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Effective immediately, IHG Diamond Elite and IHG Business Rewards members can transfer points to another IHG One Rewards account free of charge. This new feature is not time-limited and is expected to be a new, permanent benefit for both levels. Typically, point transfers incur a $5 charge per 1,000 for all other members.
Here's the latest on transferring points to other IHG members.
Point Transfer Overview
- Points can be transferred between two specifically designated accounts.
- The maximum number of points you can receive is 500,000 per calendar year.
- Points are transferred in 1,000-point increments.
- To be eligible to receive or transfer points, your account must have been open for 30 days.
- The transfer is free of charge for IHG Diamon Elites and IHG Business Rewards Members.
- For other members, a charge of $5 per 1,000 points transferred applies.
- Points transfers can be made here for Diamond Elite members.
- Business Rewards members can transfer points here.
Related: Do IHG One Rewards Points Expire?
Why This Makes Great Sense
If you are not an IHG Diamond Elite or an IHG Business Rewards Member, you may be forgiven for wondering why this news is relevant, but it is — especially so if you regularly book travel for family members.
IHG Business Rewards lets you earn points for meetings, conferences, accommodation, and other expenses you book for other people. Crucially, joining is free, so there is no need to worry about status. However, if you regularly book stays for friends and family, you can now do so through an IHG Business Rewards account and then consolidate the points free of charge into another account of your choice. This provides a “best of both worlds” scenario.
Our Take
Charging $5 per 1,000 points transferred is massively expensive, so it is excellent news that IHG has removed this burden for some members. Even more exciting: If you don't hold elite status but regularly book travel and accommodation for family and friends, you can use an IHG Business Rewards account as an excellent option to accrue points and then move them into a single account for making award bookings — especially if you're able to leverage the fourth night free for increased value.
Will you be taking advantage of this new function? Let us know in the comments below.
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