United Buy Miles For Status (2025-2026)

Toward the end of a year or at the beginning of a new one, United often sends targeted offers to select members to "buy up" to the next status tier. These offers allow you to pay with either cash or MileagePlus miles.

United has maintained the following PQP thresholds for the 2026 program year: Premier Level PQP + PQF Requirement PQP Only Requirement 4,000 PQP + 12 PQF Gold 8,000 PQP + 24 PQF 10,000 PQP Platinum 12,000 PQP + 36 PQF 15,000 PQP Premier 1K 18,000 PQP + 54 PQF 24,000 PQP united buy miles for status

While you cannot directly buy "award miles" to gain United Premier status, you can purchase through specific United programs to reach your status goals. Ways to "Buy" Status Progress Toward the end of a year or at