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 15, 2016, 12:27 am
#241
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,605
I cancelled my IHG 6/30
Tonight an 80 K plus 5K Au offer popped up on my IHG page.
Instant approval, well over 5/24
Tonight an 80 K plus 5K Au offer popped up on my IHG page.
Instant approval, well over 5/24
Jul 17, 2016, 6:33 pm
#242
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,789
I was in the branch yesterday making a payment with the teller and handed over my IHG card and the guy asked "is this a Chase card?" and turned over and saw the Chase logo on the back. He said he'd never seen one before and asked if it was like the Marriott card.
Think this card is popular outside the FT/crazy travel people world?
Think this card is popular outside the FT/crazy travel people world?
Jul 18, 2016, 5:19 pm
#243
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: WN A+ CP, UA 1MM/*A Gold, Mar LT Tit, IHG Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 6,284
I was in the branch yesterday making a payment with the teller and handed over my IHG card and the guy asked "is this a Chase card?" and turned over and saw the Chase logo on the back. He said he'd never seen one before and asked if it was like the Marriott card.
Think this card is popular outside the FT/crazy travel people world?
Think this card is popular outside the FT/crazy travel people world?
Jul 18, 2016, 5:24 pm
#244
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,843
Funny. Ya weirdly most people recognize Holiday Inn but not IHG.
Jul 19, 2016, 6:50 am
#245
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: DC
Posts: 360
Why is it weird? They see Holiday Inns everyday by the side of the road. They probably haven't ever seen a IHG logo ever (or paid attention to it), unless they pay attention to the small letters in an ad somewhere.
Jul 24, 2016, 3:24 pm
#246
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: ORD
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Plat, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 14
Can anyone using the instructions on the previous page get an 80k offer to show? I keep getting 60k + $50 credit. Wondering if I should keep trying or wait until the 80k offers come back.
Jul 25, 2016, 2:58 am
#247
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Starwood Platinum, AA, SW, Delta
Posts: 885
Jul 25, 2016, 6:37 am
#248
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,605
He passes 24 month 8/12/16 and will apply again in late September
Jul 27, 2016, 2:46 am
#249
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Japan
Programs: IHG Spire Elite Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold Preferred, MileagePlus Premium Silver
Posts: 1
I just got this message today from Chase...
"Dear Customer,
Thank you for being a Chase customer. We're replacing your IHG® Rewards Club Select World MasterCard® credit card with an IHG Rewards Club Select World Elite MasterCard® because we value your loyalty. You should receive your new card, a rewards brochure and a Guide to Benefits within the next 30 days."
Anybody else getting this new card? A quick google search didn't show much about an IHG World Elite card.
"Dear Customer,
Thank you for being a Chase customer. We're replacing your IHG® Rewards Club Select World MasterCard® credit card with an IHG Rewards Club Select World Elite MasterCard® because we value your loyalty. You should receive your new card, a rewards brochure and a Guide to Benefits within the next 30 days."
Anybody else getting this new card? A quick google search didn't show much about an IHG World Elite card.
Jul 27, 2016, 4:13 am
#250
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
I just got this message today from Chase...
"Dear Customer,
Thank you for being a Chase customer. We're replacing your IHG® Rewards Club Select World MasterCard® credit card with an IHG Rewards Club Select World Elite MasterCard® because we value your loyalty. You should receive your new card, a rewards brochure and a Guide to Benefits within the next 30 days."
Anybody else getting this new card? A quick google search didn't show much about an IHG World Elite card.
"Dear Customer,
Thank you for being a Chase customer. We're replacing your IHG® Rewards Club Select World MasterCard® credit card with an IHG Rewards Club Select World Elite MasterCard® because we value your loyalty. You should receive your new card, a rewards brochure and a Guide to Benefits within the next 30 days."
Anybody else getting this new card? A quick google search didn't show much about an IHG World Elite card.
Also, welcome to FlyerTalk!
Jul 28, 2016, 9:25 pm
#251
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 63
What's the most recent data point for a match to the 80k offer? The (not working) 80k landing page went down for the first time in a while very recently (https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg/ihgsaml80) and I wanted to see if there were any very recent DP on this. Thanks!
Aug 2, 2016, 4:34 pm
#252
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,857
What's the most recent data point for a match to the 80k offer? The (not working) 80k landing page went down for the first time in a while very recently (https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg/ihgsaml80) and I wanted to see if there were any very recent DP on this. Thanks!
I was able to replicate the 80k + $50 statement credit offer using slickrick's instructions.
1. Open ihg.com
2. Log into account
3. Search for properties in asia. I searched for Thailand (didn't even put in a City) for a one night stay in July, selected Best Available Rate
4. Chose a random property, clicked check rates
5. Scrolled to bottom, saw the 80k bonus + $50k statement credit after first purchase. Clicked Learn More and filled out the application.
