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IHG Rewards MasterCard (2016).
IHG Rewards MasterCard (2016).
IHG Rewards Visa/MC, currently 60K, possibly 80K, pts
Jan 8, 2013, 7:10 am
#961
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: DC Area
Programs: AA, DL, UA, US, HA, CC, IHC, HH, SPG, PC, TY, AARP, Partridge in a pear tree...
Posts: 26
Okay... here's mine:
I was approved on 21st, got the card on the 24th, first purchase on the 26th.
Just got off the phone with CS who says, "to get the 80,000 points you must spend $1000 in the first 103 days."
Have $300-ish on this card and will hold it there until the statement closing date just to see where it all lands. 1k's not the problem... but if they're saying 1k and paying on first purchase, that'd be good to know too.
I was approved on 21st, got the card on the 24th, first purchase on the 26th.
Just got off the phone with CS who says, "to get the 80,000 points you must spend $1000 in the first 103 days."
Have $300-ish on this card and will hold it there until the statement closing date just to see where it all lands. 1k's not the problem... but if they're saying 1k and paying on first purchase, that'd be good to know too.
Jan 8, 2013, 9:10 am
#962
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 19
I am assuming you are referring to the first billing statement.
Yup. I have Chase bank account and was able to see the activity before the first statement. The points were awarded. I spent like almost $40 on gas and groceries.
Yup. I have Chase bank account and was able to see the activity before the first statement. The points were awarded. I spent like almost $40 on gas and groceries.
Jan 8, 2013, 1:35 pm
#963
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,037
Okay... here's mine:
I was approved on 21st, got the card on the 24th, first purchase on the 26th.
Just got off the phone with CS who says, "to get the 80,000 points you must spend $1000 in the first 103 days."
Have $300-ish on this card and will hold it there until the statement closing date just to see where it all lands. 1k's not the problem... but if they're saying 1k and paying on first purchase, that'd be good to know too.
I was approved on 21st, got the card on the 24th, first purchase on the 26th.
Just got off the phone with CS who says, "to get the 80,000 points you must spend $1000 in the first 103 days."
Have $300-ish on this card and will hold it there until the statement closing date just to see where it all lands. 1k's not the problem... but if they're saying 1k and paying on first purchase, that'd be good to know too.
Jan 8, 2013, 5:20 pm
#964
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Florida:)
Programs: AA, HH, SPG, UA
Posts: 269
Is everyone still applying from the link on the first post? I'm assuming its 80k with $1k spend, but when I look on the priority club website it says 60k. So just wanted to be sure.
Also, is the first year still waived?
Also, is the first year still waived?
Jan 8, 2013, 6:46 pm
#965
Join Date: May 2009
Location: HNL
Programs: HA, DL, UA, PC Gold, A/club Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Pl
Posts: 1,461
i applied on 12/3 and they told me its 1k in spending..but i didn't meet 1k (made it to 700$ at statement closing) and it gave me the 80k..i'm still gonna cover the last bit though..
Jan 8, 2013, 7:09 pm
#966
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: East or West
Posts: 388
I applied through the link 12/31. Got the card today. Rep says 80K after $1K in 103 days, first yr free.
Jan 8, 2013, 7:24 pm
#967
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Florida:)
Programs: AA, HH, SPG, UA
Posts: 269
Jan 8, 2013, 9:36 pm
#968
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1
first post! I applied on 12/16 and got instant approval; when I called, the $1k minimum was confirmed. I did NOT receive the bonus yet even though I had 1st statement already billed (~$200) and thus will make up the $1k for the next cycle.
My priority club status has not been updated to platinum-- it says 6-8 weeks on the emails, but is this usual for the status to take so long? Thanks!
My priority club status has not been updated to platinum-- it says 6-8 weeks on the emails, but is this usual for the status to take so long? Thanks!
Jan 11, 2013, 9:25 am
#969
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Phoenix area
Programs: AA, SWA, most hotel programs
Posts: 356
Problems applying
My husband just tried applying via the OP link and Chase didn't receive the application. They told him to try a second time and immediately call them. Again, they didn't get the application. Chase said they have a been having a problem with online applications all week (the problem started this week) and they will get back to him in a couple of days.
Jan 11, 2013, 3:16 pm
#970
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 22
Just tried both links and they don't work for me.....
Jan 11, 2013, 4:31 pm
#971
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: San Diego
Programs: IC Platinum Ambassador, UA Mileage Plus, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 852
My husband just tried applying via the OP link and Chase didn't receive the application. They told him to try a second time and immediately call them. Again, they didn't get the application. Chase said they have a been having a problem with online applications all week (the problem started this week) and they will get back to him in a couple of days.
sdcarver
Jan 11, 2013, 4:55 pm
#972
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Florida:)
Programs: AA, HH, SPG, UA
Posts: 269
My husband just applied from the first link and got an instant approval! Although, the page didnt mention anything about the CL, only a bank reference#.
Jan 13, 2013, 12:44 pm
#973
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: SPG Gold, Hilton Diamon, IHG Spire
Posts: 374
Jan 13, 2013, 1:13 pm
#974
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 31
I applied using the link on the first page on 1/11/13. Received instant approval. Called and confirmed that the sign up bonus was 80k after 1k spend. CSR said they would rush the card out to me within two days.
Jan 13, 2013, 3:42 pm
#975
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 447
Dec 19 approval, 1st purchase = 80k posted for DW.
