IHG One Rewards is running a buy-points promotion that gives members a 100% bonus on IHG One Rewards points purchases — meaning you get twice as many points as you pay for when you buy during the offer period.
Offer Highlights
- Bonus: 100% bonus points when buying IHG One Rewards points
- Minimum qualifying purchase: Typically 11,000 points or more in one transaction to unlock the bonus rate
- Effective cost: Points can come down to around 0.5 US cents per point (about ₹0.44/point effective cost) when you buy at higher tier quantities with the bonus applied
- Purchase limit: Members usually can buy up to 200,000 points per calendar year pre-bonus, and during promotions this may be increased (up to ~300,000 or more depending on your account and offer)
- Posting time: Points and bonus points usually post within ~72 hours after purchase
- Note: Purchased points do not count toward elite status.
You should log in to your IHG One Rewards account to see the exact bonus offer and your personalized maximum limit — IHG sometimes targets different bonus levels or limits by member.
When It Makes Sense to Buy Points
If you see a reward night you want and you’re short on points
If the effective cost per point is low (~0.5 US cents)
If you combine with a 4th-night-free benefit (from some cobranded credit cards) or discounted award rates
If cash rates at your target hotel are high compared with points redemptions
Important: Always do the math — check the cash price vs. points price for your specific hotel & dates before buying points.
If you have a specific award stay in mind, buying points with a 100% bonus often works out cheaper than paying cash — especially when award pricing is high or dynamic. Just be sure to check your personal offer details in your IHG One Rewards account before purchasing.