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IHG Rewards MasterCard (2016).
IHG Rewards MasterCard (2016).
IHG Rewards Visa/MC, currently 60K, possibly 80K, pts
Mar 21, 2014, 2:35 pm
#1711
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
The answer to your question is in the wiki at the top of this page (and every page in this thread). It's always a good idea to read a thread's wiki for FAQs before posting a question.
Mar 21, 2014, 2:44 pm
#1712
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 4
Thanks so much for your prompt response. Yes, I saw that on the wiki. I guess I was hoping for other people's personal experience. I just opened the card, and the billing period doesn't end until May, but I made payment as soon as I hit the $1,000 spend. I am hoping not to wait until May (close of the statement) to receive my points. I didn't know whether the points would post within a shorter period after payment, even though the billing period does not end for 1.5 months.
Mar 21, 2014, 3:20 pm
#1713
Used to be garyjr316
Join Date: Feb 2011
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I can confirm that using the DF01 link resulted in a 80K sign up bonus... at least according to the CS rep I talked to 
Mar 21, 2014, 5:17 pm
#1714
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Thanks so much for your prompt response. Yes, I saw that on the wiki. I guess I was hoping for other people's personal experience. I just opened the card, and the billing period doesn't end until May, but I made payment as soon as I hit the $1,000 spend. I am hoping not to wait until May (close of the statement) to receive my points. I didn't know whether the points would post within a shorter period after payment, even though the billing period does not end for 1.5 months.
Your statement date shown online is NOT the actual statement date. For whatever reason, Chase site never is able to show a correct statement date for the FIRST cycle. That date shown online is actually a constantly changing date, i.e. you may see totally different date each time you log in.
Using the phone system you would then find out your real statement date.
Mar 21, 2014, 5:26 pm
#1715
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Okinawa
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The answer is in the wiki (actually, is the entire wiki) for http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...t-pc-visa.html.
Mar 21, 2014, 6:23 pm
#1716
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: IAD
Posts: 166
Applied today using the link in wikki - "There is a new Mastercard application". Had to call for approval and confirmed that it is for 80K points after $1K spend.
Mar 21, 2014, 7:26 pm
#1717
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 751
Got an email from Chase yesterday stating that they have converted my IHG Visa to a Mastercard and I will be getting the new card soon. This actually works out in my favor because I already have a lot of Visa/Amex cards that I keep long term for improving my age of accounts, but no Mastercard (until now that is).
Mar 22, 2014, 12:58 am
#1718
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Got an email from Chase yesterday stating that they have converted my IHG Visa to a Mastercard and I will be getting the new card soon. This actually works out in my favor because I already have a lot of Visa/Amex cards that I keep long term for improving my age of accounts, but no Mastercard (until now that is).
I got this letter from Chase alerting me that my Chase IHG Rewards Club Visa will soon be replaced by a Chase IHG Rewards Club World MasterCard. Technically, if you cancel the Visa card, you can sign up and receive the sign up bonus on the MasterCard. It appears that you have to close your Visa before April 1, otherwise you will automatically be issued the MasterCard and miss out on getting another sign up bonus.
Mar 22, 2014, 7:40 am
#1719
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 370
Actually, Grant received a letter from Chase (posted) outlining the change and he has a strategy to deal with the situation here: http://travelwithgrant.com/2014/03/2...more/#comments
Mar 22, 2014, 8:38 am
#1720
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wine Country, Finger Lakes
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Posts: 1,355
So is the consensus to cancel this card and then apply for the new one for the bonus points?
Both husband and I have the card and he has been using his lately, I have not although I have paid for the annual fee $49 and have applied the free night to an upcoming stay in May.
There is no guarantee that Chase will approve the new application, although Chase has been good to me in the past with up to 5 credit cards in one year.
Both husband and I have the card and he has been using his lately, I have not although I have paid for the annual fee $49 and have applied the free night to an upcoming stay in May.
There is no guarantee that Chase will approve the new application, although Chase has been good to me in the past with up to 5 credit cards in one year.
Mar 22, 2014, 1:35 pm
#1721
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 632
Just closed my account. I'm going to reapply for the MC in April and will let you guys know how it turns out.
Mar 22, 2014, 5:39 pm
#1723
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: LAX
Posts: 2,851
I just cancelled my IHG visa today. I sure hope I will receive a bonus with the new MC
Mar 22, 2014, 8:49 pm
#1724
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