IHG is offering a 100% bonus when you buy points directly through your account. This targeted promotion runs until early February and drops the cost to 0.5 cents per point—but only if you buy smart.
- Buy a minimum of 5,000 points to unlock the 100% bonus
- Maximum purchase: 200,000 points per calendar year
- At max purchase: $2,000 gets you 400,000 total points
- Best effective cost: $0.50 per 100 points (0.5 cents each)
- Offer runs from January 15, 2026 through February 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Log into your IHG One Rewards account to check if you’re targeted and see your available purchase capacity.
Watch the Pricing Slabs
IHG’s pricing tiers create a quirk worth knowing:
- 5,000–25,000 points: Higher per-point cost (~0.575¢ per point)
- 26,000+ points: Drops to the best rate of 0.50¢ per point
This means buying 26,000 points costs $260, while 23,000 points costs $264.50. If you’re in the 20,000–25,000 range, bump up to 26,000—you’ll get more points for less money.
Good to Know
- Targeted offer: The bonus percentage displays only after logging in. Not everyone will see 100%.
- Annual cap applies: If you’ve already purchased points in 2026, your remaining capacity will be reduced accordingly.
- No status credit: Purchased points and bonuses don’t count toward Elite qualification.
- Non-refundable: Once purchased, points cannot be returned.
- Processing time: Allow up to 72 hours for points to post.
Verdict
At 0.5 cents per point (26,000+ tier), this matches IHG’s best historical buy-points pricing. Whether it’s worth it depends entirely on your intended redemption.
- Good value: Booking premium properties (InterContinental, Kimpton, Six Senses) where cash rates exceed $250/night
- Decent value: Filling a gap for an award stay you’ve already planned
- Poor value: Buying speculatively without a specific redemption in mind
IHG points don’t transfer to airlines, so this is purely a hotel play. Run your numbers before committing.
Bottom Line
If you’re targeted for the full 100% bonus and have a high-value IHG redemption lined up, this is a solid opportunity—just make sure you’re buying at least 26,000 points to hit the $0.50 per 100 points sweet spot. Offer ends February 5, 2026.
