Linking United Explorer Card To United Account
Aug 26, 2013, 4:40 pm
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Linking United Explorer Card To United Account
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When I signed up for the Explorer card I did not have my United account details with me. How do I now ensure the card is linked to the account ? Is there anyway I can check online as I don't seem to see a 'linked to card' type of option on Chase or United ?
thanks
WC
When I signed up for the Explorer card I did not have my United account details with me. How do I now ensure the card is linked to the account ? Is there anyway I can check online as I don't seem to see a 'linked to card' type of option on Chase or United ?
thanks
WC
Aug 27, 2013, 8:46 am
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Note that you'll know when it's linked when you get a pop-up near your mileage expiration date thanking you for being a Chase cardholder.
Aug 27, 2013, 10:27 am
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UA to merge the two account numbers, so that you get the bonus miles from the new account. If the new account had no miles, then you don't need to make that call.
Aug 27, 2013, 3:26 pm
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Looks like United did a great job searching as they had already linked the right account !
Thanks for the help all
WC
Thanks for the help all
WC
Both. Chase to get the "new" number and then change that number on file with Chase so that future miles go to the right account.
UA to merge the two account numbers, so that you get the bonus miles from the new account. If the new account had no miles, then you don't need to make that call.
UA to merge the two account numbers, so that you get the bonus miles from the new account. If the new account had no miles, then you don't need to make that call.
Sep 26, 2017, 11:57 pm
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Sep 27, 2017, 12:55 am
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My Explorer card has my MileagePlus # embossed on the back - just above the United 800 number. I'm curious as to whether the OP's card bears his or her number or if it is simply blank. I applied for mine nearly 10 years ago (it was originally a CO OnePass card) but I'm fairly certain that I had to provide my MP number on the application.