Author Topic: United MileagePlus Explorer Card (Read 1454301 times)

myi · « **Reply #5460 on:** May 01, 2018, 02:36:29 PM »

Quote from: Elikip on April 30, 2018, 10:55:13 PM

Not sure if this was posted upthread.
I got a letter in the mail informing of the following changes to the benefits of the UMPC.

New:
2 miles per dollar on hotels and restaurant purchases
25% back as statement credit for in flight purchases
Global entry/TSE pre fee reimbursement once every 4 years

Going away:
10k mp miles bonus for 25k annual spend (as of 5/31/18, so it's being prorated, if you spend at least 10k by 5/31, you'll get 4k bonus)
Price protection and return protection will no longer be available as a benefit.
(Trip insurance changing)

Win some, lose some

GE for AU?

greathummer7 · « **Reply #5461 on:** May 01, 2018, 02:51:09 PM »

Quote from: myi on May 01, 2018, 02:36:29 PM

GE for AU?

1 credit that can be used for AU. not separate like amex plat.

myi · « **Reply #5462 on:** May 01, 2018, 02:58:49 PM »

Quote from: greathummer7 on May 01, 2018, 02:51:09 PM

1 credit that can be used for AU. not separate like amex plat.

So two in total or only 1 credit?

greathummer7 · « **Reply #5463 on:** May 01, 2018, 03:00:06 PM »

Quote from: myi on May 01, 2018, 02:58:49 PM

So two in total or only 1 credit?

only 1 credit total.

Azis Papa · « **Reply #5464 on:** May 18, 2018, 10:26:38 AM »

I just completed the 3k bonus spend before the statement closed. I didn't get the bonus miles on the statement and now, a few days later still no bonus award. I had about $1,200 worth of spend in MCGCs.
Should I be worried? Anyone else have a problem making spend with GCs?

loveddeals · « **Reply #5465 on:** May 18, 2018, 10:56:49 AM »

Quote from: Azis Papa on May 18, 2018, 10:26:38 AM

I just completed the 3k bonus spend before the statement closed. I didn't get the bonus miles on the statement and now, a few days later still no bonus award. I had about $1,200 worth of spend in MCGCs.
Should I be worried? Anyone else have a problem making spend with GCs?

My experience has been that if one meets minimum spend within a week of statement closing, then bonus points are posted when next statement closes.

Davidthebest · « **Reply #5466 on:** May 18, 2018, 11:03:44 AM »

Quote from: Azis Papa on May 18, 2018, 10:26:38 AM

I just completed the 3k bonus spend before the statement closed. I didn't get the bonus miles on the statement and now, a few days later still no bonus award. I had about $1,200 worth of spend in MCGCs.
Should I be worried? Anyone else have a problem making spend with GCs?

Is it s problem if I complete my spending threshold by buying gift cards?

myi · « **Reply #5467 on:** May 18, 2018, 11:24:41 AM »

Quote from: Davidthebest on May 18, 2018, 11:03:44 AM

Is it s problem if I complete my spending threshold by buying gift cards?

It's not a problem as long as it's not called a cash advance or some other form of payment versus a regular charge.

Azis Papa · « **Reply #5468 on:** May 18, 2018, 12:25:37 PM »

Quote from: Davidthebest on May 18, 2018, 11:03:44 AM

Is it s problem if I complete my spending threshold by buying gift cards?

Succinct and to the point. Better even with the typo.

avadah · « **Reply #5469 on:** May 28, 2018, 04:03:49 PM »

Is the highest offer for this card now the 40k offer?

JACKBLUE · « **Reply #5470 on:** May 28, 2018, 04:09:14 PM »

Quote from: avadah on May 28, 2018, 04:03:49 PM

Is the highest offer for this card now the 40k offer?

you can get 50K when you’re logged in online

Update: sorry I see now only 40K offer

shapsam · « **Reply #5471 on:** May 28, 2018, 04:25:01 PM »

Quote from: avadah on May 28, 2018, 04:03:49 PM

Is the highest offer for this card now the 40k offer?

