In Australia we are treated as second rate citizens compared to the USA. We pay MORE for every point we buy compared to those living in the USA. For every point we buy we have to pay in US Dollars. The conversion rate is not good and on top you have international bank charges. When one complains one receives a polite reply but no satisfaction. Do your own calculations and see how little value is attached to buying extra points even when IHG is so GENEROUS that they offer 100%, 75% benefits. One would think that in this time of COVID in Australia and hotel occupancy so low, there would be a special offer for Aussies!
