Feb 15, 15, 1:26 pm
Last edit by: dav3d
Previous thread Introducing the new United MileagePlus Club Card (officially)
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, ....)
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, youll 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 youll 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 well officially be introducing the new United MileagePlus Club Card. I know theres been speculation on this, and Im 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, heres 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, youll 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. Heres 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. Well 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 dont 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 Chases 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, heres some more information:
- Already have a Mileage Plus Club Visa Card? Youll 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 youre 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 creditcard - Benefits, Q&A (to be converted to Chase UA Club Infinite)
Jan 23, 15, 9:49 pm
#16
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,031
Shrug. Until a year or so ago you got the free bag no matter what card you used for the ticket despite what the terms said. I'm not counting on the benefit remaining, but I'm logging in before checking availability for now.
Jan 27, 15, 9:19 pm
#18
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 739
Its still frustrating even with almost every EMV card, everyone is so surprised when a receipt spits out asking for a signature and to retain it for their 'records'.
The Barclay+ card works where most do not, i.e. train tickets from automated kiosks that require pin. Still awkward at restaurants where it will do chip+sig, as its an [default] option at restaurants, not at train kiosks.
The Barclay+ card works where most do not, i.e. train tickets from automated kiosks that require pin. Still awkward at restaurants where it will do chip+sig, as its an [default] option at restaurants, not at train kiosks.
Jan 27, 15, 10:29 pm
#19
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 8,634
It's not official, but it is a benefit. It's probably due to a technical limitation, and they'll probably kill it eventually.
Jan 28, 15, 12:59 am
#20
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Oakland CA
Programs: UA *G, AS MVPG, Globalist
Posts: 999
FWIW, I am a kettle and have the Club card. I just tested it, and I do get access to XN space.
I guess it's an unpublished benefit, but I hope they don't take it away... I actually didn't realize I didn't technically get this until just now.
I guess it's an unpublished benefit, but I hope they don't take it away... I actually didn't realize I didn't technically get this until just now.
Jan 28, 15, 7:30 am
#22
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 29
Its still frustrating even with almost every EMV card, everyone is so surprised when a receipt spits out asking for a signature and to retain it for their 'records'.
The Barclay+ card works where most do not, i.e. train tickets from automated kiosks that require pin. Still awkward at restaurants where it will do chip+sig, as its an [default] option at restaurants, not at train kiosks.
The Barclay+ card works where most do not, i.e. train tickets from automated kiosks that require pin. Still awkward at restaurants where it will do chip+sig, as its an [default] option at restaurants, not at train kiosks.
I agree the signature thing is still dumb but at least I know the card will friggen work.
Feb 15, 15, 12:53 pm
#23
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SAN, ONT
Programs: UA Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis President's Club
Posts: 119
Chase MP Club Card Benefits - 2015
I can't find a recent thread about this, but wanted to get clarity on current benefits of the Chase United MileagePlus Club Card.
When this card was introduced it came with Hyatt Platinum status plus some kind of Avis status. Others reported it was with Hertz. It seems things changed a lot.
None of this is referenced on the card's current website. Have these benefits been removed?
Also not listed on the site are discounts on premium wines/liquors available at the club when using the card that the bartender tells me about--what's the deal with this?
Finally, does 2X miles on UA purchases only apply to tickets or to UA spend generally (on board food, upgrade co-pays, other charges, etc)?
Is there a fee to have an extra card issued (i.e. a card that has no UC privileges but unified spend)? This is not mentioned either...
Thanks. I bought my UC membership the last year they offered 3-year deals. The fees for membership were lower then, my status was higher, and the three year deal reduced the cost even further. However, that runs out at the end of 2015 and it seems this card is the cheapest way to keep my UC membership which I've decided I want to hang on to.
I really hate to give up the value and flexibility of the Starwood points I earn with the AMEX SPG card that this UMPC card would replace. So I want to make sure I understand all the benefits before deciding.
Do people like this card for other reasons? What would you do?
Thanks all.
When this card was introduced it came with Hyatt Platinum status plus some kind of Avis status. Others reported it was with Hertz. It seems things changed a lot.
None of this is referenced on the card's current website. Have these benefits been removed?
Also not listed on the site are discounts on premium wines/liquors available at the club when using the card that the bartender tells me about--what's the deal with this?
Finally, does 2X miles on UA purchases only apply to tickets or to UA spend generally (on board food, upgrade co-pays, other charges, etc)?
Is there a fee to have an extra card issued (i.e. a card that has no UC privileges but unified spend)? This is not mentioned either...
Thanks. I bought my UC membership the last year they offered 3-year deals. The fees for membership were lower then, my status was higher, and the three year deal reduced the cost even further. However, that runs out at the end of 2015 and it seems this card is the cheapest way to keep my UC membership which I've decided I want to hang on to.
I really hate to give up the value and flexibility of the Starwood points I earn with the AMEX SPG card that this UMPC card would replace. So I want to make sure I understand all the benefits before deciding.
Do people like this card for other reasons? What would you do?
Thanks all.
Feb 15, 15, 2:36 pm
#24
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Plastic, Delta Silver Emeritus
Posts: 1,031
1. When this card was introduced it came with Hyatt Platinum status plus some kind of Avis status. Others reported it was with Hertz. It seems things changed a lot.
2. Also not listed on the site are discounts on premium wines/liquors available at the club when using the card that the bartender tells me about--what's the deal with this?
3. Finally, does 2X miles on UA purchases only apply to tickets or to UA spend generally (on board food, upgrade co-pays, other charges, etc)?
4. Is there a fee to have an extra card issued (i.e. a card that has no UC privileges but unified spend)? This is not mentioned either...
