Update 8/26/24: You can use this link to see if you are targeted. You can also use this application link, but YMMV.
The Offer
No direct link to offer, showing for some when logged into United.com
- Chase United Explorer is offering a bonus of 80,000 miles after $3,000 in spend within three months. The annual fee of $95 is also waived for the first year. Plus an additional 5,000 miles after adding an authorized user.
Card Details
- Annual fee of $95 is waived first year
- Chase 5/24 rule applies to this card
- 25% off in flight purchases when using your card (including WiFi and food/beverages)
- $100 Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit
- Card earns at the following rates:
- 2 miles per $1 spend with United Airlines, restaurant and hotel purchases
- 1 mile per $1 spend on all other purchases
- Last seat availability
- Miles don’t expire
- Free checked bag when you pay with card (for 2 people)
- Priority boarding
- 2 Club passes per year
- No FX fees
Our Verdict
This is the best offer we have seen on this card. Previous best was 70,000 miles. Most people won’t be eligible due to the 5/24 rule. Let us know if you see the offer when logged in.
Hat tip to Relax and Smile
applied today using kevin’s link for 80k miles and AF not waived. instantly approved with a higher CL that I expected. Partner cards must not follow the standard CL restrictions of Chase’s cards.
I applied today through the link and got approved instantly. 80k bonus, annual fee not waived. Thanks!
I applied 4 days ago using Kevin’s link for 80K miles, with the $95 annual fee NOT waived. It went to pending, and I called Chase today. They said my application was denied, but would not give me a reason. Hmm… I’m at 4/24.
After the call, I logged into my Chase account and applied for the standard offer of 50K miles and annual fee waived the first year. It also went to pending, but hours later I got an email saying it was approved.
Both times I used my Mileage Plus number. Apparently, that 80K offer is indeed YMMV.
I was able to get the 80k miles offer, and will use miles to pay the $95annual fee, I am at 2/24. 2 days later got approved, sent a secure message to get the card expedited which showed up quicker than their tracker.
I applied today and got it , didnt input mileage plan number. was not logged in
Used Kevin’s link, got approved instantly but annual fee was not waived for the first year.
$95 annual fee showed up on my account within 4-5 business days after credit card approval.
Same. Sent an SM to see if it can be refunded. However I did mentally calculate before applying that the 95 AF would be worth the 20k-30k extra miles you’d get vs the common 60k personalized offer after logging into united.com or the 50k public offer.
CSR said no annual fee waiver. Bummer.
If I sent a link to a friend last week and she clicks on it this week will she get the 80,000 mile offer?
Hello Doc Users – If i use the application link it shows me 80000 point offer but the annual fee does not show waived off .. however the post says annual fee is waived for first year .. where do i find this during the application ?
If the application page says you have to pay the annual fee, you have to pay the annual fee. It should show in the terms and conditions or offer details
Does it mean that the YMMV link is for a different offer without waved first AF
All three different ways to check might be slightly different. ALWAYS check your individual offer.
Application under review for United Explorer Credit card. Any idea how long it takes to get approved or denied?
Keep us updated on if you get apporved!
Why YMMV with the link? Is Chase sensitive to leaked but working links? Does that link have a waived AF? Thanks
I get this offer logged in, but it’s only 60K (first year fee is waived).