For 2026 cardholders, miles earned through a Chase United credit card typically take 6 to 8 weeks to post to your MileagePlus account after the statement period in which the spend occurred. However, for a high-value "pro-tip," many users see their points "pending" within just a few days of the statement closing. If you have met a "Sign-Up Bonus" (SUB) requirement, the large block of miles usually posts with the next statement cycle after the threshold is hit. For a premier, frictionless experience, you can track your "Earnings" tab in the United app. It is important to note that while "flight-earned" miles post within 48 hours of travel, "card-earned" miles are subject to this longer high-quality processing window between Chase and United, so plan your high-value redemptions accordingly to avoid any last-minute "mileage-gap" stress.