Author Topic: United MileagePlus Explorer Card (Read 1144594 times)

gubevo18 · « **Reply #5720 on:** January 29, 2021, 12:35:03 AM »

What’s the deal with getting upgrades on award tickets with the infinite card? Does it actually happen (due to being after all the elites)? And does it work for you a companion? Might be worth it as someone who flies United a bit. Would appreciate any input and DPs on this.

TIA

shwarmabob · « **Reply #5721 on:** February 02, 2021, 02:58:37 PM »

do I get the Free Checked Bag benefit on a United flight if the ticket is purchased with a mix of Chase URs and cash paid with a United Explorer Card?

iluv2travel · « **Reply #5722 on:** February 02, 2021, 03:00:23 PM »

Quote from: shwarmabob on February 02, 2021, 02:58:37 PM

do I get the Free Checked Bag benefit on a United flight if the ticket is purchased with a mix of Chase URs and cash paid with a United Explorer Card?

As long as you pay a few $$ cash on the united card you will get free bags.

Yoel1 · « **Reply #5723 on:** March 15, 2021, 02:33:33 PM »

I cant find the answer. If you want to apply for the the united explorer card and the registered home address is in State "MP" (USA territory Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands) will they allow the application online? as i don't see State "MP" in the state List? (i know delta allows)

nirc · « **Reply #5724 on:** March 23, 2021, 10:49:05 AM »

Can anyone confirm if the annual club passes will still work once the associated card is cancelled. I assume it will as it’s attached to my united mileageplus account.

Yehudaa · « **Reply #5725 on:** March 23, 2021, 10:56:59 AM »

Quote from: nirc on March 23, 2021, 10:49:05 AM

Can anyone confirm if the annual club passes will still work once the associated card is cancelled. I assume it will as it’s attached to my united mileageplus account.

IIRC there was discussion about this in the buying/selling thread where someone bought some and it turned out they were cancelled because the card was cancelled.

However, FWIW I cancelled a card around 3-4 weeks ago and the passes still show in my account.

medster · « **Reply #5726 on:** March 23, 2021, 11:02:23 AM »

Quote from: Yehudaa on March 23, 2021, 10:56:59 AM

IIRC there was discussion about this in the buying/selling thread where someone bought some and it turned out they were cancelled because the card was cancelled.

However, FWIW I cancelled a card around 3-4 weeks ago and the passes still show in my account.

they do get canceled unless something has changed in the last couple of months

fafa123 · « **Reply #5727 on:** April 12, 2021, 12:15:08 PM »

So I bought 2 United RT tickets through the Chase portal, purposely buying a cheaper flight that I didn't want one way. I then went onto the United site and changed the flights to my desired more expensive flight and paid the difference with my United card. Will I get free bags for me and a companion? CSR said yes but I see a fee for my bags online. I did not get a cancelled travel voucher as advised in this post: https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/airlines/united/reader-question-use-chase-ultimate-rewards-points-get-united-card-benefits/

Do I need to cancel the ticket (which I can only do to the end of today) and get a voucher as advised above? Or will my simpler solution work?

coffeebean · « **Reply #5728 on:** June 27, 2021, 04:15:41 AM »

Booking flight fare with UA points minus .80 cents which is getting charged on my United Explorer Card, does that qualify for card benefits (ex: free baggage)?

peacenlove613 · « **Reply #5729 on:** July 21, 2021, 04:56:05 PM »

My work booked me on a United flight. If I purchase upgrades seats with my card would that trigger free checked bags? Any other way to get it?

free123cc · « **Reply #5730 on:** August 01, 2021, 02:24:18 AM »

Maybe someone could help me with some advice. I got this United explorer card 11 months ago with the intention of getting the bonus (was 60k at the time, first year fee waived) and then cashing out somehow (through selling) and then downgrading or closing the card. I have now 65k points. I called up and 2 different reps confirmed with me that I can cash out my United points at a rate of 1.5 per point as a statement credit against previous charges. I would have to call up and redeem over the phone. So im thinking about cashing out and downgrading to the United gateways… the question is maybe I should keep this card/ the points. I’ve seen from different posts that United award flights could be helpful and the United points could come in handy….but I really don’t fly that often. Married for 4 years and flew Nyc-Miami 2x. If I keep the card I pay 95$ but maybe it’s worth it for the free bags/lounges and other perks etc and ….and 2 - maybe even if i downgrade to save the annual fee is it smart to cash out the points at 1.5 each? Or save them for flying? Which honestly who knows when the next time I get on a plane would be…..sorry for the long post and thanks for the help

free123cc · « **Reply #5731 on:** August 13, 2021, 01:33:56 AM »

Quote from: free123cc on August 01, 2021, 02:24:18 AM

Maybe someone could help me with some advice. I got this United explorer card 11 months ago with the intention of getting the bonus (was 60k at the time, first year fee waived) and then cashing out somehow (through selling) and then downgrading or closing the card. I have now 65k points. I called up and 2 different reps confirmed with me that I can cash out my United points at a rate of 1.5 per point as a statement credit against previous charges. I would have to call up and redeem over the phone. So im thinking about cashing out and downgrading to the United gateways… the question is maybe I should keep this card/ the points. I’ve seen from different posts that United award flights could be helpful and the United points could come in handy….but I really don’t fly that often. Married for 4 years and flew Nyc-Miami 2x. If I keep the card I pay 95$ but maybe it’s worth it for the free bags/lounges and other perks etc and ….and 2 - maybe even if i downgrade to save the annual fee is it smart to cash out the points at 1.5 each? Or save them for flying? Which honestly who knows when the next time I get on a plane would be…..sorry for the long post and thanks for the help

