{"id":70711,"date":"2025-07-14T12:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T12:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=70711"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:18:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:18:57","slug":"united-miles-by-the-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/united-miles-by-the-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Subscribe to United Miles by the Month for Discounts on United Miles \u2014 But Is The Purchase Rate Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking for an easy way to boost your United MileagePlus balance each month with minimal effort, a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedMilesByTheMonth\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">United Miles by the Month subscription<\/a> could be the answer. Like other mileage subscription services, you simply choose a tier, subscribe, and watch your mileage balance grow.<\/p>\n<p>While subscribing can be a convenient way to effectively buy United miles at a discount, you might wonder whether it\u2019s actually a good use of your money. Here\u2019s what you should know about Miles by the Month and how it stacks up against other methods of earning United miles.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_Uniteds_Miles_by_the_Month_Subscription_Program_Works\">How United\u2019s Miles by the Month Subscription Program Works<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like you can subscribe to meal kit delivery, TV streaming, or just about anything else these days, you can also subscribe to receive <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/\" rel=\"noopener\">United MileagePlus<\/a> miles in your account every month. With <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedMilesByTheMonth\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Miles by the Month<\/a>, you can choose from three subscription tiers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3,000 miles per month.<\/li>\n<li>5,000 miles per month.<\/li>\n<li>8,000 miles per month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_216896\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/443\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-216896 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/United-Monthly-Miles-2.png\" alt=\"Miles by the Month how it works banner.\" width=\"750\" height=\"443\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/United-Monthly-Miles-2.png 2322w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/United-Monthly-Miles-2-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/United-Monthly-Miles-2-1024x604.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/United-Monthly-Miles-2-768x453.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/United-Monthly-Miles-2-1536x906.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/United-Monthly-Miles-2-2048x1208.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>These packages start at $94.50 per month plus tax, but higher-priced tiers offer a better per-mile rate. Here\u2019s a quick look at your options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Option 1:<\/strong> 3,000 miles per month for $94.50 plus tax<\/li>\n<li><strong>Option 2:<\/strong> 5,000 miles per month for $140 plus tax<\/li>\n<li><strong>Option 3:<\/strong> 8,000 miles per month for $210 plus tax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each subscription stays active until you cancel it, and every three months you\u2019ll earn a bonus on top of your monthly miles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_216895\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/362\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-216895 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/United-Monthly-Miles-1.png\" alt=\"Miles by the Month subscription tiers.\" width=\"750\" height=\"362\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/United-Monthly-Miles-1.png 2254w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/United-Monthly-Miles-1-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/United-Monthly-Miles-1-1024x494.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/United-Monthly-Miles-1-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/United-Monthly-Miles-1-1536x741.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/United-Monthly-Miles-1-2048x989.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Credit: United<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>If you keep a United Miles by the Month subscription open for 12 months, factoring in a 7.5% tax recovery fee (Canadian taxes vary), here\u2019s what you can get:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Option 1:<\/strong> 43,200 miles for $1,219 &#8212; or 2.82\u00a2 per mile<\/li>\n<li><strong>Option 2:<\/strong> 72,000 miles for $1,806 &#8212; or 2.51\u00a2 per mile<\/li>\n<li><strong>Option 3:<\/strong> 120,000 miles for $2,709 &#8212; or 2.26\u00a2 per mile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in signing up for a United MileagePlus Miles by the Month subscription, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedMilesByTheMonth\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">click here<\/a>. You\u2019ll be prompted to log in to your account before selecting the tier that works best for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/partner-award-chart\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The (Unofficial) MileagePlus Award Chart for United and Partner Airline Flights<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"United_Miles_by_the_Month_key_terms\">United Miles by the Month key terms<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The United Miles by the Month program is incredibly straightforward by subscription service standards. However, like any other service, there are still terms and conditions you should pay attention to.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ll be billed each month for the subscription tier you choose (including any applicable discounts and tax recovery fees) until you cancel, or for up to 12 months.<\/li>\n<li>Packages renew monthly, and you can cancel at any time \u2014 but you cannot pause, upgrade, or downgrade, and any purchased miles are nonrefundable.<\/li>\n<li>If you cancel before completing your 12-month term, you can\u2019t sign up again for 90 days.<\/li>\n<li>You may only subscribe to one package per MileagePlus account at a time.<\/li>\n<li>Miles generally post within a few hours but can take up to 48 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Quarterly bonus miles are credited after every third payment.<\/li>\n<li>Miles purchased through this subscription do not count toward Premier status or other elite benefits.<\/li>\n<li>United may change prices or terms at any time, and taxes vary by country and province.<\/li>\n<li>If your payment fails and you don\u2019t update your card within 30 days, your subscription will be canceled and miles will not be refunded.<\/li>\n<li>This subscription cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can find the full terms and conditions at the bottom of the enrollment page.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Is_United_Miles_by_the_Month_Worth_Subscribing_To\">Is United Miles by the Month Worth Subscribing To?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>United\u2019s Miles by the Month subscriptions are certainly interesting, and the effective rate for buying miles is pretty compelling. However, whether you should actually subscribe depends on a few important factors.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How soon you need United miles to make a redemption.<\/strong> As the name suggests, you get a fixed amount of miles each month. If you need a large number of miles for an immediate redemption, you\u2019re better off buying them outright. But if you regularly need miles to book trips, a subscription could be a convenient way to build your balance \u2014 especially if you keep it active for a full year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many miles you need to make a redemption.<\/strong> Before buying miles or subscribing to them, it\u2019s worth pricing out your intended redemption. That way, you know exactly how many miles you need and whether a subscription will help you reach your goal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What you\u2019re willing to pay for United miles.<\/strong> There are plenty of ways to earn United miles. To get the best rate with Miles by the Month, you\u2019d need to choose the most expensive tier and stick with it for 12 months. Other potentially cheaper options include buying only the exact number of miles you need or earning a credit card welcome bonus denominated in United miles (or points that transfer to United).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_136477\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136477 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Polaris-cabin.jpeg\" alt=\"United Polaris cabin\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Polaris-cabin.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Polaris-cabin-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Polaris-cabin-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Polaris-cabin-325x260.jpeg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: United Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Are_there_cheaper_ways_to_buy_United_miles\">Are there cheaper ways to buy United miles?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The answer is straightforward: yes, there are cheaper ways to buy United miles. Every so often, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/buy-united-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">United sells miles with a bonus or discount<\/a>. The lowest rate we\u2019ve ever seen is 1.75\u00a2 per mile, though the most common promotional rate over the past year has been around 1.88\u00a2 per mile.<\/p>\n<p>By comparison, the cheapest rate you can get through Miles by the Month is 2.26\u00a2 per mile \u2014 and that requires staying subscribed for 12 months and collecting all the bonuses. The difference is night and day.<\/p>\n<p>That said, United miles aren\u2019t always on sale at a discounted rate, and travel can be unpredictable. For example, if you suddenly need 3,000 miles to top of your account to book an award ticket and there\u2019s no promotion running \u2014 and you don\u2019t have transferable points \u2014 United would sell you 3,000 miles for $105 (at a 3.5\u00a2 base rate) plus taxes and fees, for a total of $112.88. In that case, you\u2019d save over 10% by subscribing for just one month and then canceling.<\/p>\n<p>All things considered, there are situations where a subscription makes sense, others where buying miles outright is better, and still others where paying cash for your ticket might be the best option. Each circumstance is different.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Earn_a_lot_of_United_miles_at_once_with_a_credit_card_sign-up_bonus\">Earn a lot of United miles at once with a credit card sign-up bonus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For some, breaking out the calculator to figure out whether it makes more sense to subscribe or buy miles outright might feel like a chore. In that case, you might prefer to earn a large sign-up bonus from a United credit card instead.<\/p>\n<p>Chase issues several United credit cards, many of which come with big sign-up bonuses after you meet the minimum spending requirement. Here are some of the top offers available right now:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048117\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedExplorerCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">United\u2120 Explorer Card<\/a><\/strong>  (<a data-ccid=\"4048117\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005119&type=3&u1=8edabf955fb5247bc20d00cb960185dc&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<strong>:<\/strong> Earn 70,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048245\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedQuestCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">United Quest\u2120 Card<\/a> <\/strong> (<a data-ccid=\"4048245\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005127&type=3&u1=0f0b2d3ecab357fb2718c6b6ff0f14c4&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<strong>:<\/strong> Earn 90,000 bonus miles and 3,000 Premier qualifying points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048193\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">United\u2120 Business Card<\/a> <\/strong> (<a data-ccid=\"4048193\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005111&type=3&u1=fc7294724b404ab46d3c36001010bb7c&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<strong>:<\/strong> Earn 100,000 bonus miles and 2,000 PQP after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='United\u2120 Explorer Card' data-ccid=\"4048117\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedExplorerCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/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=8edabf955fb5247bc20d00cb960185dc&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=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='United Quest\u2120 Card' data-ccid=\"4048245\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedQuestCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/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=0f0b2d3ecab357fb2718c6b6ff0f14c4&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=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='United\u2120 Business