I'm not an IHG member — can I join?

Yes. IHG One Rewards membership is free, and this promotion has no new-member definition — register for the promo and stay qualifying stays.

Do I need an invite or referral code?

No. Just register once on IHG's official promo page or in the IHG One Rewards app.

Does the first stay earn a bonus?

No. The first qualifying stay unlocks the promotion; 2X/3X starts from the second qualifying stay.

Paid stays with over US$30 in qualifying spend per night, booked through IHG's direct channels. Reward Nights, Points+Cash and third-party bookings (Expedia, Booking.com etc.) never count.

Deal alert: IHG Q4 2026 global promo — 2X/3X points from your second stay

By JengDeal editor· Last verified: 1 October 2026 (HKT)· Offer ends: 31 December 2026· 2 min read

IHG One Rewards Q4 2026 global promotion: 1 October to 31 December, earn double points on direct-channel bookings from your second qualifying stay, triple when you book in the app, WeChat or LINE. Registration and eligible stays explained.

Key facts

IHG One Rewards global 'Up to 3X' promotion: the earning period is 1 October to 31 December 2026.
Early registration (17–30 September) has ended; you can still register once during the promo period, but nights stayed before registering never count.
From your second qualifying stay: double points on bookings made through IHG's official direct channels; triple points when you book in the IHG One Rewards app (iOS / Android / HarmonyOS), WeChat in mainland China, or LINE in Japan / Taiwan / Thailand.
The first qualifying stay earns no bonus, but it must be booked direct to unlock the promotion.
Qualifying stays: paid stays with over US$30 in qualifying spend per night; Reward Nights, Points+Cash and third-party bookings (Expedia / Booking.com etc.) don't count. Bonus points are uncapped.

Last verified: 1 October 2026 (HKT) · Official terms prevail

How does it work?

This is IHG's global Q4 2026 promotion and the mechanics are simple: register first, then book and stay through IHG's official direct channels between 1 October and 31 December. The first qualifying stay just opens the door — no bonus; the bonus points kick in from the second qualifying stay.

To get the full 3X, book in the IHG One Rewards mobile app — it supports iOS, Android and HarmonyOS. In mainland China you can book through WeChat; in Japan, Taiwan and Thailand through LINE, all counting as 3X.

How to register

Open a free IHG One Rewards account (there's no 'new member' concept — any member can join).
Register once on IHG's official promo page or in the IHG One Rewards app — Frequent Miler's coverage has IHG's official registration links.
No invite code or referral code needed — the registration page handles it directly.
Stay after you've registered: bonus points are never backdated to stays before registration.

Sources

IHG Global Promo: Earn Up to 3X Points October – December, Starting with Second Stay · Frequent Miler · accessed 30 September 2026
IHG One Rewards Launches Up to 3X Points Promotion for Q4 2026 · The Shutterwhale · accessed 30 September 2026
IHG 3X Points Promotion · Danny the Deal Guru · accessed 30 September 2026
Register for IHG 4Q 2026 Promotion · Traveling for Miles · accessed 30 September 2026

FAQ

I'm not an IHG member — can I join?: Yes. IHG One Rewards membership is free, and this promotion has no new-member definition — register for the promo and stay qualifying stays.
Do I need an invite or referral code?: No. Just register once on IHG's official promo page or in the IHG One Rewards app.
Does the first stay earn a bonus?: No. The first qualifying stay unlocks the promotion; 2X/3X starts from the second qualifying stay.
Which stays qualify?: Paid stays with over US$30 in qualifying spend per night, booked through IHG's direct channels. Reward Nights, Points+Cash and third-party bookings (Expedia, Booking.com etc.) never count.

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Last updated 1 October 2026. Offers change frequently - always confirm details on the provider's site before applying. Not financial advice.