A Step-by-Step Guide to the Elite Buyer Program

With over ₹50,000 crore worth of used goods exchanged annually, OLX India has firmly established itself as the country’s go-to platform for buying and selling used goods. Recognised as the Most Trusted Internet Classified Brand in the TRA Brand Trust Report 2025, OLX India continues to lead with innovation, trust, and user-first thinking.

Taking this a step further, OLX India has introduced the Elite Buyer Program—a new product designed to empower high intent buyers, giving them faster access to high-quality listings and more impactful interactions with sellers.

Available across key categories like Cars, Bikes, Real Estate, Electronics, Mobiles, and Furniture, Elite Buyers receive a special badge that sets them apart in conversations—helping them get noticed quickly, receive faster responses, and complete transactions with greater ease and confidence.

Why the Elite Buyer Program?

Today’s buyers expect speed, trust, and convenience. The Elite Buyer Program is built for those who are ready to act—offering faster connections, access to individual seller contact details, and a more seamless interaction experience.

Here’s why it matters:

• Stand Out: The badge highlights serious buyers.
• Faster Replies: Get quicker responses from sellers.
• Better Conversations: Skip the noise, get to the point.
• Build Trust: Signal credibility instantly.

It’s the smarter way to buy used—faster, easier, and built for today’s digital-first world.

Understanding the Elite Buyer Program 

Part of OLX’s broader push to elevate the classifieds experience, the Elite Buyer Program creates a more structured and efficient marketplace — where committed buyers are easily discoverable, and sellers can engage with confidence, resulting in faster and more meaningful exchanges.

Before you explore how to use it, here’s what you need to know:
The program comes with two package options, designed to suit different buyers’ needs and goals.

A Guide on How to Use the Elite Buyer Program

Let’s go through this step-by-step guide on how you can use the Elite Buyer Program. 

Step 1: Discovering the Elite Buyer Program

The Elite Buyer program can be accessed through multiple entry points in the OLX application:

• Account Section: Navigate to your account and look for the Elite Packages for Buyers’ option.
• Homepage Banners: Elite Buyer promotions are featured on the OLX homepage

The program is available on the OLX Consumer App.

Step 2: Selecting Your Package

Once you have accessed the Elite Buyer program section:

• Select your category and location (City) 
• Review the detailed comparison between the Elite Buyer and Elite Buyer Pro packages
• Consider your buying needs: frequency, urgency, and the importance of direct seller contact
• Select the appropriate package that aligns with your requirements
• Proceed to the checkout process

For individual buyers making occasional purchases, the basic Elite Buyer package may be sufficient. For professionals, dealers, or those making significant or frequent purchases, Elite Buyer Pro provides comprehensive advantages.

Step 3: Completing the Purchase

The purchase process is simple:

• Select your preferred payment method
• Complete the transaction using the secure payment gateway
• Receive confirmation of your Elite Buyer status activation
• Your 30-day validity period begins immediately

Upon successful payment, your Elite Buyer or Elite Buyer Pro status is activated instantly, allowing you to immediately utilise all package features.

Step 4: Using Your Elite Buyer Badge

Once your package is activated:

• The Elite Buyer badge appears automatically next to your name in all chats
• No additional action is required to display the badge
• The badge remains visible throughout validity period

The badge creates immediate visual differentiation in seller interactions, establishing credibility and signalling your serious buying intent.

Step 5: Benefiting from Priority Chat Positioning

Your Elite Buyer status automatically ensures:

• Your messages are pinned to the top of sellers’ chat interfaces
• The system prioritises your chats according to recency in the “All Chats” section
• Your communications appear in a separate grouping for Elite Buyer chats
• This positioning advantage applies to all your conversations during the validity period

No manual action is required to activate this feature; it functions automatically with your Elite Buyer status.

Step 6: Accessing Curated Listings (Elite Buyer Pro)

For Elite Buyer Pro subscribers:

• Navigate to the dedicated curated listings section
• The system automatically identifies individual seller listings in your specified city
• For first-time visitors, set your preferences through the available filters
• Browse listings sorted by recency 
• Modify filters as needed to refine results
• Refresh the listing view after changing preferences

Step 7: Viewing Seller Phone Numbers (Elite Buyer Pro)

As an Elite Buyer Pro subscriber:

1: Phone numbers can be accessed through three interface points:

• • The Listing Page: Look for the “View Phone Number” option
  • Ad Preview Page (ADPV): Access through the view number option
  • Chat Page: Phone number visibility option within the chat interface

2: Click the “View Phone Number” button to reveal the seller’s contact details

3: An automated chat with your Elite Buyer badge is initiated when you view a number

4: Track your remaining phone number quota (out of 50) through the dashboard

Remember that you have a daily limit of 20 phone numbers to prevent misuse.

Step 8: Managing Your Package

Throughout your package validity period:

• Monitor your remaining validity days through the my order section
• For Elite Buyer Pro, track your remaining phone number quota on the dashboard 
• Be aware of the renewal options available: For standard renewal, it is after the package validity expires, and for Elite Buyer Pro, the option to purchase a new package if the contact details quota is exhausted during the validity period

If you renew while your current package is still active, the new package overrides the old one, and the remainder of the previous validity period is not carried forward.

The Big Advantage

The Elite Buyer program transforms the OLX buying experience through enhanced visibility, priority communications, and exclusive features. The step-by-step process, from discovery to purchase to utilisation, is designed for easy implementation.

For high intent buyers across major categories, both Elite Buyer and Elite Buyer Pro packages provide many advantages in the competitive marketplace environment. By following this guide, you can effectively use the program and leverage its benefits to optimise your buying journey on OLX.