Originally Posted by
Tony300S
FINALLY just applied and was approved for my IHG Premier Card (Offer: 80K Points after $2k Spend) with a $24K CR. I was at 4/24 with Chase so figured I should double down and combine the credit inquiry, so I got the Freedom Unlimited as well.
As a IHG Spire AMB and an existing IHG Select card holder, this new card should stretch my points and options a bit further.
So with both IHG cards combined here are the reward details listing:
- $138 Total Annual Fee
- Automatic Platinum Status
- 10 X Points per $1 Spend @ IHG
- 2 X Anniversary Free Nights (now capped at 40K points)
- 10% Reward Points Rebate (Select Card)
- 4th Reward Night Free (Premier Card)
- FREE Global Entry/TSA Pre Fee (Premier Card)
- 20% Off Reward Points Purchases (Premier Card)
I don't plan to ever spend much on the Premier card besides an occasional IHG night after the sign-on bonus....I have my newish Chase trifecta (CSP/Ink Cash/Freedom Unlimited) for all that. ^
A useful summary, thanks. I have been toying with whether to keep both myself and I think it's worth it even with the devalued free nights if you're likely to use them.
I tend to personally stay in IHG and get to pay myself so can get the 10x. A night @ $49 fee sems a good deal.