Convert Freedom to Mileage Explorer?

[navyox]

I thought I was done applying for cards until after my home purchase next year....and like clockwork Chase sent me the 50k Mileage Plus Explorer offer in the mail.   I was approved for Chase Freedom last week but haven't gotten the card yet.   Is it possible Chase would convert my unissued Freedom to a Mileage Explorer and honor the targeted 50k offer if I complete the spend?

[370Z]

Most likely no, but you could always ask. Generally, United cards cannot be converted to non-United cards, and vice-versa.

[CreditScholar]

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@370Z wrote:

Most likely no, but you could always ask. Generally, United cards cannot be converted to non-United cards, and vice-versa.

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+1. You'll probably run-up against the issue of cobranded vs non-cobranded cards.

The other thing to consider is that when you PC, you probably won't get the signup bonus. If you want the United card you should apply for it, take the signup bonus, close your Freedom and consolidate the CLs.

[09Lexie]

AFAIK you will not be able to PC from Freedom to Explorer and they will not use the same HP. If you really want the targeted offer, it will be a new app.

[FinStar]

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@CreditScholar wrote:

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@370Z wrote:

Most likely no, but you could always ask. Generally, United cards cannot be converted to non-United cards, and vice-versa.

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+1. You'll probably run-up against the issue of cobranded vs non-cobranded cards.

The other thing to consider is that when you PC, you probably won't get the signup bonus. If you want the United card you should apply for it, take the signup bonus, close your Freedom and consolidate the CLs.

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+2

And what Lexie mentioned above.

[navyox]

Thanks for wisdom everyone.   I'll wait until the 30 days has passed and get the United MP Explorer app in before the deadline on the offer.   Thanks.

[09Lexie]

Good luck!

FWIW, my DH apped for the Explorer and then 2 weeks later the CSP. Both instantly approved $6k and $8k CL's

[_jb_]

I got this same offer too (again). They are really trying to get me to come out of the Garden...

I'd go ahead and App for it if you want it, but don't close the Freedom, as that would not accomplish anything.

[wHiTeSoL]

What is the spend requirement for the targeted offer?

[09Lexie]

$1000- gotten two in a month

Edit: My bad...it is $2000 just double checked