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]
Jul 4, 2017, 11:50 am
#406
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,724
I can confirm that I matched yesterday to the 80k/$2k offer via SM.
Jul 6, 2017, 11:37 am
#407
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 5
There is a live 80K offer with only 1k spend waived af, that just appeared for me today on the IHG website.
https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg...0K-FPMF-1TP-v1
I was about to apply for the 60k yesterday but i almost cried when i saw this this morning especially with a low spending requirement
https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg...0K-FPMF-1TP-v1
I was about to apply for the 60k yesterday but i almost cried when i saw this this morning especially with a low spending requirement
Jul 6, 2017, 2:24 pm
#408
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 779
Does the free night post to our IHG account on the aniversary date? If not, how long after? Thanks.
Jul 6, 2017, 6:39 pm
#409
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,844
Just applied for the IHG card got the dreaded 30 day pending message, is there no more number to call to get them to approve it faster?
Jul 6, 2017, 8:35 pm
#410
Moderator: Travel Buzz
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Sunny San Diego
Posts: 3,099
I don't think the 30 day message is bad. If you don't get an instant approval, that's the default message. Just give it a day or three and see if the status changes to "7-10 days," or "2 weeks." Or the card might just show up on your Chase log in.
Jul 6, 2017, 9:42 pm
#411
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,844
Ok. Thanks. I guess I'll wait a few days. Fingers crossed.
Jul 7, 2017, 5:03 pm
#413
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,844
Jul 7, 2017, 5:35 pm
#414
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 779
My SO applied yesterday and didn't get an instant approval. Called the status line and got the 7-10 day message. Should we call now or wait for the letter first? Thanks.
Jul 7, 2017, 5:49 pm
#416
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
New targeted 100K $2K spend offer just popped up when logging in DH's account to cancel some award bookings. Quite tempting.
Jul 8, 2017, 3:38 am
#417
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,774
I got this as well and would like to take advantage, but prefer to wait a couple of months when I'll have property taxes due to fulfill the spend requirement. Does anyone know how long these types of targeted offers usually remain available?
Jul 8, 2017, 12:21 pm
#419
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 12
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28535475-post862.html
Jul 8, 2017, 4:10 pm
#420
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 779
I posted about this same card with the same message here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28535475-post862.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28535475-post862.html