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- No IHG sale is on right now. The last one, October 21 to November 5, 2026, was a mystery offer of up to 100% more, and mine showed 100%.
- IHG runs a buy points sale about once a month, and the bonus is usually 100%.
- The bonus is targeted: your percentage shows once you sign in, and there's a minimum per purchase.
- You can buy 200,000 points a year, or 300,000 during some sales. Points take up to 72 hours to post.
IHG puts points on sale more often than any other program I track. From January 2025 to October 2026 it ran 23 sales, and 20 of them offered up to 100% more points.
The last one was a mystery offer from October 21 to November 5, 2026. IHG's email promised me 100% more, and each member's percentage showed once they signed in. IHG emailed me six times in less than four weeks about its two sales before that one, which tells you how much it wants you to buy. 😂
| What | The last sale |
|---|---|
| Bonus | Mystery offer, up to 100% more (mine showed 100%) |
| Dates | October 21 to November 5, 2026, until 11:59pm ET |
| Who | Targeted: the percentage showed when you signed in |
| Minimum | A minimum per purchase (IHG didn't say how much) |
| Limit | 200,000 bought points a year, so up to 400,000 with the bonus |
How IHG's sales work
The bonus is targeted. IHG's terms say your percentage shows when you sign in, and you need a minimum purchase per transaction to get it.
You can normally buy up to 200,000 points a calendar year. During some sales IHG raises that to 300,000, and with the 100% bonus that's up to 600,000 points.
| What | IHG's usual sale |
|---|---|
| Bonus | Usually 100%, sometimes 80% (or less on small purchases) |
| How often | About every four weeks |
| Length | One to four weeks, plus flash sales of a few days |
| Limit | 200,000 a year, 300,000 during some sales |
| Posting | Up to 72 hours |
| Status | Bought points and the bonus don't count |
Points can take up to 72 hours to post. IHG says the price includes all fees, but tax can be added, and purchases aren't refundable.
Is it worth buying?
Only at 100%, and only for a stay you've already priced. With a 100% sale about once a month, there's no reason to buy at full price.
Check the total in your cart, then compare it with the cash rate of the night you want. If the points cost less than the room, buy. If not, pay cash and earn points on the stay instead.
How to buy
- Sign in at IHG.com and open the buy points page.
- Check your bonus. During a sale, IHG shows your percentage once you're signed in.
- Choose the amount and pay. Tax can be added on top.
Can you transfer to IHG?
As far as I know, no Canadian credit card points transfer to IHG. So buying during a sale or earning on stays is how Canadians top up.
If you have an IHG stay coming, my IHG promotions post covers the bonus points on stays.
Past IHG sales
| Dates | Bonus | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21 to Nov 5, 2026 | Up to 100% | Mystery offer, mine showed 100% |
| Oct 10 to 13, 2026 | 100% | Flash sale, plus an extra bonus on 35,000+ |
| Sep 15 to Oct 5, 2026 | 100% | 5,000 minimum, 300,000 limit |
| Aug 1 to Sep 1, 2026 | Up to 100% | Lower tiers from 80%, extended from Aug 17 |
| Jun 22 to Jul 16, 2026 | 100% | |
| May 18 to Jun 12, 2026 | 100% | 300,000 limit, extended from Jun 6 |
| Apr 7 to 30, 2026 | 80% | Varied by account |
| Feb 25 to Mar 17, 2026 | Up to 100% | Lower tiers from 80% |
| Jan 15 to Feb 5, 2026 | 100% | |
| Dec 5 to 15, 2025 | 100% | 300,000 limit, extended from Dec 11 |
| Nov 10 to 26, 2025 | 100% | |
| Oct 20 to 29, 2025 | 100% | 300,000 limit |
| Sep 25 to Oct 11, 2025 | 100% | |
| Sep 4 to 13, 2025 | 100% | Flash sale, extended from Sep 10 |
| Aug 14 to 28, 2025 | 100% | 300,000 limit |
| Jul 24 to Aug 1, 2025 | 80% | |
| Jul 1 to 17, 2025 | 100% | 5,000 minimum |
| Jun 6 to 13, 2025 | 100% | Flash sale |
| May 8 to 22, 2025 | 100% | |
| Apr 25 to May 3, 2025 | 80% | Targeted flash sale |
| Mar 13 to 29, 2025 | Up to 100% | Targeted flash sale |
| Feb 20 to 28, 2025 | 100% | Flash sale, 11,000 minimum |
| Jan 16 to 31, 2025 | Up to 100% |
These come from IHG's emails to me and LoyaltyLobby's reports, so some start dates are approximate.
Final Thoughts
Don't buy IHG points at full price, and don't worry when a sale ends. The next 100% sale is usually a few weeks away.
When it comes, buy for the stay you've priced, not for a trip that might happen someday.
Have you used bought IHG points for a stay? Let me know in the comments if it was worth it.
Checked Nov 6, 2026 · Sources: IHG One Rewards: Buy points
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