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]
Jan 16, 2017, 12:35 pm
#346
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: Mileage Plus, Aadvantage, Skymiles, Marriott, Priority Club, SPG, Amtrak, Hertz
Posts: 834
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 29, 2017, 6:39 am
#347
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 48
I was targeted for 80k +20k via email. When I click the link, it says it can't find the offer and asks for invitation code, which I put it and it does take me to the correct page to apply. Thing is, I can't seem to enter my first name in the web form. Every other field allows text, but first name doesn't (and its a required field). Must be an issue with the form. I guess i'll call?
Feb 7, 2017, 9:03 am
#348
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: DEN
Programs: Hilton Diamond Hyatt Globalist Marriott Gold AA EXP
Posts: 1,017
I applied for the $60K plus $50 credit and have started spending on the card. 2 questions:
When do I get the $50 credit?
How do I find my IHG rewards number? The application said one would be created for me since I didn't have an account, but going to my Chase account online and clicking the Rewards link gives me no details, and when I click "use rewards" it just takes me to IHG's homepage.
I'm needing to book a trip for mid-March spring break and figured I can easily complete the $1000 min spend by the end of this week, but still need to get logged into my IHG account and wait for the points to be credited so I can make a reservation.
When do I get the $50 credit?
How do I find my IHG rewards number? The application said one would be created for me since I didn't have an account, but going to my Chase account online and clicking the Rewards link gives me no details, and when I click "use rewards" it just takes me to IHG's homepage.
I'm needing to book a trip for mid-March spring break and figured I can easily complete the $1000 min spend by the end of this week, but still need to get logged into my IHG account and wait for the points to be credited so I can make a reservation.
Feb 8, 2017, 4:58 pm
#349
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 52
Does anyone have any tips for being targeted for the 80k bonus?
Feb 8, 2017, 7:06 pm
#350
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,535
If you have status, you are more likely to be targeted
Feb 8, 2017, 8:34 pm
#351
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,607
24 months just passed and another free night posted.
I'm thinking of paying the AF and the cancelling the card in March and reapplying again in mid May.
Besides the slight risk of pissing Chase off ( which is why I am paying the AF) does anyone see any other issues ?
Thanks
I'm thinking of paying the AF and the cancelling the card in March and reapplying again in mid May.
Besides the slight risk of pissing Chase off ( which is why I am paying the AF) does anyone see any other issues ?
Thanks
Feb 11, 2017, 12:07 am
#352
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
24 months just passed and another free night posted.
I'm thinking of paying the AF and the cancelling the card in March and reapplying again in mid May.
Besides the slight risk of pissing Chase off ( which is why I am paying the AF) does anyone see any other issues ?
Thanks
I'm thinking of paying the AF and the cancelling the card in March and reapplying again in mid May.
Besides the slight risk of pissing Chase off ( which is why I am paying the AF) does anyone see any other issues ?
Thanks
General practice for us the past several years.
Feb 12, 2017, 11:05 pm
#353
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 50
My 24 month is coming for up IHG in April this year, can someone clarify if the 24-month should be the day I received the bonus and not my application date? If it is bonus-based, ihg.com only goes back 365 days for point history, any idea where you can find out what day I received the original bonus?
Feb 13, 2017, 6:23 am
#354
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
My 24 month is coming for up IHG in April this year, can someone clarify if the 24-month should be the day I received the bonus and not my application date? If it is bonus-based, ihg.com only goes back 365 days for point history, any idea where you can find out what day I received the original bonus?
As for determining date of bonus, check your paper or online Chase statements, or ask Chase.
Feb 15, 2017, 10:33 am
#355
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: DEN
Programs: Hilton Diamond Hyatt Globalist Marriott Gold AA EXP
Posts: 1,017
I just met the min spend - when will I receive the sign-up bonus? My statement doesn't close again until March 8 and I want to book a hotel in Orlando for spring break for a stay starting Mar 11th.
Do the bonus points post separately from the statement points? If not, can I ask Chase to accelerate my statement cycle date so I can end/start a new period sooner?
Do the bonus points post separately from the statement points? If not, can I ask Chase to accelerate my statement cycle date so I can end/start a new period sooner?
Feb 15, 2017, 10:52 am
#356
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 12,083
I just met the min spend - when will I receive the sign-up bonus? My statement doesn't close again until March 8 and I want to book a hotel in Orlando for spring break for a stay starting Mar 11th.
Do the bonus points post separately from the statement points? If not, can I ask Chase to accelerate my statement cycle date so I can end/start a new period sooner?
Do the bonus points post separately from the statement points? If not, can I ask Chase to accelerate my statement cycle date so I can end/start a new period sooner?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase...17-onward.html
You'll have to wait for your pts. Chase won't accelerate. Pts usually post 2 days after stmt closes. Sorry.
Feb 15, 2017, 12:28 pm
#357
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
Indeed, some people have learned the hard lesson that if you try to accelerate by moving your closing date nearer to the present, you end up adding over a month of delay because Chase will skip one statement. (Thus, moving your closing date today to the 20th means your next statement won't be generated until March 20.)
Feb 16, 2017, 10:30 am
#358
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Andover, MA, 01810
Posts: 1,972
The 80k + 5k + $50 offer still exists on IHG.com on the last page while making a reservation (before actually having to confirm it). And approvals are still happening despite being over 5/24.
Feb 17, 2017, 11:50 am
#360
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,535
more likely to pop up if you have status, I believe.