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]
Aug 14, 2016, 6:00 am
#256
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Philly, Madrid
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 2,591
I'm trying to digest tha last 10 pages of posts but still not clear for my situation:
I've had a chase IHG free credit card for well over a decade, but I've rarely used it and don't think I ever got any kind of sign up bonus. Last year they relaced it with some new card (visa to MC or the other way around) but I still have only used the card once or twice in the past few years. So am I eligible to apply for the 80k bonus points card (with the annual fee and free annual night) or do I need to cancel the free card that I have, then wait a period of time, then apply to be eligible for the sign up bonus?
I've had a chase IHG free credit card for well over a decade, but I've rarely used it and don't think I ever got any kind of sign up bonus. Last year they relaced it with some new card (visa to MC or the other way around) but I still have only used the card once or twice in the past few years. So am I eligible to apply for the 80k bonus points card (with the annual fee and free annual night) or do I need to cancel the free card that I have, then wait a period of time, then apply to be eligible for the sign up bonus?
Aug 14, 2016, 6:59 am
#257
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
I'm trying to digest tha last 10 pages of posts but still not clear for my situation:
I've had a chase IHG free credit card for well over a decade, but I've rarely used it and don't think I ever got any kind of sign up bonus. Last year they relaced it with some new card (visa to MC or the other way around) but I still have only used the card once or twice in the past few years. So am I eligible to apply for the 80k bonus points card (with the annual fee and free annual night) or do I need to cancel the free card that I have, then wait a period of time, then apply to be eligible for the sign up bonus?
I've had a chase IHG free credit card for well over a decade, but I've rarely used it and don't think I ever got any kind of sign up bonus. Last year they relaced it with some new card (visa to MC or the other way around) but I still have only used the card once or twice in the past few years. So am I eligible to apply for the 80k bonus points card (with the annual fee and free annual night) or do I need to cancel the free card that I have, then wait a period of time, then apply to be eligible for the sign up bonus?
Teach a man to fish: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showwiki.php?t=1707643
Aug 14, 2016, 10:57 am
#258
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 714
80k point offer finally showed up on my account today when making a dummy booking to Singapore. Cancelled the card almost two weeks ago.
Aug 16, 2016, 7:36 pm
#259
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: L.A.
Programs: WN A-list & CP, Delta GM
Posts: 448
(targeted?) 80K offer
Received the 80K offer in the mail:
Visit ihg.com/80kdm by October 1, 2016 to see if you are targeted.
Visit ihg.com/80kdm by October 1, 2016 to see if you are targeted.
Aug 16, 2016, 7:42 pm
#260
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: L.A.
Programs: WN A-list & CP, Delta GM
Posts: 448
Public 80K!
deleted - the application page is still targeted
Last edited by leonard016; Aug 16, 2016 at 7:48 pm
Aug 20, 2016, 8:40 pm
#261
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,528
What is the minimum CL for this card? I know it's usually $5k for all the Visa Signatures Chase offers.
Aug 20, 2016, 11:54 pm
#262
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: MSP
Posts: 398
Mine was initially at $2500.
I have something like 40k with Chase.
I have something like 40k with Chase.
Aug 21, 2016, 9:58 pm
#263
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Window Seat
Programs: National Executive, HHonors Gold, IHG Platinum, Hyatt Visitor
Posts: 2,495
No minimum CL. Plan accordingly if you are interested in other cards... no use having much CL tied up in this card in my opinion.
This card's $49 annual fee pays for itself with the free night certificate in my opinion and it is worth holding. The properties are often nothing to get excited about but there are a lot of very acceptable properties out there in the IHG network. San Francisco is a particular bright spot for IHG and it will get even brighter once Kimpton's program is integrated into IHG's program.
This card's $49 annual fee pays for itself with the free night certificate in my opinion and it is worth holding. The properties are often nothing to get excited about but there are a lot of very acceptable properties out there in the IHG network. San Francisco is a particular bright spot for IHG and it will get even brighter once Kimpton's program is integrated into IHG's program.
Aug 22, 2016, 11:31 am
#264
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
is chase still matching folks for the 80K bonus these days?
i am not targeted with any 80K mailer, but i would like to apply (but now the link only says 60K) and then SM for matching to 80K bonus later.
i am not targeted with any 80K mailer, but i would like to apply (but now the link only says 60K) and then SM for matching to 80K bonus later.
Aug 22, 2016, 11:34 am
#265
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,843
Chase has been giving me and many people I talk to about matching now. If you didn't originally applied for it they wont match. Chase is getting stingy and cheap
Aug 22, 2016, 11:47 am
#266
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
what do you mean by "didnt originally applied for it"? do you mean you have a better chance of getting a 80K match, if you have had the IHG card previously, and then cancelled later, and now reapplied again?
for me, this is going to be my first time applying and owning the IHG
Aug 22, 2016, 11:56 am
#267
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,843
what do you mean by "didnt originally applied for it"? do you mean you have a better chance of getting a 80K match, if you have had the IHG card previously, and then cancelled later, and now reapplied again?
for me, this is going to be my first time applying and owning the IHG
for me, this is going to be my first time applying and owning the IHG
In my case chase united. My original offer didn't include $100 statement credit. Asked for matching only a month later and chase refused it.
Same for Hyatt $50 statement credit. My original application didn't include it and when I asked they denied it.
Same thing for couple family members.
Couple years ago they were much more willing to match any better offer that came out after I applied. Marriott was one of them. Applied for a 50k bonus and a 70k came out soon after. They matched it all without a problem.
Aug 22, 2016, 12:08 pm
#268
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
ok. just tried my luck anyway and hope for the best
i got this msg screen
"Please call us as soon as possible at U.S. 1-877-260-0087 or International 1-302-594-8200 Mon-Sat 8am-10pm ET and Sunday 10am-9pm ET to discuss your application with a Customer Support Specialist.
Please reference #xxxxxxx when you call."
what does it mean? they need to verify something with me?
should i call or just let it be?
i got this msg screen
"Please call us as soon as possible at U.S. 1-877-260-0087 or International 1-302-594-8200 Mon-Sat 8am-10pm ET and Sunday 10am-9pm ET to discuss your application with a Customer Support Specialist.
Please reference #xxxxxxx when you call."
what does it mean? they need to verify something with me?
should i call or just let it be?
Aug 22, 2016, 12:10 pm
#269
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
as for other cards e.g., hyatt i m not too sure on those.
Aug 22, 2016, 12:13 pm
#270
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,843
Oh! Good luck then.