Adam McCann, Financial Writer
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Choice points expire after 18 months of account inactivity, or if your account is closed. To prevent your points from expiring, earn or redeem points regularly and use any unredeemed rewards before closing your account.
When Choice Points Expire
- After 18 months of account inactivity, meaning no earning or redemption.
- When you close your account without redeeming any unused points.
- When Choice closes your account due to program rule violations or fraudulent activity.
Keeping your Choice account in good standing is essential if you want to avoid account closure and the forfeiture of your points. Be sure to review the program's terms and conditions regularly to stay informed about any updates or changes that could affect your account status.
If you’re trying to choose a hotel rewards program and you are concerned about rewards expiration policies, you can see how Choice compares to other major hotel chains below.
Choice Points Expiration vs. The Competition
| Hotel Rewards Program | Rewards Expiration Policy |
| Choice Privileges | Points expire after 18 months of account inactivity |
| Marriott Bonvoy | Points expire after 24 months of account inactivity |
| Hilton Honors | Points expire after 24 months of account inactivity |
| IHG One Rewards | Points expire after 12 months of account inactivity |
| World of Hyatt | Points expire after 24 months of account inactivity |
Because Choice points do expire, it’s important to use your points frequently. As with any loyalty program, earning a lot of points can be rewarding, but make sure to redeem them regularly to avoid losing value if the Choice points ever get devalued.
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How much are Choice Privileges points worth?
Choice Privileges points are worth an average of 1.3 cents per point, when used for hotel reservations, meaning 10,000 Choice points equal about $130. The value of Choice points depends on how they are redeemed, and your points can be worth as much as 8.52 cents per point when you redeem for Choice stays.
Choice Points Value Breakdown
To help you better understand the value of your Choice points, we’ve broken it down into the minimum,...
read full answer by Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs AnalystHow do I redeem my Choice Privileges points?
To redeem Choice Hotels points, log in to your Choice Privileges account online or use the Choice Hotels mobile app. Choice Hotels points are worth about 1.3 cents each when redeemed for Choice Hotels hotel stays, making this the best redemption option.
How to Redeem Choice Hotels Rewards for Hotel Stays
- Login to your Choice Privileges account.
- Enter your travel details and select the “Use Choice Privileges Points” option.
- Click “Search” to view...
How many Choice Hotels points do you need for a free night?
You need 6,000 to 35,000 Choice Hotels points for a free night in a standard room. The exact number of Choice Hotels points you will need to cover a one-night stay depends on the type of room you select, the hotel location, and the date of your stay.
It’s also important to note that the Choice Hotels program does allow you to pay with a combination of points and cash when booking a stay....
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