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IHG Rewards MasterCard (2016).
IHG Rewards MasterCard (2016).
IHG Rewards Visa/MC, currently 60K, possibly 80K, pts
Feb 18, 2014, 10:44 am
#1531
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 406
The points posted last night for me. I applied to the card in November with the current link.
I took my time with the spending requirement, but nevertheless, got the points.
Happy camper!
I took my time with the spending requirement, but nevertheless, got the points.
Happy camper!
Feb 18, 2014, 11:09 am
#1532
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 429
Loving this card so far. It's great for short weekend trips. Holiday Inn Express is much better than I expected, and the breakfast is included, so we're happy!
So far spent 6 nights using point breaks, but because of the 10% back and other bonuses I'm still at around 70k points. This card is awesome!
So far spent 6 nights using point breaks, but because of the 10% back and other bonuses I'm still at around 70k points. This card is awesome!
Feb 18, 2014, 11:11 am
#1533
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: PHX
Programs: AA, SPG, UR
Posts: 329
Could someone please answer since I have similar question.. I hold a Chase PC from beginning of Feb 2012 with the $49 AF. Is this product (IHG) considered different, so I can apply for this and get approved for 85K?
If I got the Priority Club card within the year and it's still active would I be able to sign up and get the bonus for the IHG card or will Chase consider it the same card?
Even if I could is there a 100K points cap that it wouldn't help me anyway?
What about signing my wife up for the card and giving my IHG rewards # on the app so the points would go to my account.
Thank you.
Even if I could is there a 100K points cap that it wouldn't help me anyway?
What about signing my wife up for the card and giving my IHG rewards # on the app so the points would go to my account.
Thank you.
Feb 18, 2014, 6:40 pm
#1534
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,762
No. it is the same product despite the reward program has changed name.
Feb 18, 2014, 9:05 pm
#1535
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 3
Data Point, Just applied for card through link. had PC card about two years ago. I was instantly approved tonight. Called Chase they said I would get the 80,000 point offer 
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Feb 19, 2014, 12:38 am
#1536
Join Date: May 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: Delta Plat IHG Dia, Hyatt Discoverist, Hilton Gold, Marriott Plat, Global Entry, TSA ✓
Posts: 110
Feb 19, 2014, 5:42 am
#1537
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
Also, I wouldn't rely on a CSR to know whether you'll get the bonus this time. Better to report once the points post (or when you receive the dreaded "no churn for you" letter).
Feb 19, 2014, 11:34 am
#1538
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,762
It does not matter. The frontline CSR only sees the offer you applied for, they have NO idea of the behind the scene working that Chase system would do, i.e. DENIES bonus for repeated applications (that have not had enough time lapse.)
Chase would actually send you a postcard to inform you you are not eligible for bonuses if its system determines you are not eligible, whatever the front line CSR told you notwithstanding.
Based on data points posted on the Chase card application thread, albeit scanty, we could assume that 2 years lapse from previous bonuses, seem good enough for United, CSP, and IHG cards. Not enough in Marriott and BA cards. No idea on the MR card but 3 years lapse seems to work with BA card.
Agree with you, OP should not rely on what CSR said, but please report back the outcome one way or the other. He stands a good chance to get it again, but it has absolutely NOTHING to do with what the front line CSR told him. Again, the front line only sees what offer he applied for, but have no idea / no say, whether a repeat bonus would be awarded or not - it is all in Chase system, a black box if you will, but we could guess based on repeaters' reports.
Chase would actually send you a postcard to inform you you are not eligible for bonuses if its system determines you are not eligible, whatever the front line CSR told you notwithstanding.
That's a bit vague. You closed your PC card 2 years ago? Applied for it 2 years ago but later closed it? The specifics matter.
Also, I wouldn't rely on a CSR to know whether you'll get the bonus this time. Better to report once the points post (or when you receive the dreaded "no churn for you" letter).
Also, I wouldn't rely on a CSR to know whether you'll get the bonus this time. Better to report once the points post (or when you receive the dreaded "no churn for you" letter).
Agree with you, OP should not rely on what CSR said, but please report back the outcome one way or the other. He stands a good chance to get it again, but it has absolutely NOTHING to do with what the front line CSR told him. Again, the front line only sees what offer he applied for, but have no idea / no say, whether a repeat bonus would be awarded or not - it is all in Chase system, a black box if you will, but we could guess based on repeaters' reports.
