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Buy IHG One Rewards points: current offer (October 2026)

No bonus is running today — the base price is 1.35 US cents per point. That's more than we value the points at — skip it unless you're short a small amount for a booking you've already priced out.

Verified April 13, 2026

Current offer

Not worth it
Bonus Price per 1,000 pts Effective ¢/pt Our valuation ¢/pt Ends
None running $13.50 1.35¢ 0.50¢ —

How to buy IHG One Rewards points

  1. Log in to your IHG One Rewards account (or create a free one).
  2. Go to the "Buy Points" page in your account.
  3. Enter the quantity you want. No bonus is running today, so you'll pay the base rate — consider waiting for a promotion.
  4. Pay by credit card. Points usually post within a few minutes to a few hours.
  5. Only buy what you need for a redemption you've already priced out — don't buy speculatively.

Current purchase pricing

Base rates for buying IHG One Rewards points directly. Last verified Apr 13, 2026.

Quantity Base price
1,000–25,999 1.35¢ per point ($13.5 / 1,000)
26,000–49,999 1.25¢ per point ($12.5 / 1,000)
50,000–99,999 1.15¢ per point ($11.5 / 1,000)
100,000+ 1.05¢ per point ($10.5 / 1,000)

Best bonus ever

100%

Total promotions

1

Average bonus

100%

Years tracked

1

2025

1 promotion

100% bonus

Sep 11, 2025 – Sep 10, 2025
0.5¢ per point

IHG One Rewards buy points analysis

Promotion patterns

  • IHG One Rewards typically offers buy points promotions 1 times per year
  • The highest bonus we've tracked is 100%
  • Average promotion duration: -1 days

Best times to buy

Based on historical data, IHG One Rewards most frequently offers promotions in:

  • September: 1 promotion historically

Buying IHG One Rewards points: FAQ

Can you buy IHG One Rewards points?

Yes. IHG One Rewards sells points directly from about 1.05 US cents per point.

Is there a buy points promotion for IHG One Rewards right now?

No promotion is running today. The largest bonus we have recorded for IHG One Rewards is 100%, and these offers usually return a few times a year — the history below shows the pattern.

When is the best time to buy IHG One Rewards points?

Buy during a bonus. We have tracked 1 IHG One Rewards promotion, peaking at 100%. Buying at full price is rarely worth it — wait for a bonus, and only buy when you have a specific redemption in mind that costs more in cash than the points will.

What is the price per point for IHG One Rewards right now?

Right now it's 1.35 US cents per point — no bonus is running. That works out to $13.50 per 1,000 points.

Is it worth buying IHG One Rewards points right now?

Generally no. Our valuation puts IHG One Rewards points at about 0.50 US cents per point, which is less than the current price.

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