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]
Apr 7, 2016, 1:54 pm
#151
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 177
The public offer is back to 70k + 5k AU: https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg/aepdefault
Wiki updated.
By the way, did the 80k phone offer have an AU bonus?
Wiki updated.
By the way, did the 80k phone offer have an AU bonus?
Apr 7, 2016, 2:07 pm
#152
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,112
The public offer is back to 70k + 5k AU: https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg/aepdefault
Wiki updated.
By the way, did the 80k phone offer have an AU bonus?
Wiki updated.
By the way, did the 80k phone offer have an AU bonus?
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Apr 8, 2016, 7:17 am
#153
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 539
The public offer is back to 70k + 5k AU: https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg/aepdefault
Wiki updated.
By the way, did the 80k phone offer have an AU bonus?
Wiki updated.
By the way, did the 80k phone offer have an AU bonus?
Apr 10, 2016, 1:02 am
#154
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SNA
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, National EE
Posts: 1,204
The 80k link in the wiki leads to a 404 page that redirects to a 70k offer.
Apr 12, 2016, 2:25 pm
#156
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 177
I booked a stay with IHG points for July. After booking that stay I opened a Chase IHG card. Since I am now a cardholder, will I receive the 10% rebate for my stay even though I booked before being a cardholder?
I'm looking for data points more than guesses because the card T&C isn't very specific, it just says:
Usually I would re-book just to be safe, but the hotel is now sold out and if I cancel my existing reservation there is no guarantee it'll be available again.
It's a 70k point stay and I wouldn't say no to an extra 7k points...
I'm looking for data points more than guesses because the card T&C isn't very specific, it just says:
Please allow 4 to 6 weeks after Reward Night stay for rebated points to be deposited into your account, and 4 to 6 weeks after date of redemption for all other (non-Reward Night) redemption items. Maximum number of points to be rebated not to exceed 100,000 points in a calendar year. IHG® Rewards Club reserves the right to reverse rebated points when redemption item has been returned. In order to receive points for redemption rebates, you must be a U.S. IHG® Rewards Club Select Card holder and your IHG® Rewards Club account must be in good standing. Chase is not responsible for offer fulfillment.
It's a 70k point stay and I wouldn't say no to an extra 7k points...
Apr 12, 2016, 2:45 pm
#157
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 3,072
Not sure. Might end up needing to contact customer service afterward. It's possible the initial rebate eligibility is determined/flagged at the time of booking.
Apr 13, 2016, 5:38 pm
#158
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 542
Don't see this in the wiki: When will my status show up on my IHG account? I was approved last night.
Apr 14, 2016, 10:32 am
#159
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 6
I got denied for the card, looks like We can only get this card every 2 yrs now.
Apr 14, 2016, 4:11 pm
#160
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 542
I asked about matching the 80k signup that I wasn't offered and got this message in response:
The offer you requested that includes 80,000 points if you
spend $1,000 in net purchases cannot be matched as the
spending requirements are not the same. We apologize for
any inconvenience this matter may cause you.
Uhhh... what?
The offer you requested that includes 80,000 points if you
spend $1,000 in net purchases cannot be matched as the
spending requirements are not the same. We apologize for
any inconvenience this matter may cause you.
Uhhh... what?
Apr 14, 2016, 5:00 pm
#161
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: Paying student debt and traveling when i can
Posts: 312
I asked about matching the 80k signup that I wasn't offered and got this message in response:
The offer you requested that includes 80,000 points if you
spend $1,000 in net purchases cannot be matched as the
spending requirements are not the same. We apologize for
any inconvenience this matter may cause you.
Uhhh... what?
The offer you requested that includes 80,000 points if you
spend $1,000 in net purchases cannot be matched as the
spending requirements are not the same. We apologize for
any inconvenience this matter may cause you.
Uhhh... what?
did you sign up for the 70k w/$2k spending?
Apr 17, 2016, 1:38 pm
#163
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 542
Apparently it takes 6-8 weeks (according to Chase DM) for the status to show up on my account. The only reason I got the card was for the HHonors status match to diamond which expires at the end of the month. Anyone know anything I can do?
Apr 17, 2016, 2:42 pm
#164
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: AA, Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton
Posts: 501
I thought it ended June 30th? where are you seeing april
Apr 17, 2016, 2:58 pm
#165
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,535
Applied March 8, got the status change on IHG March 17