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Hilton Points Purchase Promotions
FAQ
How often does Hilton offer promotions on purchased points?
What is the typical / best offer?
Hilton frequently offers a 100% bonus on points purchases. There may be a minimum purchase required to receive the bonus.
How many points can I purchase in a calendar year?
The normal restriction in Hilton T&C limits each member to purchasing 80,000 points per year. Typically the bonus points are awarded after the restriction is enforced, meaning with a 100% bonus promotion you can purchase 80,000 points and receive another 80,000 as a bonus for a total of 160,000. Sometimes for promotions later in the year, Hilton will temporarily raise the limit on purchased points to 160,000 per year. Meaning, if you had purchased 80,000 in a previous promotion you could now purchase 80,000 more. Or, if it was the first points purchase of the year on your account you could purchase 160,000 and receive a bonus of 160,000.
What are the rules on purchasing points from a new / recently created Hilton account?
Posted by jbeckett in a now-locked thread:
From the Hilton Honors terms and conditions: https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/terms/
A new Hilton Honors Member may purchase Points 30 days after enrollment if the account reflects activity including a stay (as defined herein) or earning Hilton Honors Points through a Hilton Hilton Honors Marketing Partner. After 90 days of enrollment, a new Member is eligible to purchase Points regardless of their account activity.
How often does Hilton offer promotions on purchased points?
What is the typical / best offer?
Hilton frequently offers a 100% bonus on points purchases. There may be a minimum purchase required to receive the bonus.
How many points can I purchase in a calendar year?
The normal restriction in Hilton T&C limits each member to purchasing 80,000 points per year. Typically the bonus points are awarded after the restriction is enforced, meaning with a 100% bonus promotion you can purchase 80,000 points and receive another 80,000 as a bonus for a total of 160,000. Sometimes for promotions later in the year, Hilton will temporarily raise the limit on purchased points to 160,000 per year. Meaning, if you had purchased 80,000 in a previous promotion you could now purchase 80,000 more. Or, if it was the first points purchase of the year on your account you could purchase 160,000 and receive a bonus of 160,000.
What are the rules on purchasing points from a new / recently created Hilton account?
Posted by jbeckett in a now-locked thread:
From the Hilton Honors terms and conditions: https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/terms/
A new Hilton Honors Member may purchase Points 30 days after enrollment if the account reflects activity including a stay (as defined herein) or earning Hilton Honors Points through a Hilton Hilton Honors Marketing Partner. After 90 days of enrollment, a new Member is eligible to purchase Points regardless of their account activity.
Consolidated "Current Points Purchase Promotion" thread
Feb 9, 2016, 12:29 pm
#91
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: San Diego
Posts: 35
Just purchased the maximum amount of 80K + 64K = 144K points for $800 which boosts my account to >700K.
The offer is interesting as I am going to use the points to extend a stay at Rangali which is around 76K to 80K points per night (depending on the stay length).
The offer ends today Feb. 9th, 11:59pm ET.
The offer is interesting as I am going to use the points to extend a stay at Rangali which is around 76K to 80K points per night (depending on the stay length).
The offer ends today Feb. 9th, 11:59pm ET.
Feb 9, 2016, 12:43 pm
#92
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Germany, Austria
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador, ALL Silver,, Miles&More
Posts: 1,122
The offer ends today, Feb 9th, 11:59pm ET, exactly as I said, I purchased the points 2h ago.
T/Cs out of the reminder mail of Feb. 8th:
Points purchased do not count towards elite tier qualification. Points.com and Hilton HHonors reserve the right to terminate bonus promotions at any time. All purchases must be made through the Purchase page on HHonors.com. The 80% discount is available for purchases made between January 18, 2016, at 12:01am ET and February 9, 2016, at 11:59pm ET. All purchases are non-refundable. Offer is subject to change. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Points will be posted to the recipients Hilton HHonors account within 24 hours of the completed transaction. Buy transactions are final and non-refundable. All Hilton HHonors program terms and conditions apply. Hilton HHonors™ membership, earning of Points and Miles™ and redemption of Points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions.
