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This is an archive thread, the Club Card was replaced by the Infinite Card, the active thread is Chase United Club Infinite Credit Card
Previous thread Chase MP Club creditcard {Archive}
Related links & threads:Chase United Card Benefits and United Premier Status Benefits
EMV chip + Signature (NOT PIN) enabled cards are now available
United MileagePlus Club Card, 1st Year $395 Annual Fee Waived, Tied to United Status?
Improved Tiebreaker for Upgrades Waitlist
1. Premier Status
2. Fare Class
3. Chase United Club Card Holders
4. Corporate Preferred Members
5. Chase MP Cardholders meeting spend threshold
6. Time of Request
United Club Infinite Card Benefits for 2022
Earn on All Purchases:
Credit card travel benefits:
Protection benefits:
Other benefits:
Annual fee:
Previous Benefits:
Easier path to status for primary cardholders
Travel Benefits
Rewards
Travel Protection
Purchase Protection
Announcement 27 March 2012
How long after applying for the card before I have UC access?
Chase / UA states (Offer Details)
but it usually is quicker. At UCs, much of the time they will see it in under a week. *A lounges may require the physical card which may take 4-6 weeks. Those accepting the virtual card should work about the same as UCs.
For comparison see PresidentialPlus credit card - Benefits, Q&A, ....[2014-2015]
and Chase MP Explorer Card (Q&A, Benefits, Bonuses, Discussion, ....)
Previous thread Chase MP Club creditcard {Archive}
Related links & threads:Chase United Card Benefits and United Premier Status Benefits
EMV chip + Signature (NOT PIN) enabled cards are now available
United MileagePlus Club Card, 1st Year $395 Annual Fee Waived, Tied to United Status?
Chase United Club Infinite Credit Card --- new offering
Improved Tiebreaker for Upgrades Waitlist
1. Premier Status
2. Fare Class
3. Chase United Club Card Holders
4. Corporate Preferred Members
5. Chase MP Cardholders meeting spend threshold
6. Time of Request
Spoiler
United Club Infinite Card Benefits for 2022
Earn on All Purchases:
- 4x miles on United purchases
- 2x miles on all other travel including airfare, trains, local transit, cruise lines, hotels, car rentals, taxicabs, resorts, ride share services and tolls.
- 2x miles on dining including eligible delivery services.
- 1x mile on all other purchases
- Up to a $650 value per year. Relax in comfort while waiting for your flight with complimentary beverages, snacks, high-speed Wi-Fi and more.
Credit card travel benefits:
- Free first and second checked bags
- For you and a companion, save up to $320 per roundtrip.
- Premier Access® travel services
- Priority check-in, security, boarding, and baggage handling (where available).
- Up to $100 Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® fee credit
- 25% back on United inflight purchases
- No foreign transaction fees
- Earn up to 4,000 Premier qualifying points
- Effective January 1, 2022, you’ll earn 500 PQP for every $12,000 you spend on purchases (up to 4,000 PQP in a calendar year) that can be applied toward your Premier status qualification, up to the Premier 1K level. (N.B., Does not count for PQP only 1K qualification)
- NEW: Save 10% on United Economy Saver Awards on United and United Express flights when traveling within the continental U.S. or between the continental U.S. and Canada.
- No blackout dates for MileagePlus members booking award flights on United.
- MileagePlus miles don't expire
Protection benefits:
- Travel and purchase coverage
- Travel and shop with confidence with built-in benefits including Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance, Purchase Protection and more.
Other benefits:
- Complimentary DashPass from DoorDash
- Your card unlocks a year of complimentary DashPass, meaning you’ll get unlimited delivery from the places you love with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders of $12 or more. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate.
- NEW: IHG Rewards Platinum Elite status
- Starting in 2022, you will be eligible for Platinum Elite status in IHG Rewards. Plus, receive up to $75 in statement credits as reimbursement for IHG® Hotels and Resorts purchases charged to your card in 2022.
- Cardmembers can register here: https://promo.united.com/offers/ihgstatus
- NEW: $70 discount on CLEAR® membership. Plus earn 10,000 bonus miles if you sign up for CLEAR membership by June 30, 2022.
- Luxury Hotels & Resort Collection:
- Receive complimentary Cardmember benefits at luxury hotels and resorts worldwide.
- Purchase or use miles for unique experiences offered by United Card Events from Chase and United MileagePlus Exclusives.