Feb 19, 2014, 8:00 pm
#1539
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Teaneck, NJ
Programs: SPG Gold, HHonors Gold, IHG Platinum, Marriott Silver
Posts: 699
It does not matter. The frontline CSR only sees the offer you applied for, they have NO idea of the behind the scene working that Chase system would do, i.e. DENIES bonus for repeated applications (that have not had enough time lapse.)
Chase would actually send you a postcard to inform you you are not eligible for bonuses if its system determines you are not eligible, whatever the front line CSR told you notwithstanding.
Based on data points posted on the Chase card application thread, albeit scanty, we could assume that 2 years lapse from previous bonuses, seem good enough for United, CSP, and IHG cards. Not enough in Marriott and BA cards. No idea on the MR card but 3 years lapse seems to work with BA card.
Agree with you, OP should not rely on what CSR said, but please report back the outcome one way or the other. He stands a good chance to get it again, but it has absolutely NOTHING to do with what the front line CSR told him. Again, the front line only sees what offer he applied for, but have no idea / no say, whether a repeat bonus would be awarded or not - it is all in Chase system, a black box if you will, but we could guess based on repeaters' reports.
Chase would actually send you a postcard to inform you you are not eligible for bonuses if its system determines you are not eligible, whatever the front line CSR told you notwithstanding.
Based on data points posted on the Chase card application thread, albeit scanty, we could assume that 2 years lapse from previous bonuses, seem good enough for United, CSP, and IHG cards. Not enough in Marriott and BA cards. No idea on the MR card but 3 years lapse seems to work with BA card.
Agree with you, OP should not rely on what CSR said, but please report back the outcome one way or the other. He stands a good chance to get it again, but it has absolutely NOTHING to do with what the front line CSR told him. Again, the front line only sees what offer he applied for, but have no idea / no say, whether a repeat bonus would be awarded or not - it is all in Chase system, a black box if you will, but we could guess based on repeaters' reports.
Feb 20, 2014, 3:55 pm
#1540
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: IAD
Programs: UA GS, Avis CHM, Marriott & SPG & PC Plat., Hyatt & Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,547
Data point, Applied 7 days ago and got instantly approved via the 80k link. Card received today. I called and they confirmed the 80k bonus.
Feb 20, 2014, 11:36 pm
#1541
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,762
I know about the mechanism for the Marriott cards but if it is brought upfront like you do now, soon this would disappear, too.
Without that loophole, Marriott cards do not behave the same way as the 24 months laps "sanctioned" by Chase, on the CSP and UA cards - which to many, are more valuable than the Marriott card bonus - at least before the UA devaluation.
Feb 21, 2014, 2:37 pm
#1542
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 3,677
When you claim that, it is for all Chase cards or just the Marriott?
I know about the mechanism for the Marriott cards but if it is brought upfront like you do now, soon this would disappear, too.
Without that loophole, Marriott cards do not behave the same way as the 24 months laps "sanctioned" by Chase, on the CSP and UA cards - which to many, are more valuable than the Marriott card bonus - at least before the UA devaluation.
I know about the mechanism for the Marriott cards but if it is brought upfront like you do now, soon this would disappear, too.
Without that loophole, Marriott cards do not behave the same way as the 24 months laps "sanctioned" by Chase, on the CSP and UA cards - which to many, are more valuable than the Marriott card bonus - at least before the UA devaluation.
Feb 21, 2014, 5:54 pm
#1543
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,762
No idea. We would only know when someone posts his/her experience on getting repeat bonus. The STICKY on Applying Chase Cards is where I have seen positive data points on CSP and UA.
Though I would venture to say, 24 months seem to be a good starting point to test - this is because AMEX literally makes it official and Chase is following AMEX's lead but short of making it a standard policy. probably due to Chase has more affinity cards and the partners have some say in how their cards would be handled. You definitely see that being demonstrated in the UA card such that if you have an active UA card, you would NOT see an UA card offer unless you use incognito browsing.
Though I would venture to say, 24 months seem to be a good starting point to test - this is because AMEX literally makes it official and Chase is following AMEX's lead but short of making it a standard policy. probably due to Chase has more affinity cards and the partners have some say in how their cards would be handled. You definitely see that being demonstrated in the UA card such that if you have an active UA card, you would NOT see an UA card offer unless you use incognito browsing.
Feb 22, 2014, 9:26 pm
#1545
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 920
Does platinum status come with the $1k spend or upon approval for the card?