How many IHG points can I buy per year?

You can only purchase 150,000 IHG points per calendar year. However, if you purchase 150,000 points for $1,500 during this sale, you'll get a total of 300,000 points. Note that point purchases are nonrefundable, and it may take up to 72 hours for purchased points to appear in your account.



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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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For example, 140,000 IHG points are worth an estimated $700 in value. However, these points fluctuate in value depending on how you use them. If an IHG hotel requires more points than usual for a reward night, points will be worth less.

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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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For non-elite members, your IHG One Rewards points expire if you have 12 months of inactivity. However, IHG points do not expire for elite members. Per the IHG FAQs, you need to either earn or redeem points during a 12-month period to keep your points from expiring.

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Generally speaking, however, buying miles or hotel points is rarely a good idea. This is because the cost of buying points and miles is usually higher than the value of the points or miles themselves when redeemed for travel.

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Complimentary Upgrades: Room upgrades are subject to availability, at the hotel's discretion, and will only apply to the Member's personal guest room.

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Here are the current IHG One Rewards elite tiers and the requirements for each: Silver Elite: 10 qualifying nights. Gold Elite: 20 qualifying nights or 40,000 qualifying points. Platinum Elite: 40 qualifying nights or 60,000 qualifying 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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IHG One Rewards members get free Breakfast for bookings made via the IHG App (iOS or Android).

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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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Can I transfer points to a family member or friend? Yes, IHG One Rewards points can be transferred to another IHG One Rewards member in 1,000-point increments for a fee of $5 USD per 1,000 points. To transfer points, visit our Transfer Points page.

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Q: How many points are required for a Reward Night? A: As of November 2022, Reward Nights can be redeemed for as few as 5,000 points per night. The actual number of points required for a hotel on a specific stay date may vary depending on the cost of the room, seasonality, demand, and other variables.

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