Originally Posted by
beachmouse
I let my balance get up to around $300 at the end of last year- hit IHG Platinum and figured I might as well wait until January 1 to redeem and get a jump start on elite-qualifying in 2016 if the points were going to post as such again. Didn't seem to impact how many surveys I got.
I'm higher than that. Over $400. The real purpose for my account is to top up accounts if needed and to avoid account expirations. So I want it to last as long as possible. I usually transfer a few out when I get within 4-5 months of an expiration date to give it time to post.
I'm lucky to have one of the really old accounts with lots of airline and hotel partners.