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HoKo · « **Reply #5732 on:** August 13, 2021, 09:47:12 AM »

Quote from: free123cc on August 01, 2021, 02:24:18 AM

Maybe someone could help me with some advice. I got this United explorer card 11 months ago with the intention of getting the bonus (was 60k at the time, first year fee waived) and then cashing out somehow (through selling) and then downgrading or closing the card. I have now 65k points. I called up and 2 different reps confirmed with me that I can cash out my United points at a rate of 1.5 per point as a statement credit against previous charges. I would have to call up and redeem over the phone. So im thinking about cashing out and downgrading to the United gateways… the question is maybe I should keep this card/ the points. I’ve seen from different posts that United award flights could be helpful and the United points could come in handy….but I really don’t fly that often. Married for 4 years and flew Nyc-Miami 2x. If I keep the card I pay 95$ but maybe it’s worth it for the free bags/lounges and other perks etc and ….and 2 - maybe even if i downgrade to save the annual fee is it smart to cash out the points at 1.5 each? Or save them for flying? Which honestly who knows when the next time I get on a plane would be…..sorry for the long post and thanks for the help

I think you largely answered your own question, if you don't fly that often then what good is the free checked bag benefit?

Also, I am not aware of any option to redeem United miles for statement credits, so I'm confused what you're referring to with the 1.5c comment

free123cc · « **Reply #5733 on:** August 15, 2021, 12:02:03 AM »

Quote from: HoKo on August 13, 2021, 09:47:12 AM

I think you largely answered your own question, if you don't fly that often then what good is the free checked bag benefit?

Also, I am not aware of any option to redeem United miles for statement credits, so I'm confused what you're referring to with the 1.5c comment

Thanks

I called United and asked (2 different reps) If I can use points for a statement credit for 1.5 per point and they said yes

HoKo · « **Reply #5734 on:** August 15, 2021, 11:42:40 AM »

Quote from: free123cc on August 15, 2021, 12:02:03 AM

Thanks

I called United and asked (2 different reps) If I can use points for a statement credit for 1.5 per point and they said yes

I was curious what you were referring to so I did some googling. It looks like United is offering some sort of 1.5 cents cash out option. But the details are hard to find, based on the below screenshot I believe you can only redeem those points towards annual fees or United tickets paid in cash using your explorer credit card.

It sounds like you were misinterpreting it as a straight 1.5 cents cash out option, which would have been much better, correct?

free123cc · « **Reply #5735 on:** August 15, 2021, 12:13:57 PM »

Quote from: HoKo on August 15, 2021, 11:42:40 AM

I was curious what you were referring to so I did some googling. It looks like United is offering some sort of 1.5 cents cash out option. But the details are hard to find, based on the below screenshot I believe you can only redeem those points towards annual fees or United tickets paid in cash using your explorer credit card.

It sounds like you were misinterpreting it as a straight 1.5 cents cash out option, which would have been much better, correct?

I asked about a statement credit in general and didn't specify for what charges, both reps I spoke to said they can do it. Could be it was a misunderstanding and they meant only a united purchase/annual fee, but I hope it means for all purchases. I will attempt to cash out in the next few days and report back. They did mention thait must be done over the phone so could be that's why you don't see that option online

HoKo · « **Reply #5736 on:** August 15, 2021, 05:17:16 PM »

Quote from: free123cc on August 15, 2021, 12:13:57 PM

I asked about a statement credit in general and didn't specify for what charges, both reps I spoke to said they can do it. Could be it was a misunderstanding and they meant only a united purchase/annual fee, but I hope it means for all purchases. I will attempt to cash out in the next few days and report back. They did mention thait must be done over the phone so could be that's why you don't see that option online

I'd be pretty surprised if they are willing to offer 1.5 cents statement credit for any/all purchases. Please report back with the outcome once you give it a shot.

free123cc · « **Reply #5737 on:** August 22, 2021, 12:00:40 AM »

Quote from: HoKo on August 15, 2021, 05:17:16 PM

I'd be pretty surprised if they are willing to offer 1.5 cents statement credit for any/all purchases. Please report back with the outcome once you give it a shot.

@HoKo ye you were right. I called 3 different reps and they all told me I can’t cash out for 1.5 cpp….I don’t know why the first 2 reps said what they said…I never mentioned annual fee while talking to them. Oh well it was a good try either way

free123cc · « **Reply #5738 on:** August 22, 2021, 12:05:46 AM »

Can I book a refundable United ticket on United website, use my miles as statement credit to wipe off the charge, and then just cancel the flight and get my full refund???

HoKo · « **Reply #5739 on:** August 23, 2021, 09:14:38 AM »

Quote from: free123cc on August 22, 2021, 12:00:40 AM

@HoKo ye you were right. I called 3 different reps and they all told me I can’t cash out for 1.5 cpp….I don’t know why the first 2 reps said what they said…I never mentioned annual fee while talking to them. Oh well it was a good try either way

Thanks for reporting back

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