that whole ad campaign makes me want to throw something at the TV (or computer screen). It's insulting to elites who actually *earned* their meager benefits, which are now being thrown like peanuts at anyone who signs their name to a line of credit. If anything, it's bad marketing because it alienates actual United customers.
I always read it as, "psst, hey you! Yeah, you! Don't fly hundreds of thousands of miles like those other saps. Just sign up for this credit card and make 'em look like the suckers they are!"
I always read it as, "psst, hey you! Yeah, you! Don't fly hundreds of thousands of miles like those other saps. Just sign up for this credit card and make 'em look like the suckers they are!"
UA is trying to make a profit from non-elite credit card holders by giving them benefits that are greater than those of a general passenger but considerably less than those offered to any elite members including 2Ps. That is perfectly logical, and most of the benefits do not have a significant impact on the rest of us.
Jun 8, 2012, 3:04 pm
#498
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
UA is trying to make a profit from non-elite credit card holders by giving them benefits that are greater than those of a general passenger but considerably less than those offered to any elite members including 2Ps. That is perfectly logical, and most of the benefits do not have a significant impact on the rest of us.
RNE, supposing that many "Bronze" Premiers contribute more to UA's bottom line than aggrieved Silvers.
Jul 10, 2012, 3:19 pm
#499
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: YUL
Programs: UA 1K, MR Bonvoy Bonzaiiiii, National EE
Posts: 622
I think they may have changed when you get the passes. According to the T&Cs on the Chase website:
TWO UNITED CLUB PASSES: You will receive two (2) Club passes after account opening and every account anniversary thereafter. Please allow 8 – 10 weeks after account opening for delivery of Club passes. Please allow 2 – 4 weeks from your credit card account anniversary date each year thereafter for delivery. Club passes cannot be shipped to PO Boxes or addresses outside the 50 United States and Washington D.C. To qualify for this bonus offer, your credit card account must be open and not in default at the time of fulfillment. Valid when presented at any United Club location. Each pass is valid for one (1) guest for one (1) visit. United Club representatives will retain this certificate. No cash value. Cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. All United Club membership guidelines apply. Chase is not responsible for offer fulfillment.
TWO UNITED CLUB PASSES: You will receive two (2) Club passes after account opening and every account anniversary thereafter. Please allow 8 – 10 weeks after account opening for delivery of Club passes. Please allow 2 – 4 weeks from your credit card account anniversary date each year thereafter for delivery. Club passes cannot be shipped to PO Boxes or addresses outside the 50 United States and Washington D.C. To qualify for this bonus offer, your credit card account must be open and not in default at the time of fulfillment. Valid when presented at any United Club location. Each pass is valid for one (1) guest for one (1) visit. United Club representatives will retain this certificate. No cash value. Cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. All United Club membership guidelines apply. Chase is not responsible for offer fulfillment.
Jul 14, 2012, 10:00 am
#500
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 147
Searched but could not find an answer. I hold the mileageplus explorer chase card and it says the first bag is checked for free. However I am headed to europe and it appears that the first bag checked is free anyways. Does this mean that if I check a second bag I get the fee ($100!) waived? Thanks
Jul 14, 2012, 2:38 pm
#501
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: DCA
Programs: UA Gold
Posts: 1,653
Searched but could not find an answer. I hold the mileageplus explorer chase card and it says the first bag is checked for free. However I am headed to europe and it appears that the first bag checked is free anyways. Does this mean that if I check a second bag I get the fee ($100!) waived? Thanks
Jul 14, 2012, 5:07 pm
#502
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K, AA Plat Pro, VS Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 838
Upgrade Explorer Mastercard?
I had the OnePass Plus that was converted to a United Explorer Mastercard. From what I understand, the United Club card is a visa. Has anyone had any luck upgrading an Explorer Mastercard to a United Club Mastercard? Thanks!
Jul 14, 2012, 9:58 pm
#503
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.997MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,861
I was able to convert my OnePass Plus MasterCard to UC Card MasterCard -- so the UC Card can be either a Visa or MasterCard version.
Jul 15, 2012, 3:52 am
#504
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: PVG
Programs: SK*G, QR*G
Posts: 514
Did the foreign exchange fee return? On the chase website under terms, it says: "Foreign Transactions: 3% of each transaction in U.S. dollars."
https://creditcards.chase.com/credit...edit-card.aspx
https://creditcards.chase.com/credit...edit-card.aspx
Jul 15, 2012, 7:58 am
#505
Join Date: May 2005
Location: various cities in the USofA: NYC, BWI, IAH, ORD, CVG, NYC
Programs: Former UA 1K, National Exec. Elite
Posts: 5,485
Jul 15, 2012, 9:08 am
#506
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 930
My wife just received an offer for the Explorer Card. It offers up to 65,000 RDMs and no annual fee for the first year. The first 50,000 are given after $1000 in spending. That is all we are interested in. If we cancel after receipt getting the 50,000 will we be able to keep those miles?
Jul 16, 2012, 8:28 am
#507
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ELP
Programs: AAdvantage, Amex MR
Posts: 2,314
My wife just received an offer for the Explorer Card. It offers up to 65,000 RDMs and no annual fee for the first year. The first 50,000 are given after $1000 in spending. That is all we are interested in. If we cancel after receipt getting the 50,000 will we be able to keep those miles?
Just open the card, use it whenever, and cancel after a year when the AF is due to be safe.
Jul 16, 2012, 10:31 am
#509
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Portland Oregon
Programs: Continental, Alaska Airlines
Posts: 22
Did the foreign exchange fee return? On the chase website under terms, it says: "Foreign Transactions: 3% of each transaction in U.S. dollars."
https://creditcards.chase.com/credit...edit-card.aspx
https://creditcards.chase.com/credit...edit-card.aspx
(Quote:
Originally Posted by flymonthly
I think they may have changed when you get the passes. According to the T&Cs on the Chase website:
TWO UNITED CLUB PASSES: You will receive two (2) Club passes after account opening and every account anniversary thereafter. Please allow 8 – 10 weeks after account opening for delivery of Club passes. Please allow 2 – 4 weeks from your credit card account anniversary date each year thereafter for delivery. Club passes cannot be shipped to PO Boxes or addresses outside the 50 United States and Washington D.C. To qualify for this bonus offer, your credit card account must be open and not in default at the time of fulfillment. Valid when presented at any United Club location. Each pass is valid for one (1) guest for one (1) visit. United Club representatives will retain this certificate. No cash value. Cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. All United Club membership guidelines apply. Chase is not responsible for offer fulfillment.
I enrolled a few months ago and just got 2 club passes in the mail, so I can substantiate this claim)
Yes, I can also substantiate this claim. I received mine on Saturday. Card open about 2 months so far.
Jul 16, 2012, 2:02 pm
#510
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: YUL
Programs: UA 1K, MR Bonvoy Bonzaiiiii, National EE
Posts: 622
Yes it did. grr! I ran up to British Columbia last month and reviewed my bill yesterday. Was charged 4 transaction fees. We called on the phone before I left and they said (which is contrary to their printed info) that if the charge is run through in US currency (regardless if we were international) then no transaction fee. I was paying in CAD so I don't know if that is true or not.
I am embarrassed to say that it took me entirely too long to wise up to this one and do the necessary to avoid these fees. Basically now I only use a Capital One card, or a Chase Marriott or Priority Club card when charging things internationally - I don't use my Chase MP Explorer at all internationally. Also, I upped my checking account to a Premium account where you need to keep a high monthly balance, but in return I don't get charged any foreign ATM withdrawal fees (used to be $3.50 a shot).
Good luck avoiding fees in the future.