Extend Accor Points Life with New Orange Travel eSIM Partnership
ALL Accor, the loyalty program for hotel brands like Novotel, ibis, and Sofitel, has introduced a new eSim partnership with Orange Travel. This collaboration allows members to earn 3 ALL Accor points for every €1 equivalent spent on an eSim, providing a practical new avenue for points accumulation.
The primary benefit of this partnership, while not inherently thrilling, addresses a significant challenge for Accor members: points expiry. Accor's loyalty scheme mandates an ‘earn' transaction every 12 months to prevent the loss of all accumulated points. Although less stringent than its previous requirement of a hotel stay, maintaining an active account can still be difficult due to a limited number of partners. The eSim option offers a cheap and convenient solution, as purchasing an eSim for as little as $5 can extend an Accor points balance for another year.
Orange Travel, described as Orange's international connectivity service, provides seamless mobile internet access globally through convenient eSIM options, competitive rates, and reliable coverage in over 200 destinations. This makes it a practical choice for travelers needing to stay connected abroad.
A minor uncertainty, which could be considered a low-level risk, is whether the points are credited immediately upon eSim purchase or if activation is required. This detail is not yet clear. For those seeking alternative methods to keep points alive, transferring 4,500 Avios via Qatar Airways Privilege Club is an option but is generally considered a poor deal. Accor also operates an online shopping portal, though points from these transactions can take several months to post. The eSim partnership thus stands out as an easy and cost-effective way to manage points expiry.
(Source: https://www.headforpoints.com/2025/10/14/earn-accor-points-with-an-esim/)
