# IHG pays 10,000 points for new Ambassador enrollment through Dec 31

_Oct 20 14:45_

Tags: IHG One Rewards, promotion, hotel, credit card, promo

Type: Promotion

Expires: Dec 31, 2026

## Summary

IHG is paying 10,000 One Rewards points to new paid InterContinental Ambassador members who complete two qualifying nights by December 31, 2026. Enrollment must be purchased from October 18 through December 31, 2026 for $225 or 45,000 points. A qualifying stay is at least one night at a qualifying rate with more than $30 spent per night at participating IHG hotels.

The complimentary weekend night that comes with Ambassador can count as one of those two nights even if spend stays under $30. Stays completed before joining do not qualify. The bonus covers only one room per stay and can be earned only once. Allow up to six weeks for the points to post. Royal Ambassador members are excluded, as is anyone who joined Ambassador at no charge or through an IHG employee discount. Targeting is unclear, and the offer may be invite-only. Eligibility at non-InterContinental IHG brands is also unconfirmed.

Pay for Ambassador by December 31, 2026 only if two qualifying nights can be completed by then at a hotel that counts.

## Key facts

- **Starts**: Oct 18, 2026
- **Ends**: Dec 31, 2026
- **Travel by**: Dec 31, 2026
- **Numbers**:
  - 10,000 points: bonus for joining Ambassador and completing two qualifying nights
  - $30: minimum spend per night for a qualifying stay
  - 45,000 points: points price of Ambassador enrollment that qualifies
  - 6 weeks: time allowed for bonus points to post
- **Who qualifies**: New paid InterContinental Ambassador enrollments from 18 October through 31 December 2026; Royal Ambassador members and complimentary or employee-discount memberships are excluded. Targeting is unclear.
- **Links**:
  - Register: [Join InterContinental Ambassador](https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/ambassador/us/en/enrollment/join)
- **Takeaway**: Buy paid Ambassador status by 31 December 2026 only if you can complete two qualifying nights by then, and confirm the hotel you plan to use actually counts.

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## Sources cited

- [Frequent Miler](https://frequentmiler.com/earn-10k-bonus-points-when-buying-ihg-ambassador-status-staying-2-nights) — Earn 10K bonus points when buying IHG Ambassador status & staying 2 nights

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