How Choice Privileges earns and redeems, what 2026’s new Titanium tier changes, what a free night really costs in points, what your balance is worth — and when cashing out beats holding it.
Choice Privileges is the loyalty program for Choice Hotels International, one of the largest hotel franchisors in the world. Its portfolio spans 22 brands across economy, midscale, and upscale segments: Comfort Inn/Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Clarion Pointe, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, MainStay Suites, WoodSpring Suites, Suburban Studios, Everhome Suites, the boutique Ascend Collection, and the upscale Cambria Hotels — plus, since Choice acquired Radisson Hotels Americas in 2023, the Radisson Americas brands: Radisson, Radisson Blu (Americas), Radisson Individuals, Radisson RED, Radisson Collection, Park Plaza, Park Inn, and Country Inn & Suites.
2026 program changes are meaningful: Choice lowered its elite-status thresholds across the board — Silver status now requires just 5 qualifying nights in a calendar year — and introduced a new Titanium tier above Diamond. Titanium’s signature perk is the Titanium Travel Award, an annual benefit letting eligible members redeem one award stay at select premium properties for 50% fewer points than the standard rate.
NerdWallet’s standing valuation puts Choice points at about 0.8 cents each on average, with the best redemptions — a well-chosen Choice-brand stay, especially during off-peak periods — reaching roughly 1.3 cents per point. That’s a real spread, and it means the same balance can be worth 60% more or less depending entirely on how (and where) you redeem it.
CFMM’s current buying window for Choice Privileges points is promotion-based rather than a fixed year-round number. As of August 2026, quotes start at a 70,000-point minimum, with active promotional pricing on balances up to 110,000 points; larger balances are quoted individually. Get a same-day quote for your exact number rather than relying on a published rate that may have moved.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| 22 brands across 7,500+ properties in 46 countries | Average point value (~0.8¢) trails many major hotel programs |
| 2026 Titanium tier + lower thresholds make elite status easier to reach | Best value requires targeting off-peak economy-brand stays specifically |
| Base 10 points/$1 plus 10%-50% elite bonus | Non-hotel redemptions (gift cards, merchandise) are consistently poor value |
| Radisson Americas brands added real portfolio breadth in 2023 | Points can expire with account inactivity — check your terms |
| CFMM buys balances from 70,000 points | Standard buy-rate is promotion-based, not a fixed year-round number |
Choice points are genuinely useful if you regularly stay at Comfort, Cambria, or one of the Radisson Americas brands. But for a lot of members, that’s not the case — and that’s when selling is worth considering:
Cash For My Miles buys Choice Privileges points for cash — same-day quote, no fees, and you’re paid before we redeem.
Choice Privileges is the loyalty program for Choice Hotels’ 22 brands (Comfort, Quality, Sleep Inn, Cambria, Ascend Collection, and the Radisson Americas brands, among others). In 2026 the program lowered elite-status thresholds — Silver status now takes just 5 qualifying nights — and added a new Titanium tier above Diamond, which includes an annual Titanium Travel Award good for 50% off an award stay at select premium properties.
NerdWallet values Choice Privileges points at an average of about 0.8 cents each. The best redemptions — booking a Choice-brand stay directly with points, especially at economy properties during off-peak periods — can get you closer to 1.3 cents per point. Cash back, gift cards, and other non-hotel redemptions land well below that.
Choice Privileges points can expire with account inactivity; check your account’s current activity date, since Choice’s inactivity window and any elite-status exemptions can change. The safest move if you’re not using the account is to either post a qualifying transaction or convert the balance to cash before it lapses.
Yes. Cash For My Miles buys Choice Privileges points — as of August 2026, quotes start at a 70,000-point minimum, with promotional pricing available on balances up to 110,000 points and larger balances quoted individually. Get a same-day quote to see your exact number.
Most sellers are paid within 1 to 3 days after a quick verification step, and payment goes out before we redeem the points. Start with a same-day quote to see your offer.
Cash For My Miles has bought miles and points since 2004 and holds a 4.8 Trustpilot rating. The process is handled securely, there are no fees taken from your payout, and you get a no-obligation quote before deciding anything.
This guide is for general information only and reflects program details and point valuations as of August 2026; Choice Privileges earning rates, redemption levels, and expiration policy can change. Cash For My Miles is an independent points buyer and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Choice Hotels International. Choice Privileges and all associated brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
