Free Points Transfers Between IHG Accounts
IHG is making an important change to IHG One Rewards, which brings it in line with other hotel programs. Starting tomorrow, members can transfer points to one another free of charge.
Here’s what the website says:
Beginning December 6, 2023, Diamond Elite and IHG Business Rewards members may transfer points free of charge. For all other Members, the Member authorizing the transfer will be charged $5 US per 1,000 Points transferred, payable via valid, accepted credit card or approved payment method.
It looks quite restrictive since you would need Diamond Elite in order to transfer points for free. And it only works when you transfer point to others, not the other way around.
However, the important detail here is that IHG Business Rewards members can also transfer points for free. You can do so here, after logging in to your IHG account. Then you just accept the terms and join for free.
So basically anyone can now transfer IHG points for free, saving $5 per 1,000 Points transferred which is what they charge.
HT: garettg