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Buying points – how long to credit?

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  • 19th March 2023 at 19:54
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    The real Swiss Tony 650 posts

    Hi,

    Bought some points on Thursday. The message said they would credit to my account within I thin 72hrs but here we are 4 days later and no points. Anyone have any experience of why this might be or how long these are taking? I got a receipt and the transaction is showing as pending on my credit card.

    Thanks

    19th March 2023 at 19:59
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    AnotherUser 182 posts

    For me it was instant, or within minutes at least

    19th March 2023 at 22:15
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    Harrier25 848 posts

    Instant for me too a couple of weeks ago.

    20th March 2023 at 07:03
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    #469210
    The real Swiss Tony 650 posts

    OK thanks. Am unsure whether I want to chase this up and draw interest to my account before the end of the month – but will be hugely annoyed if the redemption I’m eyeing gets more expensive. I see I have to chase with IHG, not points.com…

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