🏨 Maximising the New IHG One Rewards Welcome Bonus
Welcome to Smart With Points, the podcast where we dive into the world of travelling with miles and points. I'm your host, Jack, and today we're talking about a new welcome bonus from IHG One Rewards that's caught our attention. IHG One Rewards has just announced a new welcome bonus offering 5,000 points for new members who complete their first stay. Now, at first glance, this might sound like a pretty appealing offer, but there's an interesting catch that makes it a bit tricky to maximise. The most notable restriction is that you'll need to complete your stay within 21 days of registering for the programme. This tight window means you'll need to carefully time your registration if you want to take advantage of the offer, which is available until the 30th of April, two thousand and twenty-five. So, what are these 5,000 points actually worth? Well, looking at typical redemption values, they're worth approximately twenty to twenty-five pounds when redeemed smartly. Now, this isn't going to dramatically change your travel plans, but it's a nice little bonus if you're planning a stay anyway. The qualifying criteria are relatively straightforward - you'll need to book directly with IHG and spend at least thirty dollars, which is about twenty-four pounds, before taxes and fees. The stay must be eligible to earn points, so watch out for special rates that might exclude points earning. So, should you go out of your way for this offer? Probably not. However, if you're planning to stay at an IHG property soon and haven't joined their loyalty programme yet, it's worth timing your registration to coincide with your stay. Just remember that once registered, that 21-day clock starts ticking! These points could come in handy for topping up your account for a future redemption, especially at their lower-category properties. For instance, some Holiday Inn Express properties in the UK can be booked pretty cheap. If you're looking to really maximise your hotel points earning in the UK, you might want to check out our guide to the best UK credit cards for travel rewards. While IHG doesn't currently have a UK credit card offering, there are plenty of other rewarding options available. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Smart With Points. If you want to stay up to date with the latest news and tips on travelling with miles and points, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on all major platforms or head over to our website at smartwithpoints.co.uk.
