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IHG Rewards MasterCard (2016).
IHG Rewards MasterCard (2016).
IHG Rewards Visa/MC, currently 60K, possibly 80K, pts
Nov 9, 2015, 9:54 am
#2551
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
RNE, refusing to stay at a hotel that would rent a room to a person like me.
Nov 10, 2015, 1:32 am
#2552
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Cary, NC
Posts: 108
Data point: I canceled my card on 10/16 after the annual free night was posted to my IHG account. I held the card for about 3 years and paid the annual fee twice.
Just a few days after cancellation, I saw another 80,000 points, $1,000 spending in 3 months offer under "My Message" section on my IHG account page. I applied the card and got instant approval on 10/30. I will give an update once I get those 80,000 points.
Just a few days after cancellation, I saw another 80,000 points, $1,000 spending in 3 months offer under "My Message" section on my IHG account page. I applied the card and got instant approval on 10/30. I will give an update once I get those 80,000 points.
Nov 10, 2015, 11:18 am
#2553
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
Data point: I canceled my card on 10/16 after the annual free night was posted to my IHG account. I held the card for about 3 years and paid the annual fee twice.
Just a few days after cancellation, I saw another 80,000 points, $1,000 spending in 3 months offer under "My Message" section on my IHG account page. I applied the card and got instant approval on 10/30. I will give an update once I get those 80,000 points.
Just a few days after cancellation, I saw another 80,000 points, $1,000 spending in 3 months offer under "My Message" section on my IHG account page. I applied the card and got instant approval on 10/30. I will give an update once I get those 80,000 points.
Nov 10, 2015, 12:28 pm
#2554
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 429
Don't assume you will receive the worst room in the house. I have had pretty good luck using points for rooms. That said, don't be reluctant to ask for a better room, if you find the accomodations unacceptable. In any case, you can always ask for a paid upgrade. Let the desk clerk tell you if miles will work, or if only cash will do. Be polite, of course, and be reasonable. You're not going to get the penthouse—unless you pay for it, of course.
RNE, refusing to stay at a hotel that would rent a room to a person like me.
RNE, refusing to stay at a hotel that would rent a room to a person like me.
Nov 10, 2015, 4:22 pm
#2555
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Cary, NC
Posts: 108
I wanted to wait a few months as well until I found this offer. It was like that IHG just wouldn't let me go.
Two days after being approved, this offer under "My Message" was gone. Guess IHG and Chase communicate with each other really well.
Two days after being approved, this offer under "My Message" was gone. Guess IHG and Chase communicate with each other really well.Please do. I just ditched my IHG card that I paid AF for the 4 or 5 years. So both you and I qualify for another bonus. Though I want to wait a few more months as I want to get the BA card first (would be eligible by Dec) and I am up to the max Chase would give, so most likely no instant approval unless I reduce the lines on Inks. Never know there would be card offer under "My Message". Thanks for posting this.
Nov 10, 2015, 5:47 pm
#2556
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
I saw that offer in my account too. It shows up in 2 places - the place you saw it as well as the bottom of My Offer Status as a banner ad. I need to resist it because I know I would not get an instant approval until I can figure out where I should reduce CL.
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Nov 12, 2015, 8:51 am
#2557
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 264
Its been 10 days since Chase posted it points to my wife's IHG account the points are not showing up. I sent a email to IHG and they are saying they will process the points within 2 days and they are not seeing anything from there end. I sent a message to Chase and they are saying they sent the points, how do i resolve this issue ?
Nov 12, 2015, 9:14 am
#2558
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: ORD (formerly SAN)
Programs: Hilton Diamond; IHG Platinum; Bonvoy Gold; AA Platinum Pro and United Premier Silver (DH = AA EXP)
Posts: 1,929
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Are you serious? I don't think anyone is going to risk having their account shut down so you can participate in IHG's promo.
Are you serious? I don't think anyone is going to risk having their account shut down so you can participate in IHG's promo.
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Nov 12, 2015, 9:58 am
#2559
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
Its been 10 days since Chase posted it points to my wife's IHG account the points are not showing up. I sent a email to IHG and they are saying they will process the points within 2 days and they are not seeing anything from there end. I sent a message to Chase and they are saying they sent the points, how do i resolve this issue ?
You have to keep following up with both sides. Tell Chase IHG has not seen the points on their end.
Just make sure the correct IHG account number is attached to the Chase card.
Similar thing happens to my husband's Marriott biz card. Chase said it has sent the bonus on 11/03, but told to wait 7 biz days. Marriott rep said not to worry the pts there but to wait 3 biz days. That was on 11/10. pts still not in his Marriott account as of today 11/12. Reps at Marriott at least are US-based and the guy gave me his name and extension number because Marriott Reward customer service is NOT a toll free call!.
Nov 13, 2015, 7:23 am
#2560
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SAN
Programs: HH (Dia), Bonvoy (Plat), IHG (Plat)
Posts: 244
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1. Any Mastercard in your name should work.
2. Bigger prizes require "Verification" - meaning that they will probably want a look at "Your" Mastercard and will deny you the prize if you don't have one.
3. I hope everyone on here is sensible enough not to give out part of their CC numbers!
1. Any Mastercard in your name should work.
2. Bigger prizes require "Verification" - meaning that they will probably want a look at "Your" Mastercard and will deny you the prize if you don't have one.
3. I hope everyone on here is sensible enough not to give out part of their CC numbers!
Last edited by philemer; Nov 13, 2015 at 3:13 pm
Nov 13, 2015, 3:27 pm
#2561
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 12,083
Let's funnel all discussions of IHG contests here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...mbassador-426/
Nov 13, 2015, 6:51 pm
#2562
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: LAX
Posts: 650
Dec 2, 2015, 10:34 pm
#2563
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: 718
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, IHG Diamond
Posts: 967
So IHG has the 80k landing page but when you try to apply, it brings you to the 60k offer page.
My friend applied anyways and spent the $1k and got 60k posted to IHG acct. Called up IHG/CHASE and asked why it was not 80k. CS rep sent a note to marketing if 80k offer was honorable. 1-2 weeks later friend receives letter from marketing approving the extra 20k which showed up on IHG account a few days later.
YMMV
My friend applied anyways and spent the $1k and got 60k posted to IHG acct. Called up IHG/CHASE and asked why it was not 80k. CS rep sent a note to marketing if 80k offer was honorable. 1-2 weeks later friend receives letter from marketing approving the extra 20k which showed up on IHG account a few days later.
YMMV
Dec 3, 2015, 2:40 pm
#2564
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
So IHG has the 80k landing page but when you try to apply, it brings you to the 60k offer page.
My friend applied anyways and spent the $1k and got 60k posted to IHG acct. Called up IHG/CHASE and asked why it was not 80k. CS rep sent a note to marketing if 80k offer was honorable. 1-2 weeks later friend receives letter from marketing approving the extra 20k which showed up on IHG account a few days later.
YMMV
My friend applied anyways and spent the $1k and got 60k posted to IHG acct. Called up IHG/CHASE and asked why it was not 80k. CS rep sent a note to marketing if 80k offer was honorable. 1-2 weeks later friend receives letter from marketing approving the extra 20k which showed up on IHG account a few days later.
YMMV
Dec 3, 2015, 5:28 pm
#2565
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: 718
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, IHG Diamond
Posts: 967
The thing was either apply for 60k or wait till whenever the 80k might come back (non-targeted/public) but I told him that waiting will cost you time in obtaining the free annual night (Which I value at 50K) [Sure you pay the $49 AF but well worth it as we all know]
But he called for that addtl 20k and gave it a shot and worked in his favor