Originally Posted by
EmberEnigma
Hi Marcel,
The cash option ($200 plus 15k points) generally offers better value. Typically, the new membership period starts from the current end date, likely lasting until December 1, 2022. For the 6-month free extension, it's best to contact IHG directly.
Best,
EmberEnigma
It's a bit odd to respond in this manner to a time-sensitive OP that was posted about 2.5 years ago (Oct. 2021).

Even more so when the response itself refers to a "future" expiration date that's already in the past (Dec. 1, 2022).
Is this a bot account???