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 29, 2016, 10:35 pm
#286
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,840
Aug 30, 2016, 12:34 am
#289
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 28
is anyone willing to share the screenshot for the 80K offer, or 80K + $50 offer?
please kindly PM me if you do and dont feel comfortable sharing in forum.
i wasnt able to get that offer, but did apply for the regular 60K + $50 offer anyway bc i need IHG points in the next 6 months.
but trying to SM Chase to match the offer now. i dont know if i will be successful though past data points seems optimistic.
please kindly PM me if you do and dont feel comfortable sharing in forum.
i wasnt able to get that offer, but did apply for the regular 60K + $50 offer anyway bc i need IHG points in the next 6 months.
but trying to SM Chase to match the offer now. i dont know if i will be successful though past data points seems optimistic.
Aug 31, 2016, 3:47 am
#290
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
Very unlikely that they will match a targeted offer. Another option for accumulating IHG points is to open BoA Virgin Atlantic CC's and then just transfer them over to IHG at a 1:1 ratio. Not the greatest ratio, but it's extremely easy to score 25k Virgin Atlantic miles. 20k on initial purchase and an extra 5k for adding a couple AU's.
anyway, chase SM said they will match me for the 80K offer, but $50 statement credit will need to be rebilled. so basically , it's either
* 60K + $50 SC
OR
* 80K + $0 SC
Aug 31, 2016, 3:53 am
#291
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
sorry, what is this status matching to Hilton Diamond? i m just getting serious on all these hotel programs so appreciate being patient with me.
my understanding is my Chase IHG card now gives me IHG Platinum
https://hiltonhhonors.hiltonapps.com/
so, now what do i need to do to be matched to Hilton Diamond?
is it
* show proof of current IHG status (platinum)
* show proof of past stay with IHG
* then stay with Hilton 8 separate times?
my understanding is my Chase IHG card now gives me IHG Platinum
https://hiltonhhonors.hiltonapps.com/
so, now what do i need to do to be matched to Hilton Diamond?
is it
* show proof of current IHG status (platinum)
* show proof of past stay with IHG
* then stay with Hilton 8 separate times?
Aug 31, 2016, 10:45 am
#292
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Denver
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 94
sorry, what is this status matching to Hilton Diamond? i m just getting serious on all these hotel programs so appreciate being patient with me.
my understanding is my Chase IHG card now gives me IHG Platinum
https://hiltonhhonors.hiltonapps.com/
so, now what do i need to do to be matched to Hilton Diamond?
is it
1. show proof of current IHG status (platinum)
2. show proof of past stay with IHG
3. then stay with Hilton 8 separate times?
my understanding is my Chase IHG card now gives me IHG Platinum
https://hiltonhhonors.hiltonapps.com/
so, now what do i need to do to be matched to Hilton Diamond?
is it
1. show proof of current IHG status (platinum)
2. show proof of past stay with IHG
3. then stay with Hilton 8 separate times?
3 should get it extended until March 2018.
At least, that's how I understand it. I could be wrong.
Aug 31, 2016, 1:48 pm
#293
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Denver
Programs: UA Silver
Posts: 94
Anyone know if there is any way to get IHG to expedite the upgrade of my rewards account to Plat Elite faster?
I tried calling them and the CSA said no, but I'm really hoping to have this in place in time to get matched by Hilton before a trip coming up.
I tried calling them and the CSA said no, but I'm really hoping to have this in place in time to get matched by Hilton before a trip coming up.
Aug 31, 2016, 3:33 pm
#294
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
Aug 31, 2016, 9:24 pm
#296
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 12,073
Folks,
Status match to Hilton Diamond is well covered in this Thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...ch-thread.html Please use this thread for future discussion.
Future posts on status match will be moved to this thread. Thanks.
Your Mod Crew
Status match to Hilton Diamond is well covered in this Thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...ch-thread.html Please use this thread for future discussion.
Future posts on status match will be moved to this thread. Thanks.
Your Mod Crew
Last edited by philemer; Aug 31, 2016 at 10:46 pm
Sep 13, 2016, 9:23 am
#297
Suspended
Join Date: May 2009
Location: DFW
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, Hilton HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,863
Chase IHG Free night certificate - can I cancel?
Hi,
I have a reservation for one night at the IC Hong Kong in November, made using the annual Chase IHG Free night.
If I cancel the reservation, will I get my coupon back?
thanks
I have a reservation for one night at the IC Hong Kong in November, made using the annual Chase IHG Free night.
If I cancel the reservation, will I get my coupon back?
thanks
Sep 13, 2016, 9:05 pm
#299
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,599
Not much info lately so in case anyone is wondering the IHG is still free of 5/24 and I was able to get the 80K offer today with IA.