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Chase United Explorer Approval

dfwxjer — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:43:54 GMT

We're taking our daughter to Italy for her high school graduation trip and the best flight options were United. We had a bunch of UR points through our CSR but noticed there was a discounted rate for United cardholders. Checked Chase pre-approval and was pre-approved for the United Explorer with 70k mile SUB plus an extra 10k miles for adding an AU.

Got approved for $50k SL. I was 1/24 at the time of applicaton with a reported score of 818. We don't fly United often so I'll probably close it next year after the AF hits. Thankfully the AF is waived the first year so we'll easily see $1000+ in value for spending $3k in organic spend.

Re: Chase United Explorer Approval

NoHardLimits — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:50:34 GMT

Excellent SL for Chase. I closed my Explorer card last year after finally using up most of my miles. P2 still has an Explorer card, so we can pool our remaining miles and still receive the discounted rate.

Re: Chase United Explorer Approval

Vinjints — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:51:35 GMT

That's some great timing. And good find on getting the discount for the new card. $1k bonus will be nice, but knowing you can easily can a brand new 50k SL. Sheesh!

Re: Chase United Explorer Approval

dfwxjer — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:57:16 GMT

It's now added to my Chase app and Apple wallet. I was kinda surprised by the SL too but I'm still at less than 1/2 our stated income. IMG_3656.jpeg

Re: Chase United Explorer Approval

coreyb80 — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:10:58 GMT

Congrats on the strong approval!

Re: Chase United Explorer Approval

Copenix — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:29:25 GMT

That's a very strong approval. Congrats and enjoy the trip to Italy

Re: Chase United Explorer Approval

dfwxjer — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:33:37 GMT

@Copenix wrote:
That's a very strong approval. Congrats and enjoy the trip to Italy

I'm definitely looking forward to wine and pasta on the Amalfi coast.

Re: Chase United Explorer Approval

cashorcharge — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:44:09 GMT

Nicely done!!

Congratulations on your Approval!!👏🏼🍾🥂