{"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":"<p><em><strong>This promotion has ended; please review <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/loyalty-program-promotions\/\">current\/active promotions<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>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 <strong>August 24, 2025<\/strong>, you can purchase up to 2,000 Premier Qualifying Points. Here's what to know.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Purchase_United_Premier_Qualifying_Points\">Purchase United Premier Qualifying Points<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.united.com\/offers\/buypqp\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to see your options<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223371\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/321\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-223371 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-21-at-13.22.55.png\" alt=\"A screenshot showing the promotional banner for buying United PQPs\" width=\"750\" height=\"321\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-21-at-13.22.55.png 2450w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-21-at-13.22.55-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-21-at-13.22.55-1024x438.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-21-at-13.22.55-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-21-at-13.22.55-1536x657.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-21-at-13.22.55-2048x876.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>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<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;We appreciate your interest. This account is not eligible for the PQP offer, but we\u2019ll keep you updated on future deals.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>However, even if you do regularly fly United, you might receive the same message.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Is_It_Worth_Buying_United_Premier_Qualifying_Points\">Is It Worth Buying United Premier Qualifying Points?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Considering that <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/how-to-earn-premier-qualifying-points-pqp\/\" rel=\"noopener\">United flights earn 1 PQP per dollar spent<\/a> (before taxes), you're effectively paying to get credit for taking a flight &#8212; without the benefits of taking the flight. There are likely better options to earn status, whether through the <a href=\"\/news\/united-mileageplus\/united-status-match\/\">United Airlines status match<\/a> or spending on a <a href=\"\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-credit-cards\/\">co-branded United credit card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-credit-card-pqp\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Earn United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) via Credit Card Spending<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-chase\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/ff6d0beb-04a7-4cc5-9bf4-50bc3f5e5883.png\" alt=\"United\u2120 Explorer Card\" width=\"150\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">United\u2120 Explorer Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 80,000 bonus miles after qualifying activities<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"4048117\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-explorer-card\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $150<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048117\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005119&type=3&u1=1c3eccfc72705915aefb6c24a6a86a28&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>3X miles per $1 spent on purchases from United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>*<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per $1 spent on dining and hotel stays when booked with the hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>1X mile per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*9X total miles per $1 spent on eligible United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> flights<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/4a0f5eb9-f9b0-42ec-86be-4f4cf1af0205.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"United Quest\u2120 Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">United Quest\u2120 Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 100,000 bonus miles and 3,000 Premier qualifying points after qualifying activities<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"4048245\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-quest-card\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$350<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048245\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005127&type=3&u1=1a1ce006e63c6be83427431211bb0505&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Good, Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>4X miled per $1 spent on United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases*<\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per $1 spent at Renowned Hotels and Resorts<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per $1 spent on all other travel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per $1 spent at restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per $1 spent on select streaming services<\/li>\r\n<li>1X mile per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*10X total miles per $1 spent on eligible United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> flights<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/2f4559e9-ec54-463f-a2a2-40c399feb8de.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"United\u2120 Business Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">United\u2120 Business Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 2,000 PQP after qualifying activities<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"4048193\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-business-card\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$150<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048193\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005111&type=3&u1=d1f5c54d4e0e2b33f21184c096bb805b&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Good, Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>2x on United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases*<\/li> \r\n<li>2x on local transit and commuting \u2014 including train tickets, taxicabs, mass transit, tolls and ride share services<\/li>\r\n<li>2x at gas stations, restaurants and office supply stores<\/li>\r\n<li>1x on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*8x total miles on eligible United flights<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>As a reminder, to reach United Premier status, you'll need to earn a combination of Premier Qualifying Flights (PQFs) and Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs) &#8212; or a higher amount of PQPs. Here's how many you'll need for each tier:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Premier Silver: 15 PQF and 5,000 PQP <strong>OR<\/strong> 6,000 PQP<\/li>\n<li>Premier Gold: 30 PQF and 10,000 PQP\u00a0<strong>OR\u00a0<\/strong>12,000 PQP<\/li>\n<li>Premier Platinum: 45 PQF and 15,000 PQP\u00a0<strong>OR<\/strong> 18,000 PQP<\/li>\n<li>Premier 1K: 60 PQF and 22,000 PQP\u00a0<strong>OR\u00a0<\/strong>28,000 PQP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you can see, 2,000 PQP will only get you a third of the way to Premier Silver. That said, if you are just a couple hundred PQP shy of a tier upgrade, and you can utilize that status on upcoming flights, topping off your United PQPs could be an option.<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-credit-card-pqp\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>United normally has <a href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/buy-united-status\/\">elite status buy-up offers<\/a> around the beginning of the year, which makes a lot more sense than in August. Most folks won't want to buy PQPs right now, as there is still plenty of time to earn them before the end of the year. However, if you're certain that you won't reach your desired tier of status, and you think the benefits will outweigh the cost, then act fast. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.united.com\/offers\/buypqp\" rel=\"noopener\">This offer<\/a> is only valid through <strong>August 24, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Purchase_United_Premier_Qualifying_Points\">Purchase United Premier Qualifying Points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_It_Worth_Buying_United_Premier_Qualifying_Points\">Is It Worth Buying United Premier Qualifying Points?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you progressing toward earning your desired United Premier status but aren&#8217;t sure if you&#8217;ll reach it by the end of the year? For just a few more days, you can purchase up to 2,000 United Premier Qualifying Points. Here&#8217;s what to know about this offering and if it&#8217;s worth it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":105,"featured_media":188016,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"default","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[12069],"tags":[12622,12772],"coauthors":[36518],"class_list":["post-223369","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-elite-status","tag-united-mileageplus"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223369","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/105"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=223369"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223369\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":257234,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223369\/revisions\/257234"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/188016"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=223369"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=223369"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=223369"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=223369"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}