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, ....)
Jul 19, 2011, 2:30 pm
#62
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: UA GS>1K>Nothing; DL DM 2MM; AS 75K>Nothing>MVP
Posts: 9,341
Because they don't want my $200k of annual credit card charges.
Last edited by iluv2fly; Jul 19, 2011 at 10:20 pm Reason: merge
Jul 19, 2011, 2:43 pm
#63
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posts: 5,825
Cancel your existing card now, apply for this card in 3 months and receive the bonus miles...
Jul 19, 2011, 2:53 pm
#64
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K/MM, AA GLD
Posts: 1,708
On this specific card offering, yes, they don't. Previously Chase has offered no foreign transaction fees on the higher-end card offerings (OnePass Presidential Plus and Mileage Plus Club), and on those, they probably do want your $200k of annual credit card charges.
Jul 19, 2011, 2:54 pm
#65
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posts: 5,825
1:3 ($:Miles) for purchases on .bomb
5,000 EQM's
These are the two features of my current card that don't appear to be part of the new Explorer card...
In my case, earlier this year I purchased $21K of UA tickets for an upcoming trip. I received:
63,000 RDM's
5,000 EQM (max EQM earnable with $5K spend on .bomb.)
I think I'll hold out for as long as possible with my current UA MP card. Hopefully I can hang on to it for long enough in 2012 to earn the 5,000 EQM's...
5,000 EQM's
These are the two features of my current card that don't appear to be part of the new Explorer card...
In my case, earlier this year I purchased $21K of UA tickets for an upcoming trip. I received:
63,000 RDM's
5,000 EQM (max EQM earnable with $5K spend on .bomb.)
I think I'll hold out for as long as possible with my current UA MP card. Hopefully I can hang on to it for long enough in 2012 to earn the 5,000 EQM's...
Jul 19, 2011, 4:02 pm
#67
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: United 1K, SPG Platinum
Posts: 69
have to get a card to be eligible for award UDU. not cool for those of us who are mandated to use corporate cards and value our credit (thus preventing us from opening the cards every business on the planet is pushing).
Jul 19, 2011, 4:18 pm
#68
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 35
No advantage for MP Premier Exec
This seems like a devaluation of gold status for me as an existing Signature card holder, since I already get free bag check, etc. I also get 3 miles/dollar spent on UA, EQM bonus, double gas/grocery miles, etc as current benefits. This is not good. I don't need free lounge tix as I only would use them on my asia flights, and as *G I get lounge access anyway for those itineraries. This sounds like a poor development for gold+ members. Seems they should have another tier of benefits or separate card to reward execs and 1Ks. If there's an auto conversion coming I'm out. I just upgraded to AX Plat and gained many of these benes plus no foreign transaction fees. Signature Select was my choice for many reasons related to my ongoing MP Exec status.
Jul 19, 2011, 4:30 pm
#69
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
This one-time bonus offer is valid only for first-time United Airlines personal cardmembers with new accounts. Previous and existing United Airlines personal cardmembers/accounts are not eligible for this bonus offer.
If you’re a OnePass Plus Card member, the benefits are effectively the same so there’s no need to make the change. You will receive the new United-branded plastic automatically next year.
What's your take on this? Is she eligible for the bonus miles?
Jul 19, 2011, 5:40 pm
#70
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 538
Do I have this right?---What is being sold as a new benefit for cardmembers--last seat availabilty of standard awards is not a new benefit at all. What is really happening is that United is removing this option, which has been available for many years--except for those who are elite and have the credit card.
Jul 19, 2011, 6:12 pm
#71
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,854
Do I have this right?---What is being sold as a new benefit for cardmembers--last seat availabilty of standard awards is not a new benefit at all. What is really happening is that United is removing this option, which has been available for many years--except for those who are elite and have the credit card.
Jul 19, 2011, 6:17 pm
#73
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Clinging to the edifices of a decadent past from the biggest city in America nobody really cares about.
Programs: (ಠ_ಠ)
Posts: 9,077
That said, here's how I see the statement:
1. Existing customers are able to keep their existing product(s) with their existing benefits at their existing fees.
2. Existing customers who want to change/upgrade to the new product(s) will be able to do so, should they wish.
3a. We're going to be revamping the current credit card line up where the UA Visa's, CO OnePass Cards, CO Travel Bank Card, CO/UA lounge cards, etc. will be replaced with "merged" products, but again you can keep your existing product(s) should you wish.
3b. As an aesthetic/logistical issue Chase will be issuing new plastic cards to all MileagePlus/OnePass customers, however as this is an aesthetic/logistical issue and even though you'll receive a new "merged" card in the mail, the underlying benefits will remain the same as your old card, assuming you chose to stay with it.
4. At some point in the future new applications for the existing products will not be accepted as they're being discontinued. Ergo, if you want to get grandfathered into a credit card, do so sooner than later or forever hold your peace. @:-)
2. Existing customers who want to change/upgrade to the new product(s) will be able to do so, should they wish.
3a. We're going to be revamping the current credit card line up where the UA Visa's, CO OnePass Cards, CO Travel Bank Card, CO/UA lounge cards, etc. will be replaced with "merged" products, but again you can keep your existing product(s) should you wish.
3b. As an aesthetic/logistical issue Chase will be issuing new plastic cards to all MileagePlus/OnePass customers, however as this is an aesthetic/logistical issue and even though you'll receive a new "merged" card in the mail, the underlying benefits will remain the same as your old card, assuming you chose to stay with it.
4. At some point in the future new applications for the existing products will not be accepted as they're being discontinued. Ergo, if you want to get grandfathered into a credit card, do so sooner than later or forever hold your peace. @:-)
Jul 19, 2011, 6:46 pm
#74
Join Date: May 2005
Location: SJC
Programs: NZ*G, QF NB, UA 1K, AA ExecPlat, IHG PlatAmb, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold, ZE1 PC
Posts: 2,636
So - where can I go to apply for one of the "existing" products? All the United.com and Chase.com links take me to the Explorer card.