Check your MileagePlus account: United deposits PQPs in Premier accounts
Editor's Note
If you qualified for United Premier status last year, this one is for you.
When United Airlines announced it would be harder to qualify for Premier status in 2023, it softened the blow by promising its Premier members a one-time deposit of Premier qualifying points for those who qualified in 2022. The offer then returned in February 2024 for status earned in 2023. Now, the offer is back for another year.
United has begun depositing these one-time PQPs for 2024 Premier members in their MileagePlus accounts for 2025.
How do the United PQP deposits work?
United is making one-time PQP deposits. Here's what you can expect, based on the status you qualified for in 2024:
- Premier Silver: 300 PQPs
- Premier Gold: 600 PQPs
- Premier Platinum: 900 PQPs
- Premier 1K: 1,400 PQPs
If you held full Premier status as of Feb. 1, 2025, you're eligible for a PQP deposit according to your status level.
It's worth noting that these PQP deposits are slightly higher in 2025 than they were in 2024 across all four status levels — but the requirements to earn Premier status have also changed this year.
The above status qualifications also require flying a minimum of four segments during the calendar year.
Earn PQPs through eligible credit cards
You can also earn PQPs on spending with an eligible cobranded United credit card. United has changed the earning frequency, with 1 PQP earned per $20 spent on all eligible cards (this was previously $25) except the United Club℠ Card (see rates and fees) and United Club℠ Business Card (those two earn 1 PQP per $15 spent).
The information for the United Club Business Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Related: United's best-kept elite status secret: How to earn PQPs faster with partner flights
What if I buy up for United elite status?
While we generally don't recommend buying up to the next United status tier, how many PQPs will United deposit in your account if you do?
According to United's website, you'll earn the PQP deposit based on your Feb. 1, 2025, status. So, if you purchased the status buy-up before then, you'll receive the PQP deposit from your new status. Otherwise, expect a PQP deposit from the status you qualified for in 2024.
If you participated in a status match or challenge, you should receive a PQP deposit if you successfully qualified for Premier status before Feb. 1, 2025, per United's website. However, members who hold a trial status or those who have a challenge in progress are not eligible.
Related: The ultimate guide to earning elite status with United cards
What does this mean for Million Milers?
If you're a United lifetime Premier member, you'll receive a PQP deposit based on your corresponding status, even if you didn't fly in 2024.
Related: Is it worth pursuing lifetime elite status?
Bottom line
If you qualified for any level of United status last year, the airline has given you a "boost" toward status this year with some bonus Premier qualifying points. To find out what you've earned, check your United MileagePlus account for an entry labeled "Starter PQP."
Related reading:
TPG featured card
at Bilt's secure site
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.
| 1X | Choose to earn up to 1X points on rent and mortgage payments with no transaction fee |
| 2X | Earn 2X points + the option to earn 4% back in Bilt Cash on everyday purchases |
Pros
- Choice to earn up to 1 Bilt Point per dollar spent on rent and mortgage payments
- Elevated everyday earnings with both Bilt Points and the option to earn Bilt Cash
- $400 Bilt Travel Portal hotel credit per year (up to $200 biannually)
- $200 Bilt Cash annually
- Priority Pass membership
- No foreign transaction fees
Cons
- Moderate annual fee
- Designed primarily for members seeking a premium, all-in-one card
- Earn points on housing with no transaction fee
- Choose to earn 4% back in Bilt Cash on everyday spend. Use Bilt Cash to unlock point earnings on rent and mortgage payments with no transaction fee, up to 1X.
- 2X points on everyday spend
- $400 Bilt Travel Hotel credit. Applied twice a year, as $200 statement credits, for qualifying Bilt Travel Portal hotel bookings.
- $200 Bilt Cash (awarded annually). At the end of each calendar year, any Bilt Cash balance over $100 will expire.
- Welcome bonus (subject to approval): 50,000 Bilt Points + Gold Status after spending $4,000 on everyday purchases in the first 90 days + $300 of Bilt Cash.
- Priority Pass ($469/year value). See Guide to Benefits.
- Bilt Point redemptions include airlines, hotels, future rent and mortgage payments, Lyft rides, statement credits, student loan balances, a down payment on a home, and more.