Feb 16, 2016, 7:59 pm
Last edit by: philemer
This thread is now archived.
Continue the discussion here: HERE
Prior thread: Pre-2016 discussions archived HERE.
Similar thread on IHG Forum here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/intercontinental-hotels-ihg-rewards-club-intercontinental-ambassador/1232030-annual-free-night-cert-ihg-rewards-club-visa-mastercard-23.html Currently, the IHG credit card is NOT subject to Chase's 5/24 restriction.
IMPORTANT NOTE: As of April 2018, a new IHG card is being released. There are changes, including a limit to the value of the annual free night certificate (40,000 point vs. any hotel).
Ongoing discussion can be found here, in the IHG forum.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inte...valuation.html
Existing card members can use "any hotel" certificates that were issued/will be issued prior to April 30th. Any Anniversary Night issued BEFORE May 1, 2018 is still valid at any IHG hotel worldwide.
Certificates issued AFTER May 1 will be under the new T & C's.
From Chase:
Here’s what’s changing
Currently, we award this Anniversary Free Night each year after your anniversary date, and it is redeemable at any IHG property. Going forward, Anniversary Free Nights issued after May 1, 2018, will be redeemable at eligible IHG hotels with a redemption value up to and including 40,000 points.
Here is the list of IHG hotels that will NO LONGER be available for certificate redemption: https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/deals/partner-offers/anniversary-free-night?_PMID=99634986&cm_mmc=CJ-_-4453693-_-7718223-_-www.ihg.com%2Fcontent&glat=AFFI&setPMCookies=true& url=https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/deals/partner-offers/anniversary-free-night
Current public offers, as of 9/1/17
All offers have the following terms/benefits:
Q. Where can I learn more about the annual free-night certificate associated with this card? How long are the certificates good for? Are the certificates revoked if you cancel your Chase card?
A. See Annual Free Night Cert from IHG (Rewards Club) Visa / Mastercard.
Q. Once I meet the $1000 (or $2000) spending requirement, how soon will I receive my bonus points?
Q. Can I apply for this card and earn the bonus after doing so previously?
A. For answers to these and other questions, see the wiki and related discussion in the master discussion thread Applying for Chase Credit Cards, 2017 onward
Q. Will the signup bonus count toward Spire Elite status?
A. No
Continue the discussion here: HERE
Prior thread: Pre-2016 discussions archived HERE.
Similar thread on IHG Forum here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/intercontinental-hotels-ihg-rewards-club-intercontinental-ambassador/1232030-annual-free-night-cert-ihg-rewards-club-visa-mastercard-23.html Currently, the IHG credit card is NOT subject to Chase's 5/24 restriction.
IMPORTANT NOTE: As of April 2018, a new IHG card is being released. There are changes, including a limit to the value of the annual free night certificate (40,000 point vs. any hotel).
Ongoing discussion can be found here, in the IHG forum.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inte...valuation.html
Existing card members can use "any hotel" certificates that were issued/will be issued prior to April 30th. Any Anniversary Night issued BEFORE May 1, 2018 is still valid at any IHG hotel worldwide.
Certificates issued AFTER May 1 will be under the new T & C's.
From Chase:
Update: We’re changing the Anniversary Free Night on your IHG Rewards Club Select Credit Card
On May 1, 2018, we’re changing the Anniversary Free Night benefit associated with your IHG Rewards Club Select Credit Card.Here’s what’s changing
Currently, we award this Anniversary Free Night each year after your anniversary date, and it is redeemable at any IHG property. Going forward, Anniversary Free Nights issued after May 1, 2018, will be redeemable at eligible IHG hotels with a redemption value up to and including 40,000 points.
Here is the list of IHG hotels that will NO LONGER be available for certificate redemption: https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/deals/partner-offers/anniversary-free-night?_PMID=99634986&cm_mmc=CJ-_-4453693-_-7718223-_-www.ihg.com%2Fcontent&glat=AFFI&setPMCookies=true& url=https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/deals/partner-offers/anniversary-free-night
Current public offers, as of 9/1/17
- 60k + 5K AU After spending $1,000 on purchases (landing page; application) (Still live on April 2, 2018 with the $49 renewal fee)
- 60K + 5K AU After spending $1,000 on purchases (landing page; application) (Dead)
- Signup bonus earned after $1,000/$2000 spend in first 3 months
- Starting on the first anniversary of account opening, a free night every year at any [effective with Anniversary Certs issued on 01 May 2018, redeemable only at properties 40,000 points and under] IHG hotel. (Cert may be redeemed online.)