Card' data-ccid=\"4048193\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedBusinessCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/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=fc7294724b404ab46d3c36001010bb7c&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>In addition, several credit cards earn transferable points that can be converted into United\u202fMileagePlus miles. Here are some great offers you might consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphirePreferredCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Chase Sapphire Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/strong>  (<a data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005147&type=3&subid=02e3aaba7394049392d0e75f35b845e74&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<strong>: <\/strong>Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/strong>  (<a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1975477.10005148&type=3&subid=00aef38ad7fe4ec349f6debafb314d59c&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<strong>: <\/strong>Earn 150,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"3006145\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/InkBusinessPreferredCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Ink Business Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a><\/strong>  (<a data-ccid=\"3006145\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005142&type=3&u1=91e09c02ec50f7530182ed187713af0e&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<strong>: <\/strong>Earn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/7e0262fd-5b61-413b-8b01-c8feec5b1d04.png\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card\" width=\"150\"\/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Chase Sapphire Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphirePreferredCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005147&type=3&subid=02e3aaba7394049392d0e75f35b845e74&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>5X points on Lyft rides through September 2027<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points on travel purchased through Chase Travel\u2120<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on dining at restaurants worldwide<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on eligible streaming services<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart, and wholesale clubs)<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on all other travel<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per dollar spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/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\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/565192b2-c5cc-4edc-89ae-b8bba7a63750.png\" width=\"150\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 150,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae' data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$795<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1975477.10005148&type=3&subid=00aef38ad7fe4ec349f6debafb314d59c&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--6\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel\u2120<\/li>\r\n<li>4x points on flights and hotels booked directly<\/li>\r\n<li>3x points on dining worldwide<\/li>\r\n<li>1x points on all other purchases<\/li><\/ul><\/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\/61a11a52-f743-4f5b-b43d-c09fba53aecd.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Ink Business Preferred\u00ae Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Ink Business Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Ink Business Preferred\u00ae Credit Card' data-ccid=\"3006145\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/InkBusinessPreferredCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"3006145\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005142&type=3&u1=91e09c02ec50f7530182ed187713af0e&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 points per $1 on the first $150,000 spent in combined purchases on travel, shipping purchases, Internet, cable and phone services, advertising purchases made with social media sites and search engines each account anniversary year<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per $1 on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/transfer-chase-points-to-united\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Step-By-Step Instructions How To Transfer Chase Points to United MileagePlus<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With United\u2019s Miles by the Month subscription program, you can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedMilesByTheMonth\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">buy MileagePlus miles for as little as 2.26\u00a2 each<\/a>. Whether you should subscribe depends on what you want to do with your miles, how soon you need them, and whether there are cheaper ways to reach your goal. In short, it depends on your specific situation.<\/p>\n<p>One thing to keep in mind, though, is that \u201cinvesting\u201d in United miles for the long term is generally a poor decision. For example, if you plan to keep your United miles subscription active until you have enough miles for a Polaris business class ticket to Europe, which currently starts at 80,000 miles, you run the risk of United devaluing its program while you\u2019re subscribed \u2014 and watching the price of that ticket go up. That would be pretty disappointing.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, if you redeem the miles you get every month within a reasonable timeframe, the risk isn't so bad. Still, United has devalued its program without notice in the past. So, if you are thinking about subscribing to get United miles every month, it pays to be strategic about how and when you plan to redeem them.<\/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=\"#How_Uniteds_Miles_by_the_Month_Subscription_Program_Works\">How United\u2019s Miles by the Month Subscription Program Works<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#United_Miles_by_the_Month_key_terms\">United Miles by the Month key terms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_United_Miles_by_the_Month_Worth_Subscribing_To\">Is United Miles by the Month Worth Subscribing To?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Are_there_cheaper_ways_to_buy_United_miles\">Are there cheaper ways to buy United miles?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_a_lot_of_United_miles_at_once_with_a_credit_card_sign-up_bonus\">Earn a lot of United miles at once with a credit card sign-up bonus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking for an easy way to boost your United MileagePlus balance each month with minimal effort, a United Miles by the Month subscription could be the answer. Just like any other subscription service imaginable, you simply choose a tier, subscribe, and watch your mileage balance grow. 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