IHG One Rewards buy-points sale is live from September 15 to October 4, 2026. Buy 5,000+ base points in one transaction for a 100% bonus;
the promo cap is 300,000 base points and 600,000 total with bonus, with top-tier blended cost around 0.5 US cents per point.
If you plan InterContinental, Regent, Six Senses, Kimpton, voco, Hualuxe or Crowne Plaza award stays, open the IHG One Rewards buy points page in a new tab, log in for your 100% bonus and buy the exact gap for your stay dates. Stocking during the sale keeps award bookings simple and avoids higher no-bonus top-up later.
💡 Check reward-night points first, subtract points already in your account, then buy at 100%. The 0.5¢ tier is the lowest regular IHG purchase level and works well for premium brands, peak dates and family trips.
1. Tiers and Cost per Point
| Base points per transaction | Bonus | Total received | Approx. price | Cost per point | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000–10,000 | 100% | 10,000–20,000 | About $67.50–$135 | About 0.675¢ | Short stay, one night, small gap |
| 11,000–25,000 | 100% | 22,000–50,000 | About $143–$325 | About 0.58¢ | Midscale 1–2 nights |
| 26,000–100,000 | 100% | 52,000–200,000 | $260–$1,000 | About 0.5¢ | InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hualuxe multi-night |
| 101,000–300,000 | 100% | 202,000–600,000 | $1,010–$3,000 | About 0.5¢ | Regent, Six Senses, Kimpton, family bulk buy |
Promo and annual limits
During the sale, buy up to 300,000 base points per account, 600,000 total with bonus. The standard calendar-year purchase limit is 200,000 base points; points already bought in 2026 count toward the promo cap. Example: if you already bought 50,000 base points in 2026, you can buy up to 250,000 base points in this sale, 500,000 total with bonus. Bonus points do not count toward the base annual cap and do not count toward IHG One Rewards Elite status.
Payment and posting
Buy through the IHG One Rewards buy-points page online; points usually post within 72 hours and can be used for reward nights, points-plus-cash and member redemptions. Purchases are non-refundable, so buy against checked award availability to use points quickly.
2. Why Buy Now for Award Stays
Premium brands and peak dates
IHG One Rewards covers InterContinental, Regent, Six Senses, Kimpton, voco, Hualuxe, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and more. For city centers, holidays or resorts, buying at 0.5¢ and redeeming for award nights locks rooms at a known cost. Check live award pricing, then buy the gap so the booking is ready as soon as space opens.
Family and multi-night trips
Multiple guests and consecutive nights increase the total point gap. The 300,000 base / 600,000 total cap can cover several premium award nights; combine with points already in the account and buy once. U.S. IHG co-brand cardholders can also factor the fourth-night-free benefit into the total before purchasing.
Small top-ups at 100%
If you are only a few thousand points short of one award night, buy at the 100% tier starting from 5,000 base points instead of waiting for a no-bonus period. Points post quickly and can be redeemed immediately for the confirmed stay.
3. How Many Base Points by Redemption Goal
| Redemption scenario | Typical total points per night | Suggested base points |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express / budget | 10,000–20,000 | 5,000–10,000 base at 100% |
| Crowne Plaza / Hualuxe midscale | 20,000–40,000 | 11,000–25,000 base at 100% |
| InterContinental / Kimpton city | 40,000–70,000 | 26,000–35,000 base for 0.5¢ tier |
| Regent / Six Senses resort, multi-night | 120,000–300,000+ | 60,000–300,000 base, one or split orders |
Open the IHG One Rewards buy points page in a new tab, log in for your 100% bonus and remaining 2026 cap, then use “total price ÷ (base points × 2)” for blended cost. If award space is visible, buy the gap and redeem; if only the trip is planned, start at 26,000 base points for the 0.5¢ tier and add more after checking live pricing.
4. Buy and Book in Three Steps
Step 1: Check bonus and award price
Open the buy-points page for your 100% bonus and remaining limit; search IHG reward nights by city, date and property to see points required.
Step 2: Total all planned stays
Add every confirmed stay for the next months. Small gaps start at 5,000 base; the 0.5¢ tier starts at 26,000 base; subtract points already bought in 2026 from the 300,000 promo base cap.
Step 3: Post and redeem
Pay online; points usually post within 72 hours. Book reward nights in IHG, review taxes, cancellation rules and co-brand benefits, then confirm. Buying against checked award availability makes redemption faster and keeps points ready for future stays.
5. Terms Summary
Sale period September 15, 2026, 12:00 AM ET to October 5, 2026, 11:59 PM ET;
100% bonus on 5,000+ base points per transaction; up to 300,000 base / 600,000 total during the promo;
standard annual base limit 200,000 with prior 2026 purchases counted;
bonus points excluded from Elite status; usually 72 hours posting; non-refundable.