[YMMV] Chase United MileagePlus Explorer 55,000 Miles

The Offer

Direct link to offer [need to sign into your MileagePlus account, some people will only see a 30,000 offer]

  • Receive a sign up bonus of 50,000 United miles when you sign up for the Chase MileagePlus Explorer card and spend $2,000 or more within the first threee months.
  • Add an authorized user and after they make their first purchase within three months you’ll receive an additional 5,000 points

Card Details

  • Annual fee of $95 is waived the first year
  • Free first checked bag
  • Priority boarding
  • 2 United Club Passes each year
  • Earns at the following rate:
    • 2x miles on all tickets purchased from United
    • 1x miles on all other purchases
  • Comes with EMV chip
  • Not eligible if you’ve received the sign up bonus within the past 24 months
  • Chase 5/24 rules apply to this card

Our Verdict

Honestly this deal isn’t great, we’ve seen offers of 75,000 miles + $50 recently. Also keep in mind that the Chase 5/24 rule applies to this card, if you’re under 5/24, then there are probably better Chase cards to focus on (e.g Chase Sapphire Reserve).

Hat tip to MMS

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