(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
Chase United℠ Explorer Card ⓘ $729 1st Yr Value Estimate Limited Time Offer: 60k miles ⓘ Affiliate 60K miles after $3K spend in 3 months (Offer Expires 1/29/2025) $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $95 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). Recent better offer: Expired 8/11/22: 70K after $3K spend FM Mini Review: Decent perks such as enhanced access to United saver level economy awards 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: Earn up to 1,000 PQPs per calendar year: 25 PQPs per $500 spend Noteworthy perks: ✦ Improved economy saver award availability ✦ Free first checked bag for primary cardholder and one travel companion when you pay with the card ✦ Unlocks complimentary elite upgrades on award tickets ✦ Priority boarding ✦ No foreign exchange fees ✦ 2 United Club passes per year on you anniversary ✦ 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 Learn more or apply
United Quest℠ Card ⓘ $705 1st Yr Value Estimate Limited Time Offer: 70K Miles + 500 PQPs ⓘ Affiliate 70K miles and 500 PQPs after $4K spend in the first 3 months (Offer Expires 1/29/2025) $250 Annual Fee 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: 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 6,000 PQPs per calendar year: 25 PQPs per $500 spend Noteworthy perks: Up to $125 in statement credits for United purchases each cardmember year - terms apply ✦ Two 5K award flight rebates 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 ✦ 25% back on United inflight or Club Premium drink purchases Learn more or apply

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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