IHG One Rewards Adds Payback as New Earning Partner in Germany

• **Earning Rate:** 1 PAYBACK point for every 2 Euros spent on eligible charges (room, F&B, etc.) charged to the room.
• **Selection:** Members must manually select PAYBACK as their earning preference in their IHG One Rewards profile; it is not simultaneous with IHG points.
• **Redemption:** Payback points cannot be converted back to IHG One Rewards points. Redemption options are determined by the Payback program.
• **Posting:** Estimated points post within 5 days of booking; actual points post within 5 days after checkout.
• **Eligibility:** Available at all IHG hotels participating in IHG One Rewards, including IHG Army Hotels and IHG Residences. This represents a program change for German members, offering an alternative currency for stays, though it effectively removes the ability to earn IHG points for those who select it

IHG has launched a new partnership with Payback, a major rewards ecosystem in Germany. IHG One Rewards members can now change their earning preference in their profile to earn Payback points instead of IHG One Rewards points for qualifying stays at participating IHG hotels worldwide. Key details: