Over the past week a few increased offers have appeared for the United MileagePlus Explorer card. Some of the offers are targeted and one is publicly available. All of the offers are set to expire on June 30, 2016.
MileagePlus Explorer 55K Offer
The Offer
- 50,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
- 5,000 bonus miles when you add the first authorized user and make a purchase in the first 3 months your account is open.
- $95 annual fee is NOT WAIVED the first year.
Applying
This offer is publicly available and the application link can be found on our Best Signup Offers page.
MilagePlus Explorer 75K + $50 Statement Credit
The Offer
- 70,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
- 5,000 bonus miles when you add the first authorized user and make a purchase in the first 3 months your account is open.
- $50 statement credit after first purchase.
- $95 annual fee NOT WAIVED the first year.
Applying
This offer is only available on targeted MileagePlus accounts. To see if you have been targeted, visit this link and login to your account. You will either see this offer or a lower offer. If a lower offer shows up then you are not targeted.
MilagePlus Explorer 75K
The Offer
- 70,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
- 5,000 bonus miles when you add the first authorized user and make a purchase in the first 3 months your account is open.
- $95 annual fee NOT WAIVED the first year.
Applying
This offer is only available on targeted MileagePlus accounts. To see if you have been targeted, visit this link and login to your account. You will either see this offer or a lower offer. If a lower offer shows up then you are not targeted.
Card Benefits
As a reminder, here are some of the benefits of the MileagePlus Explorer card:
- Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on tickets purchased from United.
- Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases.
- Free first checked bag.
- Priority boarding.
- No fees on foreign transactions.
- 2 United Club passes each year for your travel.
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Hey great post. I hope it’s alright that I shared this on my Facebook, if not, no issues just
tell me and I’ll delete it. Regardless keep up the good work.
I was targeted for the 70k and went pending. Called in and was also told too many new accounts, I had 19 🙂
Hey for 70k it was worth a shot.
I was targeted and I have this card open, is there anything I could do to get something out of this? I know likely not the 75k, but do you think I could I get some bonus miles or something if I call?
No you won’t be eligible for a bonus if you currently have the card. I am not aware of any exceptions to this rule.
Shawn or someone, same question as Chris.
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Chris says:
OK, how does this work now with the Chase 5/24 rule apparently in effect for United co-branded cards? If you are targeted for the 70K but you’ve had more than 5 cards in 24 months, does the fact that you’ve been targeted trump the 5/24 rule, or would you still be denied for the card even though you were targeted?”
Many with the same question, Have to wait for some brave users to get back with a response
I can say what happened to me. I was targeted, applied and denied in my reconsideration call because of too many applications in the past 2 years. I’ve had 6, I believe.
I was targeted, applied and got denied. Called reconsideration line and was told I had too many new accounts (rep told me 6 in past 2years). I tried to play dumb and pretend I didn’t know the 5/24 rule applies to this card, but that didn’t help. I called back again spoke with another rep, same story. I even went to chase bank and had my personal banker fax additional info to have my application reconsidered. Still no luck.
That’s my story, the 5/24 rule seems strict.
I am targeted for the 70k offer and I currently have the card, but it’s been open since 2012, so I don’t run afoul of the 24 month bonus rule. Can I get the bonus if I cancel it today and then wait how long to apply? Offer page says expires June 30.
TIA
Oddly enough, the 70K offer showed in a little teaser in the corner of my screen when I was heading towards the mielageplus shopping portal. I clicked on it, it told me to log in, and then once I was logged in, the landing page loaded with the 50K offer?! Annoying.
Wish this were offered on the MileagePlus business versions of the card. Do you think they would match offer?
MileagePlus Explorer 55K Offer does NOT waive the $95 fee the first year according to their website.
You are correct. I must have misread that. I am updating the post now.
OK, how does this work now with the Chase 5/24 rule apparently in effect for United co-branded cards? If you are targeted for the 70K but you’ve had more than 5 cards in 24 months, does the fact that you’ve been targeted trump the 5/24 rule, or would you still be denied for the card even though you were targeted?