Annual fee:
- $525 annual fee
- Note, annual fee can be paid with miles here: https://choices.unitedmileageplus.com/
Previous Benefits:
Easier path to status for primary cardholders
Four UA operated segment requirement waivedremoved in 2020With $25K annual spend, PQD requirements waived for Plat or lower statusremoved in 2020- Earn 500 PQP for each $12,000 spent, up to 1,000 PQP -- New for 2020
Travel Benefits
- Airport Club Access (UCs and *A lounges)
- Premier Access Premier Checkin, Premier Security, Premier baggage handling and Premier Boarding (BG 2 for the Club card)
- Free First and Second Checked Bags (The primary Cardmember and one companion traveling on the same reservation)
- Improved priority for upgrade waitlists, effective August 14, 2018 , also see
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
- Luxury Hotels and Resorts Collection
- Hyatt Discoverist
Gold Passport® PlatinumMembership (Tier 2 of 4) - Ending 29 Feb 2020. - Hertz President's Circle status & booking bonus
- $3.00 discount on UC premium wine purchases
Rewards
- Earn Miles on Every Purchase (1.5 miles per $1 spent on every purchase. and a total of 2 miles per $1 spent on tickets purchased from United)
- Complimentary Upgrades on Award Tickets for Premier Members (primary Cardmember)
- No Close-in Award Travel Booking Fees
- Any Seat, Any Time, With Your Miles
- Miles Don't Expire
- Award Travel on Star Alliance (based on inventory availability)
- Car and Hotel Awards
- Access to Merchandise purchasing with miles
Travel Protection
- Baggage Delay Insurance
- Lost Luggage Reimbursement
- Trip Delay Reimbursement
- Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance
- Emergency Evacuation & Transportation
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Travel & Emergency Assistance Services
- Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
Purchase Protection
- Extended Warranty Protection
Price Protection- Purchase Protection
- Return Protection
Announcement 27 March 2012
Hi Everyone, obviously I'm a lilttle late to the game here, but, as you can see, today we’ll officially be introducing the new United MileagePlus Club Card. I know there’s been speculation on this, and I’m sure there will be follow-up questions. To start, here are some key highlights of the United MileagePlus Club Card:
For those of you who already have a credit card with Chase, here’s some more information:
For a full list of details, and to apply for the new Club Card, please visit MileagePlusClub.com.
As always, please let us know your questions.
Shannon Kelly
Director, Customer Insights[
United Airlines
- As the card name suggests, a full United Club membership is included. If you already have a United Club membership, once approved for the card, you’ll be refunded for any unused portion of your membership as long as the refund is $15 or more (the refund is applicable to annual and three year memberships)
- There are some key benefits, too. Just like our Presidential Plus Card, the new Club Card is designed to enhance your total travel experience. Here’s a list of the benefits (details for each can be found here):
- Earn 50% more miles on ALL purchases. This is a new benefit. Cardmembers will earn at least 50% more miles on all purchases with the new Club Card. Specifically, for each $1 spent, Cardmembers will earn 1.5 miles, and when purchasing United tickets, the miles jump to 2 miles for every $1 spent on tickets
- Free first and second standard checked bags for the Cardmember and one companion
- Premier Access travel services, including priority check-in, security, boarding and baggage handling
- Book award tickets close to the departure date without a fee. We’ll waive the fee for booking award tickets 21 days or less prior to departure. This benefit is reserved for certain Cardmembers and certain Premier levels
- Get complimentary upgrades on award tickets (applicable for Premier members). Cardmembers who are also Premier members will be eligible to receive their complimentary upgrade benefits (where available) even when traveling on an award ticket in economy class
- No foreign transaction fees
- Cardmembers will have access to last-seat award availability (applicable to general members)
- As a Cardmember, miles don’t expire
- Invitation to special Avis benefits and Hyatt Platinum Elite status
- Inside Access from Chase. As a Cardmember, you will be delighted with opportunities to attend private, curated, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Visit InsideAccess.com to learn about upcoming events
- Access to the Chase’s Luxury Hotels and Resorts Collection special rates and benefits
- Premier travel and purchase protection, including primary auto rental collision damage coverage
- 24/7 Concierge Services
For those of you who already have a credit card with Chase, here’s some more information:
- Already have a Mileage Plus Club Visa Card? You’ll find that the key differences are that the new Club Card has the added benefits of free checked bags, Premier Access, 50% mileage bonus on all purchases, award tickets close to departure date without a fee and complimentary upgrades on award tickets (applicable for Premier members where available). The new Club Card does not award Premier Qualifying Miles for purchases. More specific information about your current card and the new Club Card will arrive in the mail in late April
- Already have the Presidential Plus Card? The key difference is that the Presidential Plus Card awards Flexible Premier Qualifying Miles for purchases whereas the new Club Card awards a 50% mileage bonus on all purchases. Both cards earn 2 miles for every $1 spent on United tickets. If you’re interested in changing over to the new Club Card, simply call the number on the back of your current card to discuss your options. While the Presidential Plus Card and its benefits will continue, we are not taking any additional applications for new Presidential Plus accounts
- Already have another United card from Chase? If you currently have another United card from Chase and want to switch, call the number on the back of your current card to discuss your options
For a full list of details, and to apply for the new Club Card, please visit MileagePlusClub.com.
