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]
Nov 1, 2016, 6:11 pm
#331
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 206
Same here. I actually made the spend on my first statement back in Sep but it was too close to statement close date. But I did get the 5k AU bonus on first statement and obviously the spend.
So fast forward to the October statement which showed my bonus points being sent over to IHG. It's now a week and nothing from IHG.
So fast forward to the October statement which showed my bonus points being sent over to IHG. It's now a week and nothing from IHG.
Nov 18, 2016, 5:17 pm
#333
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 48
I'm not sure who else has received the "earn up to 8,000 bonus points" on purchases of $1,000 or more (targeted, or available to everyone with the card?) The promo is active until 12/31/16.
Anyway, the bonus miles for October posted, and the bonus miles counted as elite qualifying. So basically if you have access to gas or grocery gift cards, and buy 2 x $500 at a time, up to a total of $8000, you'll earn 24,000 elite qualifying points, or about one third of the way to spire status.
Not a great promo, but this makes it a little more interesting.
Anyway, the bonus miles for October posted, and the bonus miles counted as elite qualifying. So basically if you have access to gas or grocery gift cards, and buy 2 x $500 at a time, up to a total of $8000, you'll earn 24,000 elite qualifying points, or about one third of the way to spire status.
Not a great promo, but this makes it a little more interesting.
Nov 27, 2016, 9:53 am
#334
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
New mailer sent to me & DW with targeted offer of 80K for $2K spend with AF waived the first year. Supplemental 5K bonus for adding AU.
Advertised link is www.ihg.com/80koffer. Eventually leads to https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg...laep?CELL=67RX
FWIW, we both get a 404 error when trying to visit the app page--even when logged into our IHG accounts.
Advertised link is www.ihg.com/80koffer. Eventually leads to https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg...laep?CELL=67RX
FWIW, we both get a 404 error when trying to visit the app page--even when logged into our IHG accounts.
Last edited by beltway; Nov 27, 2016 at 10:22 am
Dec 23, 2016, 9:11 pm
#335
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 12,086
New mailer sent to me & DW with targeted offer of 80K for $2K spend with AF waived the first year. Supplemental 5K bonus for adding AU.
Advertised link is www.ihg.com/80koffer. Eventually leads to https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg...laep?CELL=67RX
FWIW, we both get a 404 error when trying to visit the app page--even when logged into our IHG accounts.
Advertised link is www.ihg.com/80koffer. Eventually leads to https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg...laep?CELL=67RX
FWIW, we both get a 404 error when trying to visit the app page--even when logged into our IHG accounts.
Dec 24, 2016, 9:22 am
#336
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: SJ
Programs: Chase UR, Amex MR, UA Mileageplus, Aadvantage
Posts: 28
Would it be a bad idea to ask to be matched to the 80k offer if I'm planning on doing MS to meet the min spend? I mean, would it just attract undue attention to this or even all of my accounts with chase?
Jan 6, 2017, 5:33 am
#338
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: EWN/OAJ/RDU/ILM (Formerly BTV)
Programs: HH D i a m o n d !!!
Posts: 356
New mailer sent to me & DW with targeted offer of 80K for $2K spend with AF waived the first year. Supplemental 5K bonus for adding AU.
Advertised link is www.ihg.com/80koffer. Eventually leads to https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg...laep?CELL=67RX
FWIW, we both get a 404 error when trying to visit the app page--even when logged into our IHG accounts.
Advertised link is www.ihg.com/80koffer. Eventually leads to https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg...laep?CELL=67RX
FWIW, we both get a 404 error when trying to visit the app page--even when logged into our IHG accounts.
Second link shows the 80k offer however when I click "apply now" it says not available.
Jan 6, 2017, 9:21 am
#340
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 24
Where did it say expiration date? there is none on the page as well as in terms and conditions...
Jan 6, 2017, 10:41 am
#342
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat
Posts: 756
Jan 11, 2017, 2:14 pm
#343
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 24
I thought about it.. Still considering if I should apply now and try my luck with asking for a match (honestly, my luck has sometimes been very tricky) or wait for another 80K offer in future..
Jan 15, 2017, 3:56 pm
#344
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Andover, MA, 01810
Posts: 1,972
80k + 5k + $50
When you make a booking in ihg.com (I tried with an award booking), on the final page before confirmation you get an offer for 80k + $50 statement credit + 5k for adding an authorized user. $2k spend in 3 months. I was logged in. I don't know if that's necessary. And I can confirm an instant approval despite being way over 5/24.
Jan 15, 2017, 6:29 pm
#345
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: YYZ
Programs: AA LT Plat, AC 25K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,137
Chase IHG is known not to be limited by the 5/24 rule: http://www.doctorofcredit.com/chase-...8217t_Affected