(EXPIRED) (Targeted) United Airlines Cards: Increased welcome offers when logged into UA account.

There are improved welcome offers available on the United Airlines Explorer cards as well as the United Airlines Quest card.  These targteted offers went out by e-mail but appear to be available to some MileagePlus members by following the link and logging into their MileagePlus accounts.  If you’re in the market for either card it’s definitely worth a look to see whether or not you’re targeted.

The Offers and Key Card Details

• Increased (targeted) offers on the United Explorer and United Quest Cards when using link and signing into MileagePlus account.  Increased offers are good until 3/20/22.

• Link to targeted offer (you must log-in to see if you are targeted).

The best, publicly available offers for each card are listed below:

Card Offer and Details
The New United℠ Explorer Card ⓘ $986 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates 80k miles ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer 80K miles after $3K spend in 3 months. Plus, earn an extra 5,000 miles after you add an authorized user to your account in the first 3 months your account is open. (Offer Expires 5/7/2025) $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 Learn more Alternate Offer: Some people see increased offers when logging in to their Mileage Plus accounts. This card is subject to Chase's 5/24 rule (click here for details). FM Mini Review: Decent perks such as free 1st checked bag and 2 annual club visits makes this a keeper for some. Earning rate: 2X United ✦ 2X restaurants ✦ 2X on hotel stays Base: 1X (1.3%) Travel: 2X (2.6%) Dine: 2X (2.6%) Brand: 2X (2.6%) Card Info: Visa Signature issued by Chase. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees. Big spend bonus: $100 Travel Credit after spending $10,000 in a calendar year ✦ 10,000-mile award flight discount after spending $20K ✦ Earn up to 1,000 PQPs per calendar year: 1 PQP per $20 spend Noteworthy perks: 2 United Club passes per year on you anniversary ✦ Improved economy saver award availability ✦ Free first checked bag for primary cardholder and one travel companion when you pay with the card ✦ Up to $100 in credits for United Hotels ($50 each on your first two bookings per cardmember year) ✦ Up to $60 per year in rideshare credits (up to $5 per month) when using your card to pay for rideshare services.(requires annual enrollment) ✦ Up to $50 in Travel Credit for Avis or Budget car rentals per cardmember year ✦ One $10 Instacart credit per month when you have Instacart+ membership ✦ Priority boarding ✦ One year of complimentary Dash Pass (Must activate by 12/31/27) ✦ Primary auto rental collision damage waiver ✦ Up to $120 Global Entry,TSA Pre-check or Nexus credit ✦ 25% back as a statement credit on purchases of food, beverages and Wi-Fi on board United-operated flights and on Club premium drinks when you pay with your Explorer Card
The New United Quest℠ Card ⓘ $918 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 TravelBank cash valued at $170 Click to learn about first year value estimates 90K Miles + 500 PQPs ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer 90K miles and 500 PQPs after $4K spend in the first 3 months. Plus, earn an extra 5,000 miles after you add an authorized user to your account in the first 3 months your account is open. (Offer Expires 5/7/2025) $350 Annual Fee Learn more Alternate Offer: Some people see increased offers when logging in to their Mileage Plus accounts. This card is subject to Chase's 5/24 rule (click here for details). Earning rate: 5X Renowned Hotels & Resorts for United Cardmembers ✦ 3X United ✦ 2X restaurants including eligible delivery services ✦ 2X on all other travel ✦ 2X select streaming Base: 1X (1.3%) Travel: 2X (2.6%) Dine: 2X (2.6%) Brand: 3X (3.9%) Other: 2X (2.6%) Card Info: Visa Signature issued by Chase. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees. Big spend bonus: Earn up to 18,000 PQPs per calendar year: 1 PQP per $20 spend ✦ Earn an additional 10,000-mile award flight discount after $20K in purchases in a calendar year ✦ Earn 2 Economy Plus seat upgrades after $40K in purchases in a calendar year ✦ Starting in 2026, 1,000 bonus PQPs each year Noteworthy perks: $200 in United® TravelBank cash each membership year - terms apply ✦ Up to $150 in statement credits per cardmember for Renowned Hotels and Resorts ✦ 10K award flight discount per cardmember year ✦ First and second checked bag free for cardholder and one companion when you purchase your tickets with the card and include your Mileage Plus number ✦ Up to $120 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or Nexus reimbursement ✦ Up to $100 in rideshare credits per year (up $8 per month January to November and up to $12 in December, re-enrollment is required annually) ✦ Up to $80 in Travel Credit for Avis or Budget car rentals per cardmember year ✦ One $10 and one $5 Instacart credit per month when you have Instacart+ membership ✦ 25% back on United inflight or Club Premium drink purchases

Quick Thoughts

Each of these offers awards an additional 10,000 miles after meeting minimum spend compared to the public offers, although the Quest offer requires $5,000 spend to receive the bonus, $1,000 more than the public one.  The Explorer card’s spend remains the same at $3,000 and also has the first year’s annual fee waived as well.

Both are clearly better than the public offer, so if you were looking at either card and were on the fence, now might be the time to apply (if targeted for this offer).  The Quest was at 100,000 miles for quite some time after launching, but that ended last September and I think it’s doubtful that we’ll see it again soon.  This 80k offer is the best we’ve seen since then.

Each card falls under Chase’s 5/24 rule, so check out Greg’s post on ways to check your status if you’re uncertain of where you stand.

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