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 16, 2017, 10:48 am
#466
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,960
Aug 16, 2017, 5:56 pm
#467
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: MN, USA
Posts: 246
I doubt that's what they were referring to, as from my experience Chase and IHG seem to do minimal information sharing (maybe due to privacy issues). However, if they did mean his IHG account, then they would be mistaken since the mail offer was sent from IHG Rewards Club itself and it was good through 8/31/17 (and he even provided a copy of the offer). Oh well, 80k points still isn't bad....
Aug 17, 2017, 6:22 am
#468
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 79
I'm in the same boat. Did your welcome bonus actually show up on your Chase statement? I see the welcome bonus points on the Chase statement (along with monthly spend and AU bonus), but the welcome bonus has not shown up in my IHG account -- just the monthly spend and AU bonus.
Update: the 100k bonus points posted 2 days later!
Last edited by druryvanek26; Aug 18, 2017 at 6:04 am
Aug 20, 2017, 11:17 am
#469
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: IAD-DCA
Programs: MR Platinum, HH Gold
Posts: 10
I applied using the 80k link for 1k spend, and THREE days later, I received a targeted e-mail for 100k for 2k spend. I already purchased a ticket for 1k for my trip in October, and I was about to spend the remaining 1k on flights. I SM'd Chase and they told me my original offer only had 80k points, and they would not be able to upgrade it to my offer. I asked them the recourse, should I just close the card and then reopen? There's no guarantee that I'll get the 100k bonus, if they are going to count my previous card. I asked for the supervisor, who reiterated my terms that I had applied for 80k and that she apologizes that I got my targeted e-mail. She said she would pass on my feedback. I guess I'll use the other 1k on my CSP, so at least I can get double points.
Aug 21, 2017, 1:02 pm
#470
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 595
Thought I missed the 80K offer again for this card since public links are now dead, but I managed to find a targeted email offer.
Last edited by mrstraveler; Aug 21, 2017 at 1:10 pm
Aug 22, 2017, 5:11 pm
#471
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 779
Points from credit card spend DOES count towards Elite Status, signup bonus does not however. From my account:
Elite Qualifying Points Earned: 2,720 of 75,000 for Spire Elite
Description Total Earned Elite Qualifying Points
RC DINING 440 pts. 0 pts.
IHG REWARDS CLUB CREDIT CARD 2X BNS PTS 1,482 pts. 1,482 pts.
IHG REWARDS CLUB CREDIT CARD BASE PTS 1,238 pts. 1,238 pts.
Elite Qualifying Points Earned: 2,720 of 75,000 for Spire Elite
Description Total Earned Elite Qualifying Points
RC DINING 440 pts. 0 pts.
IHG REWARDS CLUB CREDIT CARD 2X BNS PTS 1,482 pts. 1,482 pts.
IHG REWARDS CLUB CREDIT CARD BASE PTS 1,238 pts. 1,238 pts.
Aug 23, 2017, 1:53 pm
#472
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New York
Posts: 12
I was approved for the card on August 18. How long before my status updates from Club to Platinum Elite.
Aug 24, 2017, 12:22 pm
#474
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: AA PLT, AS 75K, DL DM, HY Globalist, HH Diamond, MC/RZ/SW Platinum, AB/UA Silver, WN CP
Posts: 1,122
It took months in my case. Chase tried to help to no avail, saying there was nothing they could do unless it still hadn't happened after 12 weeks (which was about how long it took). Talking with IHG is never recommended unless you really want to cry. All customer contact seems offshored. I've just learned you have to be very patient with everything related to this company. They're nothing like the other lodging groups.
Sep 3, 2017, 10:10 am
#477
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: BOS
Posts: 550
I've had my IHG card for 2 yrs now and thinking of applying for it again. I've paid AF after the first year, but have yet to bet billed for AF for the second year. Free night had already showed up in my IHG account.
Here's my plan:
1. Cancel my current IHG card before AF is billed. I believe the free night will stay in the account.
2. Apply for a new card in a couple of weeks with an 80k bonus.
Are there any potential problems with the plan?
Here's my plan:
1. Cancel my current IHG card before AF is billed. I believe the free night will stay in the account.
2. Apply for a new card in a couple of weeks with an 80k bonus.
Are there any potential problems with the plan?
Sep 3, 2017, 10:16 am
#478
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 12,092
I've had my IHG card for 2 yrs now and thinking of applying for it again. I've paid AF after the first year, but have yet to bet billed for AF for the second year. Free night had already showed up in my IHG account.
Here's my plan:
1. Cancel my current IHG card before AF is billed. I believe the free night will stay in the account.
2. Apply for a new card in a couple of weeks with an 80k bonus.
Are there any potential problems with the plan?
Here's my plan:
1. Cancel my current IHG card before AF is billed. I believe the free night will stay in the account.
2. Apply for a new card in a couple of weeks with an 80k bonus.
Are there any potential problems with the plan?
Sep 4, 2017, 7:31 am
#479
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: JZRO
Posts: 9,169
I've had my IHG card for 2 yrs now and thinking of applying for it again. I've paid AF after the first year, but have yet to bet billed for AF for the second year. Free night had already showed up in my IHG account.
Here's my plan:
1. Cancel my current IHG card before AF is billed. I believe the free night will stay in the account.
2. Apply for a new card in a couple of weeks with an 80k bonus.
Are there any potential problems with the plan?
Here's my plan:
1. Cancel my current IHG card before AF is billed. I believe the free night will stay in the account.
2. Apply for a new card in a couple of weeks with an 80k bonus.
Are there any potential problems with the plan?
Chase cardmembers who currently have or have had a Chase credit card in any Rewards Program associated with this offer, may not be eligible for a second Chase credit card in the same Rewards Program.
Source: https://applynow.chase.com/FlexAppWe..._type=appterms
Source: https://applynow.chase.com/FlexAppWe..._type=appterms
Please let us know how it goes.
Sep 4, 2017, 2:19 pm
#480
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Global Entry
Posts: 2,886
So I signed up for the 60k offer, and had them match the 80k. They deposited the 20k difference in my account. What I was not expecting was for those points to be elite qualifying points. Spire, here I come!