As always, please let us know your questions.
Shannon Kelly
Director, Customer Insights[
United Airlines
Chase / UA states (Offer Details)
Please allow 2 weeks after account open date for the United Club membership to activate
For comparison see PresidentialPlus credit card - Benefits, Q&A, ....[2014-2015]
and Chase MP Explorer Card (Q&A, Benefits, Bonuses, Discussion, ....)
Chase MP Club credit card {Archive}
Mar 27, 2012, 2:07 pm
#61
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Houston, TX USA
Programs: UA - GS/1MM, Marriott- PT, SPG-Gold/Fairmont Presidents
Posts: 204
AMEX here I come
Thanks Shannon! I will say that I am dissapointed with the new card and features and will most likely migrate back to the AMEX Plat Card. I waited to see it improve, however, it doesn't look like it is going to happen.
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Mar 27, 2012 at 2:44 pm Reason: no need to fully quote OP
Mar 27, 2012, 2:22 pm
#63
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Marin County, CA
Programs: Marriott LT-TE, United Gold
Posts: 467
Caught something interesting while browsing award tickets on .bomb today (emphasis added via a red square):
However, clicking that link went to https://www.theexplorercard.com/MPClub95SC.aspx?v_ctrk=TTOP$0-1229-2742-2-1114&cell=SXL which clearly states you get a $95 statement credit, not the first year free as advertised. I was thinking about it if the first year was actually free (like the PPlus card was when it first came out and I regretfully passed on) but not for the credit. Little disappointed in the false advertising :/
However, clicking that link went to https://www.theexplorercard.com/MPClub95SC.aspx?v_ctrk=TTOP$0-1229-2742-2-1114&cell=SXL which clearly states you get a $95 statement credit, not the first year free as advertised. I was thinking about it if the first year was actually free (like the PPlus card was when it first came out and I regretfully passed on) but not for the credit. Little disappointed in the false advertising :/
Mar 27, 2012, 2:26 pm
#64
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: A menace to everything in the sky. Yes. Even birds.
Programs: Eh+ Rapid Rolleyes
Posts: 14,519
While I'm not going to bite, this is at least, in my opinion, a better card for 1k members than the PPlus card. The 1.5x miles are better than the FlexEQMs, unless you're in a unique position where you plan on banking loads and using them to maintain status on an off travel year.
With the elimination of FEQMs usage to reach 100K+ levels last year it was yet another "nonefit" for elite members who hold the card. Much like free baggage, premier access, etc.
Speaking of the FlexEQMs, we were told that we'd see a breakdown on ua.com of when the different FEQMs in our accounts expired (and which were grandfathered as never expiring). Not a huge deal given all the other integration issues, but is this still planned?
With the elimination of FEQMs usage to reach 100K+ levels last year it was yet another "nonefit" for elite members who hold the card. Much like free baggage, premier access, etc.
Speaking of the FlexEQMs, we were told that we'd see a breakdown on ua.com of when the different FEQMs in our accounts expired (and which were grandfathered as never expiring). Not a huge deal given all the other integration issues, but is this still planned?
Mar 27, 2012, 4:02 pm
#65
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: NYCEWR
Programs: MP(1K) Million Miler, Marriott Plat
Posts: 478
Caught something interesting while browsing award tickets on .bomb today (emphasis added via a red square):
However, clicking that link went to https://www.theexplorercard.com/MPClub95SC.aspx?v_ctrk=TTOP$0-1229-2742-2-1114&cell=SXL which clearly states you get a $95 statement credit, not the first year free as advertised. I was thinking about it if the first year was actually free (like the PPlus card was when it first came out and I regretfully passed on) but not for the credit. Little disappointed in the false advertising :/
However, clicking that link went to https://www.theexplorercard.com/MPClub95SC.aspx?v_ctrk=TTOP$0-1229-2742-2-1114&cell=SXL which clearly states you get a $95 statement credit, not the first year free as advertised. I was thinking about it if the first year was actually free (like the PPlus card was when it first came out and I regretfully passed on) but not for the credit. Little disappointed in the false advertising :/
Mar 27, 2012, 4:35 pm
#66
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1
Does anyone know if you actually need to charge a plane ticket on the new Club card to get the Premier Access benefits? I'm not a sufficiently frequent traveler to even obtain Premier status every year. I do, however, have the old MP Signature Visa that provides EQM. So it seems to me that I could charge my tickets on the old card for the EQM if I can still get the Premier Access benefits from the new Club card without actually charging the tickets on the new card. Thoughts?
