IHG Points Sale Ends September 1
IHG's 100% bonus points sale ends September 1, 2026. The targeted offer provides points at a cost of 0.5 cents each.
IHG One Rewards is concluding a 100% bonus points purchase sale on September 1, 2026. This is the sixth such sale IHG has launched this year.
The promotion, which began on August 1, was already extended once. Members who purchase points receive a bonus equal to 100% of the amount bought. The standard price per point under this bonus is 0.5 US cents.
Purchase Limits and Rules
There are strict annual limits on point purchases. Members can buy a maximum of 200,000 points per calendar year. This limit can sometimes be increased to 250,000, 300,000, or higher, but members must check their individual accounts for details.
The offer itself has specific terms. It ran from 12:00 AM ET on August 1, 2026, to 11:59 PM ET on August 17, 2026. To be eligible for the bonus, a minimum purchase of 5,000 points per transaction is required. The exact bonus percentage is visible when eligible members log into their IHG One Rewards accounts.
A member's available purchase amount during the offer period depends on points already bought that year. For example, if a member had already purchased 50,000 points in 2026, they could only buy up to 150,000 more points during this sale. The bonus would apply only to the new points purchased.
Similar restrictions apply to gifting. Members may gift or receive as a gift a combined maximum of 200,000 points per calendar year. This limit is reduced by any gifting activity that has already occurred in the same year.
Points Value and Availability
IHG reportedly offers these buy points deals almost monthly. Members can sometimes purchase up to 600,000 points in total across various promotions. The price of 0.5 US cents per point is stated to be the lowest price IHG sells them for throughout the year.
The current 100% bonus offer appears to be targeted only to select accounts. The source suggests that members who did not receive this offer will likely have another opportunity to buy points at the same bonus rate soon.
Purchased points and any bonus points awarded do not count toward IHG One Rewards Elite status. The offer is exclusive, non-transferable, and subject to change. It cannot be combined with other promotions.
The price includes all fees but is subject to applicable taxes. Purchased points are not refundable but can be used for all IHG One Rewards redemptions. Points may take up to 72 hours to post to an account after purchase.
The source notes that IHG's points requirements for hotel stays vary widely. It advises members to calculate whether it makes more financial sense to pay for a stay directly or to buy points and redeem them. All standard IHG One Rewards Membership Terms and Conditions apply to this points purchase offer.
