IHG Rewards has just launched another great promotion for buying points. Through 18th October 2019, members can purchase points with a 80% bonus. You simply have to buy 7,000 or more IHG points to get your 80% bonus points.
Take note that there are three pricing in this promotion:
| Points | US cent per point |
| 7k + 80% bonus to 10k + 80% bonus | 0.75 |
| 11k + 80% bonus to 25k + 80% bonus | 0.64 |
| 26k + 80% bonus + 100k + 80% bonus | 0.56 |
Hence, to get the most out of this promotion, make sure you purchase at least 26k pre-bonus points to purchase each point at its lowest cost (0.56 US cent per point).
Why Should You Buy IHG Points?
1) IHG PointsBreaks Promotion – Starting From 5,000 IHG points ($28USD For a Hotel Room per Night)
IHG often run PointsBreaks to redeem for a night as little as 5,000 IHG points. At this rate, you can snag PointBreaks hotels for as little as $28. Yes, you can score a hotel for just $28, no gimmicks! There are also PointsBreaks that require 10,000 and 15,000 IHG points; your effective cost per night staying at those properties will be $56 and $84 respectively, per night.
For example, The Intercontinental Sao Paulo is retailing at $278 + tax per night. This is a property under PointBreaks for 15,000 points per night, which means it will cost you $84 for a night’s stay if you buy the IHG points and use them for redemption. A huge savings indeed!
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2) Last Minute Redemption Deals
Often during my travel, I have booked hotels at the last minute and the price has been high. Here is a good scenario where using points may actually be cheaper. For example, a stay at The InterContinental London Park Lane next Thursday cost £665. You could use 70,000 IHG points to redeem your stay, which would cost you just $392 (or £317).
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As a general rule of thumb, I advise you to make a comparison between the selling price of your desired hotel and the cost of redemption (stated redemption rate * 0.56 US cent) before you make a points purchase.
How to buy points
- Visit IHG’s Buy Points link.
- Enter your name, IHG Rewards Club number, PIN and email address to log in.
- Select the number of points you want to purchase.
- Enter your credit card information and billing address and click Continue.
- Confirm the details, check the box to agree to the Terms and Conditions and click “Pay Now.”
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Cover image: IHG Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland Hotel