Do IHG One Rewards points Expire? IHG One Rewards Expiry Rules (2026)

Yes — IHG One Rewards points can expire. Under IHG One Rewards's rules, points lapse after 12 months of account inactivity, and earning or redeeming activity typically resets that clock.

▍IHG ONE REWARDS POINTS EXPIRY RULE — GAST CURATED DATA

IHG One Rewards points expire after 12 months of complete account inactivity.
Earning or redeeming activity resets the inactivity clock.
Expire with no earn or redeem for 12 months or longer.

Curated · indicative. Last verified: 14 June 2026

What resets the inactivity clock

Earning IHG One Rewards points via a flight, stay, or partner

Redeeming IHG One Rewards points for a reward

Other partner activity — shopping, dining, card spend

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Yes — IHG One Rewards points expire after 12 months of inactivity. Earning or redeeming activity typically resets the clock. Gast sends local notification alerts before your points reach the threshold. Last verified: 14 June 2026.

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