Mar 27, 2012, 4:37 pm
#67
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: NYCEWR
Programs: MP(1K) Million Miler, Marriott Plat
Posts: 478
I am seeing the same offer and get the same result when I click through - a $95 statement credit. While the address of the link is not quite the same as yours, it does include www.theexplorercard.com....... but the graphic is of the MileagePlus Club Card. Why the false advertising, or is the website not doing what UA intends it to do?
Mar 27, 2012, 4:43 pm
#68
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: NJ
Programs: Avis Preferred, Hertz #1 Gold, National Exective, United Premier Silver
Posts: 1,363
Does anyone know if you actually need to charge a plane ticket on the new Club card to get the Premier Access benefits? I'm not a sufficiently frequent traveler to even obtain Premier status every year. I do, however, have the old MP Signature Visa that provides EQM. So it seems to me that I could charge my tickets on the old card for the EQM if I can still get the Premier Access benefits from the new Club card without actually charging the tickets on the new card. Thoughts?
If the other cards are anything to go off of, the benefits are linked to your MileagePlus number, not to a card used for the purchase.
I would say "welcome" but it appears youve been around for two years. I suppose a "happy first post" may be in order.
Mar 27, 2012, 4:45 pm
#69
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: IAH
Programs: UA/CO-GS/PPlat,AA-Gold,SPG-Plat,Hilton-Diamond,Marriott-Plat,Hertz-Pres_Circe
Posts: 824
The loss of 25% bonus miles was it for me. Looks like a $250 membership for me and no card.
Mar 27, 2012, 5:55 pm
#70
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Marin County, CA
Programs: Marriott LT-TE, United Gold
Posts: 467
Mar 27, 2012, 6:18 pm
#71
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Houston
Programs: UA: MM
Posts: 844
FWIW
DLM
Mar 27, 2012, 7:03 pm
#72
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AMEX Platinum, Global Entry, Priority Pass, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,594
Can you post a URL for the first year free offer? The one posted in this thread continues to direct to a $95 credit, rather than the full year credit.
Mar 27, 2012, 7:03 pm
#73
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 173
Caught something interesting while browsing award tickets on .bomb today (emphasis added via a red square):
However, clicking that link went to https://www.theexplorercard.com/MPClub95SC.aspx?v_ctrk=TTOP$0-1229-2742-2-1114&cell=SXL which clearly states you get a $95 statement credit, not the first year free as advertised. I was thinking about it if the first year was actually free (like the PPlus card was when it first came out and I regretfully passed on) but not for the credit. Little disappointed in the false advertising :/
However, clicking that link went to https://www.theexplorercard.com/MPClub95SC.aspx?v_ctrk=TTOP$0-1229-2742-2-1114&cell=SXL which clearly states you get a $95 statement credit, not the first year free as advertised. I was thinking about it if the first year was actually free (like the PPlus card was when it first came out and I regretfully passed on) but not for the credit. Little disappointed in the false advertising :/
Mar 27, 2012, 7:08 pm
#74
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PEK
Programs: Alas, the Gravy Train Hath Ended...just happy to be an OW Sapphire and a ST Ivory...whatever
Posts: 4,389
Thanks, Shannon! ^
Quite an interesting card...I will chew on it a bit but the lack of FEQM's on the new card is really lacking...not that I have had to use them yet but it is nice to have 5-figures worth in the queue if I slow down on my flying.
Melikey the 50% mileage bonus...hmm...took me a year to decide on the PPlus, so it might take as long with this one. I would jump on it if there was some sort of sign-up bonus, but these club cards never come with one...c'est la vie.
Quite an interesting card...I will chew on it a bit but the lack of FEQM's on the new card is really lacking...not that I have had to use them yet but it is nice to have 5-figures worth in the queue if I slow down on my flying.
Melikey the 50% mileage bonus...hmm...took me a year to decide on the PPlus, so it might take as long with this one. I would jump on it if there was some sort of sign-up bonus, but these club cards never come with one...c'est la vie.
Mar 27, 2012, 7:50 pm
#75
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: Delta Silver, Marriott Gold, HH Diamond, Ex-UA Gold, Ex-AA Gold , Ex-SPG Gold, Peon everywhere else
Posts: 616
Sorry, my MP Visa Select looks better and better: 3x @ United.com, 2x @ gas/groceries/home/dining/home improvement, 5K RDM @ anniversary, 5K PQM's/yr @ United.com. All for $95.