- 5 points per $ spent at IHG hotels
- 2 points per $ spent on gas, groceries and dining
- 1 point per $ on everything else
- 10% points rebate on any redemptions. ("Please allow 4 to 6 weeks after Reward Night stay for rebated points to be deposited into your account")
- No fee 1st year, then $49.
- No foreign transaction fees.
- IHG Platinum status for as long as you hold the card.
A. See Annual Free Night Cert from IHG (Rewards Club) Visa / Mastercard.
Q. Once I meet the $1000 (or $2000) spending requirement, how soon will I receive my bonus points?
Q. Can I apply for this card and earn the bonus after doing so previously?
A. For answers to these and other questions, see the wiki and related discussion in the master discussion thread Applying for Chase Credit Cards, 2017 onward
Q. Will the signup bonus count toward Spire Elite status?
A. No
IHG Rewards MasterCard [now 60,000 pts]
Feb 10, 2016, 11:22 pm
#46
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Posts: 286
So I applied for this card back in January 2014 and it looks like my bonus points posted on 2/23/14. So if I apply for this card after 2/24/16 and get approved I should be eligible for the sign-up bonus again right?
Feb 11, 2016, 8:56 am
#48
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: AUS
Programs: Hilton HHonors Gold
Posts: 66
Looks like 5/24 rule will apply to this card soon
https://www.reddit.com/r/churning/co...ded_cards_too/
https://www.reddit.com/r/churning/co...ded_cards_too/
Feb 11, 2016, 9:19 am
#49
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 315
I noticed something interesting in my IHG account. Only those points from 2x category in last stmt was posted, but 5x at IHG wasn't. Does anyone have similar issue?
Feb 11, 2016, 9:27 am
#50
Join Date: Dec 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist | Marriott Titanium | Hilton Diamond
Posts: 155
Couldn't get the link to work, but called the 877 number and received the 80K offer.
Feb 11, 2016, 8:25 pm
#52
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,760
Do you mean the 5x spend at IHG not showing as 5x earning on your Chase statement or the 5x spend did not show up in your IHG account?
Feb 13, 2016, 10:38 am
#54
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: 718
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, IHG Diamond
Posts: 967
So I went to make a reservation and saw them target me for an 80K +$50 credit offer. That is pretty amazing but it is targeted as it will redirect you to the 60k if you do not qualify. Of course, I already have the IHG cc so unless I can get 2!!!? It would be amazing if that was possible haha https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg...plus?CELL=6ZZN
Feb 14, 2016, 11:30 am
#55
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 5,651
Great discussions with much helpful info: has anyone initially only received the 60,000 points and when called to get correction to 80,000 and asked about the $50 : did they also receive the $50?
Feb 14, 2016, 3:41 pm
#57
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 3,072
Re: #2655, Chase never adds the cash.
Re: #2658, why post replies like that when a *five-word* reply would have answered the question?
Re: #2658, why post replies like that when a *five-word* reply would have answered the question?
Feb 14, 2016, 4:37 pm
#58
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,760
I read a post on a thread in the MS forumthe other day that is a great one
The poster said to a person who asked the questions that have been asked umpteen times, as recently as a day or 2 ago.
He said, FT is a Public Library full of resources. It is up to the users to use this resource.
Besides, it is better to learn how to fish then want others keep feeding you.
Have some common sense, use some brain, instead of just asking questions and wanting quick answers without putting in any efforts. That would go a long way on anything in one's life.
Feb 14, 2016, 4:41 pm
#59
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Posts: 3,072
This is a discussion board. It's absurd to expect people to read a 67-page thread to get basic info.
Feb 14, 2016, 4:44 pm
#60
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,760
The same question and answer are literally on the SAME page the latest question is posted. One extra page back there are several real life examples on what Chase has answered.
Reading the past few pages are too much of an expection? In this case, it is on the same page and just one more page back... Seriously.
Precisely this is a community, people should learn it is Give and Take. People should not always just Take. Reading the thread for a few pages on the recent development would be a Give, to show one has put in some efforts at least to try to find the information.
You want to argue for argument sake, then keep argue. But what you are arguing just show you have not a sense on how a community should work.