{"id":223369,"date":"2025-08-22T18:00:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T18:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=223369\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:20:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:20:57","slug":"buy-united-premier-qualifying-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/united-mileageplus\/buy-united-premier-qualifying-points\/","title":{"rendered":"Buy up to 2,000 United Premier Qualifying Points Through August 24 \u2014 But Is It Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

This promotion has ended; please review current\/active promotions<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Are you progressing toward earning your desired United Premier status but aren't sure if you'll reach it by the end of the year? Well, you may be in luck. Until August 24, 2025<\/strong>, you can purchase up to 2,000 Premier Qualifying Points. Here's what to know.<\/p>\n

Purchase United Premier Qualifying Points<\/span><\/h2>\n

Through this offer, you can purchase between 400 and 2,000 PQPs at a rate of approximately $1.10 per PQP. In other words, you'll spend around $2,200 to max out the offer. Click here to see your options<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Note that you need to meet unpublished eligibility requirements to take advantage of the offer. I don't typically fly United, and haven't earned any PQPs this year, so I get the following message when I try to buy PQPs:<\/p>\n

“We appreciate your interest. This account is not eligible for the PQP offer, but we\u2019ll keep you updated on future deals.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

However, even if you do regularly fly United, you might receive the same message.<\/p>\n

Is It Worth Buying United Premier Qualifying Points?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Considering that United flights earn 1 PQP per dollar spent<\/a> (before taxes), you're effectively paying to get credit for taking a flight — without the benefits of taking the flight. There are likely better options to earn status, whether through the United Airlines status match<\/a> or spending on a co-branded United credit card<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Related:<\/strong> Earn United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) via Credit Card Spending<\/a><\/p>\n

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United\u2120 Explorer Card<\/div>
Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 50,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.<\/div><\/div>
Learn More<\/a><\/div>
Annual Fee<\/strong>

$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $150Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div>

Credit Score<\/strong>

Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div>