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Using Chase UR card with MikeagePlus card

Anonymous — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 15:45:18 GMT

How would someone use the above 2 cards together? I guess I’m confused because one accrues miles per purchase and the other one is points.

Re: Using Chase UR card with MikeagePlus card

bz386 — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 17:56:48 GMT

You would transfer the UR points to United and thus turn them into United miles.

Re: Using Chase UR card with MikeagePlus card

Anonymous — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 21:15:03 GMT

Ok makes sense. Is it possible to transfer them the other way, miles to UR points? Is that even a smart option?

Re: Using Chase UR card with MikeagePlus card

Anonymous — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 21:17:03 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Ok makes sense. Is it possible to transfer them the other way, miles to UR points? Is that even a smart option?

No you can't transfer miles to the UR Porgram

Re: Using Chase UR card with MikeagePlus card

Anonymous — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 21:28:01 GMT

Sounds good! That’s all I needed to know. Thanks again for the replies!

Re: Using Chase UR card with MikeagePlus card

MrDisco99 — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:14:00 GMT

You could also hang on to some of your UR points and use them to transfer to other partners or buy hotel nights and other travel through the Chase travel portal at 1.5c per point. You've got more options with UR points.

Re: Using Chase UR card with MileagePlus card

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:14:20 GMT

If I were to transfer points to miles, how many points make up a mile?

Re: Using Chase UR card with MileagePlus card

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:22:18 GMT

Usually 1:1. As a suggestion, Google Chase Ultimate Rewards travel partners and read some of the articles about the program.

Re: Using Chase UR card with MileagePlus card

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:23:42 GMT

Will do! Thanks...

Re: Using Chase UR card with MikeagePlus card

iced — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:28:14 GMT

The CSR and the MileagePlus Club are my two cards. I can transfer UR points earned from the CSR to United and then earn 1.5 miles per dollar on the Club for non dining and travel spend. If you go this route, you're basically going all-in with United earning while still getting the club access (and other United perks if you don't already have them or better via Premier Gold or higher).

Re: Using Chase UR card with MileagePlus card

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:29:39 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Will do! Thanks...

It's good that you're asking questions before applying for a UR earning card. Far too many make the mistake of not doing that ahead of time. It's just some of the online articles go into great depth about the various travel partners so they are a very good resource. Of course, feel free to ask more questions here if they arise.

Re: Using Chase UR card with MileagePlus card

UpperNwGuy — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:50:46 GMT

Just to clarify, you do NOT need a Chase United MileagePlus credit card in order to transfer Ultimate Rewards points over to United miles. All you need is a miles account with United.

The value of the MileagePlus credit cards is primarily in the perks, not in the everyday earning of miles. The MileagePlus Explorer card perks include:

-- miles don't expire

-- greater award seat availability

-- first bag free

-- Group 2 boarding

-- two single visit United Club passes

Taken together, these perks offset the $95 annual fee. The MileagePlus Club card has a different set of perks and a higher annual fee.