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Do Choice Hotels Rewards Points Expire? Policy & Rules
Everything you need to know about Choice Hotels Rewards point expiration timelines, qualifying activity rules, 4-year hard caps, cancellation windows, and fee schedules.
Choice Hotels Rewards Expiration & Cancellation Summary
Expiration Policy
Points expire after 18 months of inactivity
Cancellation Window
Elite members: 24-hour cancellation window. Non-elites: 48-hour window. Individual hotel policies supersede program rules. Points + Cash: points returned, cash forfeited. Points return within 72 hours
Change & Refund Fees
$0 USD
5 Ways to Prevent Choice Hotels Rewards Points from Expiring
- Swipe a Co-Branded Card: Any purchase on an affiliated credit card generates points activity that resets your clock.
- Transfer Points: Transfer 1,000 points from a flexible credit card partner to trigger fresh account activity.
- Shop or Dine with Partners: Make a small purchase through the loyalty program's shopping or dining portal.
- Complete a Paid Stay or Flight: Even a 1-night inexpensive stay will generate qualifying activity.
- Redeem a Small Reward: Redeeming a fraction of points for a gift card or minor award also counts as activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Choice Hotels Rewards redemption value, transfer rules, and policies:
Do Choice Hotels Rewards points expire?
Points expire after 18 months of inactivity
What counts as qualifying activity to keep Choice Hotels Rewards points active?
Qualifying activities include earning points via co-branded credit card spend, completing an eligible stay/flight, transferring points from a partner, using a dining/shopping portal, or purchasing points.
What is the cancellation policy on Choice Hotels Rewards award bookings?
Elite members: 24-hour cancellation window. Non-elites: 48-hour window. Individual hotel policies supersede program rules. Points + Cash: points returned, cash forfeited. Points return within 72 hours
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