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The Hilton HHonors Buy and Gift HHonors Points promotion is powered by Points.com, located at 171 John Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 1X3, Canada
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EDIT:
Hilton HHonors Points Purchase Confirmation
Dear X,
Thank you for your recent purchase of HHonors Points. Your purchase has been successfully completed and is summarized below:
Purchase Summary
CONFIRMATION NUMBER: aaa
PURCHASE DATE: Feb 09, 2016
HHONORS NUMBER: bbb
NAME: XY
POINTS PURCHASED: 80,000 + 64,000 Bonus
Billing Summary
BILLED TO: XY
TOTAL (BILLED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD)*: $800.00 USD
Your HHonors account balance has been updated to reflect your purchase. You may visit HHonors.com to access your HHonors account or to view redemption options for hotel Reward Nights, merchandise, or gift certificates.
Sincerely,
Hilton HHonors
Last edited by submonte; Feb 9, 2016 at 1:01 pm
Jun 9, 2016, 8:51 pm
#94
Join Date: Jul 2015
Programs: HH Diamond, HGVC, WN RR, National Exec, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,057
If you think you can find value better than the $.005/point it makes sense. I still have a bunch of points, but have just booked two cash stays. One at a Hampton for $80/night (1 night stay) and the other at a HGI for $120/night (4 night stay which can't be extended). Makes no economic sense to use the points for those stays.
Jul 18, 2016, 8:12 am
#95
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat, IHG Spire, SPG Gold, WS Gold, Hertz PC, National E Elite,
Posts: 2,768
How often does Hilton have points purchase sale?
I know a sale just ended, but now I realize I will have enough points for 3 reward nights for my trip in mid-october, but if I buy points for that 4th reward night, my 5th one will be free, which makes it worth it with a 100% point purchase bonus, but not as is. Anyone know the frequency? I am new to Hilton.
Thanks
Thanks
Jul 18, 2016, 10:59 am
#96
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 46
It seems to be something like every two or three months lately.
But the 80% bonus sale is still going through the end of today (11:59 pm ET), so if that's good enough for you, go for it! I wouldn't count on a better sale before your trip. https://secure3.hilton.com/en/hh/cus...t/purchase.htm
But the 80% bonus sale is still going through the end of today (11:59 pm ET), so if that's good enough for you, go for it! I wouldn't count on a better sale before your trip. https://secure3.hilton.com/en/hh/cus...t/purchase.htm
Jul 5, 2017, 2:47 pm
#97
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: MCO
Programs: AA ExPlt, AAdmirals Club, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 47
Hi People!
I am few points away from an award stay, looked at purchasing Honor Points, but no sale right now, $0.01 each. Anyone know when Hilton might be running another sale?
Thanks!
I am few points away from an award stay, looked at purchasing Honor Points, but no sale right now, $0.01 each. Anyone know when Hilton might be running another sale?
Thanks!
Jul 6, 2017, 7:46 am
#98
Join Date: Jul 2015
Programs: HH Diamond, HGVC, WN RR, National Exec, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,057
Did you look at doing a Points & Cash stay or are you looking to get a 5th night free?
Mar 12, 2018, 11:52 am
#105
Join Date: Jul 2015
Programs: HH Diamond, HGVC, WN RR, National Exec, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,057
In early February I got an offer from Hilton to buy points with a 100% bonus thru 3/16. On 3/7 I bought the max they allowed me and they posted to my account within a few hours. Today I get another email from Hilton offering a 80% bonus, also through 3/16. The crazy thing is that it doesn't appear this email was created with any knowledge that I had already bought points as it has my account balance pre-purchase. When I log into my account it says I have purchased the maximum for the year and to check back in 2019. I am aware that I was maxing out for the year, but I have to wonder why would they offer a lower bonus with the same expiration date?