Try to book a ticket, on the final page you should see 40k + $100 statement credit + annual fee waived the first year.

Aerial Dag · « **Reply #5472 on:** July 22, 2018, 05:19:41 PM »

If I book a basic economy flight with United I understand that I have to pay for it with my Explorer card to get the benefits. But does this need to be done on United.com or can I use a third party travel agency?

farmbochur · « **Reply #5473 on:** July 22, 2018, 05:43:11 PM »

Quote from: Aerial Dag on July 22, 2018, 05:19:41 PM

If I book a basic economy flight with United I understand that I have to pay for it with my Explorer card to get the benefits. But does this need to be done on United.com or can I use a third party travel agency?

I think it'd work if your card is actually used to pay for the ticket. With Chase UR portal, they actually use some Amex (go figure) card to pay for the ticket.

Aerial Dag · « **Reply #5474 on:** July 22, 2018, 05:54:48 PM »

Quote from: farmbochur on July 22, 2018, 05:43:11 PM

I think it'd work if your card is actually used to pay for the ticket. With Chase UR portal, they actually use some Amex (go figure) card to pay for the ticket.

Thanks. Just noticed that dan wrote “However if you or anyone on your reservation has a United Explorer or Club card...” so it sounds like just using your mileage number with a card attached should be good enough.

nafnaf12 · « **Reply #5475 on:** July 22, 2018, 05:57:37 PM »

Quote from: Aerial Dag on July 22, 2018, 05:54:48 PM

Thanks. Just noticed that dan wrote “However if you or anyone on your reservation has a United Explorer or Club card...” so it sounds like just using your mileage number with a card attached should be good enough.

that's doesn't work with UA. It does with others
For UA you have to pay at least part of the ticket with the CC in order to get the free bags.
Although sometimes an agent will waive the fee at the airport if you show the card
And assuming you're talking about an OTA like Priceline, it should not be a prob as long as you use your United card.

Aerial Dag · « **Reply #5476 on:** July 22, 2018, 06:00:52 PM »

Quote from: nafnaf12 on July 22, 2018, 05:57:37 PM

that's doesn't work with UA. It does with others
For UA you have to pay at least part of the ticket with the CC in order to get the free bags.
Although sometimes an agent will waive the fee at the airport if you show the card
And assuming you're talking about an OTA like Priceline, it should not be a prob as long as you use your United card.

Ah interesting. Actually I was hoping to book with my CNB card to get the $100 visa discount. But that would require me using my CNB card to do the actual booking.

as2 · « **Reply #5477 on:** July 22, 2018, 06:16:24 PM »

Quote from: nafnaf12 on July 22, 2018, 05:57:37 PM

And assuming you're talking about an OTA like Priceline, it should not be a prob as long as you use your United card.

Not sure if it means anything, but I've booked hotels with priceline, and the last 4 digits of the card on my reservation were not those of any of my cards.

nafnaf12 · « **Reply #5478 on:** July 22, 2018, 06:20:33 PM »

Quote from: as2 on July 22, 2018, 06:16:24 PM

Not sure if it means anything, but I've booked hotels with priceline, and the last 4 digits of the card on my reservation were not those of any of my cards.

interesting, whenever i booked a united ticket through PL the charge came up on my cc from united. i guess in this case it would be YMMV. IMO you should be ok by pulling up the charge from your cc to the agent.

as2 · « **Reply #5479 on:** July 22, 2018, 06:37:00 PM »

Quote from: nafnaf12 on July 22, 2018, 06:20:33 PM

interesting, whenever i booked a united ticket through PL the charge came up on my cc from united. i guess in this case it would be YMMV. IMO you should be ok by pulling up the charge from your cc to the agent.

It's possible hotels are completely different.

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