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How long does it take for IHG points to be added?

How long will it take for my IHG® One Rewards points to post to my account after a recent stay? Please allow five business days after you check out for points from a recent stay to post to your account.



For a standard stay at any IHG property (such as Holiday Inn or InterContinental) in 2026, points typically take five to seven business days after check-out to post to your IHG One Rewards account. While points often appear much faster—sometimes within 24 to 48 hours for domestic stays—the official policy allows for a full week to account for international processing and auditing. If you earned points through a promotional offer (like "3X Points" or a "Welcome Bonus"), these can take significantly longer, sometimes appearing up to six weeks after the qualifying activity. Points earned via the IHG co-branded credit cards usually post once a month, shortly after your credit card billing cycle closes. If your points have not appeared after 10 days, IHG recommends filing a "Missing Points" claim through their website, though you will need your folio or receipt as proof of the stay. Stays booked through third-party sites like Expedia or Booking.com generally do not earn points and will not appear in your activity.

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The estimated worth of IHG Points: 10,000 IHG points are worth approximately $70. 25,000 IHG points are worth approximately $175. 50,000 IHG points are worth approximately $350. 80,000 IHG points are worth approximately $560.

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IHG points are worth around 0.5–0.7 cents each. Therefore, on average, 25,000 IHG points are worth between $125 and $175, and 100,000 IHG points are worth between $500 and $700. These values can be used as a reference to help you gauge whether you are getting a good deal when it comes time to redeem your points.

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With 125,000 points you can book five nights, plus you'll get one additional night thanks to the card's fourth night free benefit.

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Do IHG One Rewards Points expire? IHG One Rewards points never expire for Elite Members. For Club members, points will expire after 12 months if there's no account activity.

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Top-tier hotel elite status provides premium perks and unparalleled earning power to reward travelers for their loyalty. The highest elite status level within IHG One Rewards is Diamond Elite status. Members achieve IHG Diamond status based on their points earned, nightly stays or credit card spending each year.

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Top-tier hotel elite status provides premium perks and unparalleled earning power to reward travelers for their loyalty. The highest elite status level within IHG One Rewards is Diamond Elite status. Members achieve IHG Diamond status based on their points earned, nightly stays or credit card spending each year.

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IHG One Rewards members get free Breakfast for bookings made via the IHG App (iOS or Android).

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Transfer of IHG One Rewards Points Upon Death: When an IHG One Rewards Member passes away, the Member's Points may be transferred to the IHG One Rewards account(s) of the Member's beneficiary(ies).

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Once you earn IHG One Rewards elite status, you'll maintain that status through the end of the following calendar year. For example, if you earn Platinum Elite status in October 2023, it will be valid until Dec. 31, 2024.

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Diamond Elite is the top-tier elite status in the IHG One Rewards program. It's earned after staying 70 qualifying nights or earning 120,000 qualifying points in a calendar year.

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