5. Do people like this card for other reasons? What would you do?
Thanks all.
2. IDK.
3. All United spend is at 2x. This is not unique to this card, however. Explorer does this as well.
4. No.
5. I used it for a couple years because I don't have United status and my wife and I wanted to take 4 bags to Hawaii with us.
It waives the close-in booking fee on award travel.
The travel and purchase insurances are pretty good, but most are almost the same with CSP and Explorer. Also, the provider will try to exhaust you with multiple requests for records of different sorts to avoid paying out on purchase protection.
Last edited by highops; Feb 15, 15 at 2:39 pm Reason: grammar
Feb 15, 15, 2:39 pm
#25
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: DCA, IAD (not BWI if I can help it)
Programs: UA 1MM 1K, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Explorist, status-free on AA, AS, B6, DL, WN, Amtrak, etc.
Posts: 1,455
Feb 16, 15, 3:10 pm
#26
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SAN, ONT
Programs: UA Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis President's Club
Posts: 119
Thanks for the comments all. I do not necessarily think this wiki is up to date though. No reference to these other benefits (car rental, Hyatt) anywhere that I can find, not even in this book they gave me on the card's benefits here at the UC.
The booklet does confirm 2x miles on all United purchases, not just tickets, and CPUs for award travel (that someone else asked about). It does not suggest expanded availability to any Saver rewards (but does not preclude it either).
PS -- date on the back of this booklet is November 2014
The booklet does confirm 2x miles on all United purchases, not just tickets, and CPUs for award travel (that someone else asked about). It does not suggest expanded availability to any Saver rewards (but does not preclude it either).
PS -- date on the back of this booklet is November 2014
Last edited by ChrisInSD; Feb 16, 15 at 3:15 pm Reason: added further detail
Feb 16, 15, 4:52 pm
#27
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.96MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 65,098
Hyatt Gold Passport Platinum Membership
Hertz President's Circle status & booking bonus
Hertz President's Circle status & booking bonus
Inconsistency in listed benefits is just something one needs to get use to.
Feb 17, 15, 11:26 pm
#28
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SAN, ONT
Programs: UA Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Avis President's Club
Posts: 119
I was referring to Hyatt and Hertz.
Thanks for the link to Hertz thing.
As far as "inconsistency," other than the website you referenced I am not aware of the Hertz benefit being mentioned in anything current. I can find no reference to the Hyatt benefit anywhere. The booklet has a 11/14 date and these benefits have not been (allegedly) added since then. It seems odd very unUnited-like to actually give mroe benefits than advertised as Jeff usually prefers to benefit reductions as a general rule of thumb (as us old timer Premier Executives can attest).
Anyway, one last question (if anyone knows)--I have some link where I enter my MP number and am offered an annual fee waiver for the first year rather than $100 statement credit which seems to be the general offer they've got running. Is this a regular offer for Premier members or current UC members or something? Or is it a limited time thing?
Thanks again.
Thanks for the link to Hertz thing.
As far as "inconsistency," other than the website you referenced I am not aware of the Hertz benefit being mentioned in anything current. I can find no reference to the Hyatt benefit anywhere. The booklet has a 11/14 date and these benefits have not been (allegedly) added since then. It seems odd very unUnited-like to actually give mroe benefits than advertised as Jeff usually prefers to benefit reductions as a general rule of thumb (as us old timer Premier Executives can attest).
Anyway, one last question (if anyone knows)--I have some link where I enter my MP number and am offered an annual fee waiver for the first year rather than $100 statement credit which seems to be the general offer they've got running. Is this a regular offer for Premier members or current UC members or something? Or is it a limited time thing?
Thanks again.
Feb 17, 15, 11:48 pm
#29
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.96MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 65,098
http://newsroom.unitedcontinentalhol...vel-Experience
No guarantees from last's year thread
My SO saw the ad but clicking did not work. Copy and pasting the URL for the link did, however. Go to united.com and login. Then in a second tab, enter the URL: https://www.theexplorercard.com/MPCl...-1623&cell=SXD
Feb 18, 15, 12:23 am
#30
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 8,634
I was referring to Hyatt and Hertz.
Thanks for the link to Hertz thing.
As far as "inconsistency," other than the website you referenced I am not aware of the Hertz benefit being mentioned in anything current. I can find no reference to the Hyatt benefit anywhere. The booklet has a 11/14 date and these benefits have not been (allegedly) added since then. It seems odd very unUnited-like to actually give mroe benefits than advertised as Jeff usually prefers to benefit reductions as a general rule of thumb (as us old timer Premier Executives can attest).
Anyway, one last question (if anyone knows)--I have some link where I enter my MP number and am offered an annual fee waiver for the first year rather than $100 statement credit which seems to be the general offer they've got running. Is this a regular offer for Premier members or current UC members or something? Or is it a limited time thing?
Thanks again.
Thanks for the link to Hertz thing.
As far as "inconsistency," other than the website you referenced I am not aware of the Hertz benefit being mentioned in anything current. I can find no reference to the Hyatt benefit anywhere. The booklet has a 11/14 date and these benefits have not been (allegedly) added since then. It seems odd very unUnited-like to actually give mroe benefits than advertised as Jeff usually prefers to benefit reductions as a general rule of thumb (as us old timer Premier Executives can attest).
Anyway, one last question (if anyone knows)--I have some link where I enter my MP number and am offered an annual fee waiver for the first year rather than $100 statement credit which seems to be the general offer they've got running. Is this a regular offer for Premier members or current UC members or something? Or is it a limited time thing?
Thanks again.