This was done on my wife's account which has been open since late 2014, maybe 10 stays total (half booked with points, half with cash to earn free nights via the 2 free night offer from Q4 2014). We have 2 reward night stays coming up on the account.
I agree with slickrick - doesn't seem like any rhyme or reason. I didn't even bother going incognito or clearing cookies.
Edit - just checked my own account. My account has the exact same activity as my wife's but I only see the 60k offer. Very random.
1. Open ihg.com
2. Log into account
3. Search for properties in asia. I searched for Thailand (didn't even put in a City) for a one night stay in July, selected Best Available Rate
4. Chose a random property, clicked check rates
5. Scrolled to bottom, saw the 80k bonus + $50k statement credit after first purchase. Clicked Learn More and filled out the application.
This was done on my wife's account which has been open since late 2014, maybe 10 stays total (half booked with points, half with cash to earn free nights via the 2 free night offer from Q4 2014). We have 2 reward night stays coming up on the account.
I agree with slickrick - doesn't seem like any rhyme or reason. I didn't even bother going incognito or clearing cookies.
Edit - just checked my own account. My account has the exact same activity as my wife's but I only see the 60k offer. Very random.
Aug 2, 2016, 5:41 pm
#253
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 63
Well I went ahead anyways and applied for the card and SMed them right away about matching the 80k offer and they responded right away matching it. So DP that they're still matching it as of 8/2 (just the 80k, not the extra $50)
Aug 9, 2016, 10:51 pm
#254
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: LAX
Programs: NW 1MM, BD Gold, BA Gold, AA 1MM, LM, VX eleVAte, Hyatt D6, SPG Plat, Hertz President's
Posts: 304
I was able to replicate the 80k + $50 statement credit offer using slickrick's instructions.
1. Open ihg.com
2. Log into account
3. Search for properties in asia. I searched for Thailand (didn't even put in a City) for a one night stay in July, selected Best Available Rate
4. Chose a random property, clicked check rates
5. Scrolled to bottom, saw the 80k bonus + $50k statement credit after first purchase. Clicked Learn More and filled out the application.
This was done on my wife's account which has been open since late 2014, maybe 10 stays total (half booked with points, half with cash to earn free nights via the 2 free night offer from Q4 2014). We have 2 reward night stays coming up on the account.
I agree with slickrick - doesn't seem like any rhyme or reason. I didn't even bother going incognito or clearing cookies.
Edit - just checked my own account. My account has the exact same activity as my wife's but I only see the 60k offer. Very random.
1. Open ihg.com
2. Log into account
3. Search for properties in asia. I searched for Thailand (didn't even put in a City) for a one night stay in July, selected Best Available Rate
4. Chose a random property, clicked check rates
5. Scrolled to bottom, saw the 80k bonus + $50k statement credit after first purchase. Clicked Learn More and filled out the application.
This was done on my wife's account which has been open since late 2014, maybe 10 stays total (half booked with points, half with cash to earn free nights via the 2 free night offer from Q4 2014). We have 2 reward night stays coming up on the account.
I agree with slickrick - doesn't seem like any rhyme or reason. I didn't even bother going incognito or clearing cookies.
Edit - just checked my own account. My account has the exact same activity as my wife's but I only see the 60k offer. Very random.
https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg...plus?CELL=659Y
was an offer that popped up for me on the ihg.com page.
80k points + $50 credit.
The interesting part of the offer is
I signed up for this card 3 years ago or so which is when I got the points for the first time. I cancelled the card not too long ago, so I figured I should qualify for the points again. There were no cancellation requirements stated in the offer detail. I've actually regretted cancelling this card.
was an offer that popped up for me on the ihg.com page.
80k points + $50 credit.
The interesting part of the offer is
I signed up for this card 3 years ago or so which is when I got the points for the first time. I cancelled the card not too long ago, so I figured I should qualify for the points again. There were no cancellation requirements stated in the offer detail. I've actually regretted cancelling this card.
Aug 10, 2016, 4:53 pm
#255
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, IHG Spire, Marriott Silver, Hyatt Platinum, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 308
https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg...plus?CELL=659Y
was an offer that popped up for me on the ihg.com page.
80k points + $50 credit.
The interesting part of the offer is
I signed up for this card 3 years ago or so which is when I got the points for the first time. I cancelled the card not too long ago, so I figured I should qualify for the points again. There were no cancellation requirements stated in the offer detail. I've actually regretted cancelling this card.
was an offer that popped up for me on the ihg.com page.
80k points + $50 credit.
The interesting part of the offer is
I signed up for this card 3 years ago or so which is when I got the points for the first time. I cancelled the card not too long ago, so I figured I should qualify for the points again. There were no cancellation requirements stated in the offer detail. I've actually regretted cancelling this card.