IHG One Rewards offering 100% bonus on points purchases

IHG One Rewards has launched a new points sale, which offers a 100% bonus on points purchases made by 23 May 2025, 11.59 a.m SGT.

This reduces the cost per point to 0.5 US cents each, and is the highest bonus we ever see IHG offering. That said, these sales happen frequently enough that you shouldn’t feel compelled to buy, unless you have a redemption opportunity already in mind.

Buy IHG Rewards points with a 100% bonus

Buy IHG One Rewards Points

IHG One Rewards members can now purchase points with up to a 100% bonus. Do note that different accounts may be targeted for different bonuses, so you’ll need to login and see what offer you have.

A minimum purchase of 5,000 points is required, and the purchase limit has been increased to 200,000 points (pre-bonus) for this sale. That means you can buy up to 400,000 points in total, assuming you were targeted for a 100% bonus. 

IHG One Rewards points never expire for elite members. For entry-level Club members, points will expire after 12 months if you do not earn or redeem at least one point. 

What can I do with IHG One Rewards points?

IHG One Rewards does not publish an official award chart, and award nights are priced dynamically based on demand.  Therefore, you should do a search for your preferred dates and destinations and do a cash versus points comparison.

For example, if award nights at the Six Senses Kanuhura Maldives cost 150,000 points, then paying 0.5 US cent per point would be much cheaper than the cash rate of US$1,255 per night.

A few things to note:

• When you redeem points, you don’t need to pay taxes or fees. Therefore, you should use the post-tax, post-fees cash rate when calculating the value you get per point
• If the difference between cash rates or buying points is marginal, the cash rate would make more sense because it lets you earn IHG points

Don’t forget that IHG periodically runs discounts on hotel redemptions worldwide, which allow you to stretch your points even further. We recently saw a 15% off sale for Diamond and Platinum Elite members, valid at all IHG properties worldwide.

IHG One Rewards sale: 15% off award night redemptions worldwide

What card should I use to purchase IHG One Rewards points?

IHG One Rewards points purchases do not code as hotel transactions. Instead, they are processed by in USD by Points.com under MCC 7399 Business Services Not Elsewhere Classified.

Here’s the best cards to maximise the miles earned on your purchase.

Card	Earn Rate	Remarks
Citi Rewards Card Apply	4 mpd	Cap of S$1K per s. month
DCS Imperium Card Apply	4 mpd	Min. S$4K FCY spend per c. month
UOB Visa Signature Apply	4 mpd	Min S$1K, max S$2K FCY spend per s. month
StanChart Beyond Card Apply	Up to 4 mpd	3 mpd for regular, 3.5 mpd for PB, 4 mpd for PP. No cap
Maybank World Mastercard Apply	Up to 3.2 mpd	Min. S$4K per c. month, no cap. Earn 2.8 mpd with min. S$800 per c. month
StanChart Visa Infinite Apply	3 mpd	Min S$2K per s. month, no cap
Maybank Horizon Visa Signature Apply	2.8 mpd	Min S$800 per c. month, no cap
UOB PRVI Miles Card Apply	2.4 mpd	No cap
S. Month= Statement Month | C. Month= Calendar Month

Remember, you can always pair the Citi Rewards Card with the Amaze Card to earn 4 mpd on Points.com purchases, enjoying lower foreign currency transaction fees compared to banks. Alternatively, you can use the Chocolate Visa Card to earn 2 mpd, with zero FCY fees.

Do not use HSBC cards or the DBS Woman’s World Card for Points.com purchases, as MCC 7399 will not earn bonus points.

Conclusion

IHG One Rewards is offering a 100% bonus on points purchases, which reduces the cost per point to 0.5 US cents each.

Buying points can help you save money on hotel stays, but you shouldn’t do so speculatively. IHG’s programme uses dynamic pricing, which means the prices you see now may not be the prices you see a few months down the road.

A 100% bonus is offered every few months, so there’ll definitely be another chance down the road. The main attraction of this sale is the increase of the annual purchase cap, allowing you to buy up to 400,000 points in total.