@TiggerDat wrote:Did United target you for the offer or did Chase? I think the answer to that is important for knowing your chances. At 70K bonus miles you can't beat it.... Wonder why all of a sudden they are beating their old deal? What else can they beat? Will they beat you if you don't apply?
I might just try at that rewards level.
Yes, I was targeted - by United. They sent me snail mail, and an offer every time I logged in to my MileagePlus account. That being said, I still burned Chase in 2010, and Chase has a long memory. So, although I was told my chances were good after I show some contrition and apologize for my past behavior, I'm not going to hold my breath.
70k miles is a great offer. The other perk that interests me is the priority boarding. Last couple of years I have been just shy of holding Status with United (although this year I will get it because of more travel) and because I like an aisle seat, I am stuck in boarding group 5. The card lets you board with group 2. Plus there's no foreign transaction fee which is nice since I am in Europe frequently. Let's hope I get approved!
@Anonymous wrote:The 70K miles is pretty much a standing thing for all United with Elite status, it has been on my screen for about 10 months now ever since I got my elite status. Same thing happened with my friend the day after he got elite, the offer is just always there.
Good luck OP I hope you are approved.
Thanks, MC. I'll be sure to update this post as I get new Data Points.
@AverageJoesCredit wrote:
If you can wait, you might get better results
+1
Id wait until your utilization was under 20% especially with a late payment on your file. If you do get your utilization down that will really HELP your scores 