Now through August 31st, you can earn up to 2,000 bonus United miles through their MileagePlus Shopping program.

You’ll earn 500 bonus miles with every $125 spent meaning you would have to spend $500 to receive the 2,000 bonus miles.  

Remember these miles are in addition to any regular miles you would earn from your credit cards as well as from the shopping portal site to begin with, so depending on the merchant you could earn quite a few extra miles.

Whether it’s back to school shopping, or just shopping in general be sure to check out United’s shopping portal.

Terms and conditions: 

7/14/14 through 8/31/14 11:59 PM ET receive 500 bonus miles with every $125 spent online through MileagePlus Shopping; up to 2,000 bonus miles. Returns, shipping and taxes are not eligible for bonus. Please allow 8-10 weeks for bonus miles to post to your account. The maximum number of bonus miles that can be awarded to each qualifying member through this promotion is 2,000 bonus miles. This offer cannot be combined with other bonus offers. Increased earning opportunities are for a limited time only and at the discretion of each individual merchant. Please check site daily for updates to increased earning opportunities.