What happened
Choice Privileges has launched a promotion on purchased points valid from March 30 to April 28, 2026. The offer provides up to a 35% bonus on points purchased in a single transaction of at least 18,000 points. Pricing is non-linear; buying 250,000 points yields the best base rate. With the 35% bonus, a max purchase of 243,000 points (180,000 base + 63,000 bonus) costs approximately $1,854, equating to ~0.76 cents per point. Members can purchase up to 180,000 points per account per calendar year. Purchases are processed via points.com and generally do not earn hotel spending bonuses on credit cards, except for the co-branded Choice Privileges card. The article suggests buying only for specific short-term redemption needs where the value exceeds the cost