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 10, 2018, 2:40 pm
#556
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 155
The links in the Wiki now lead to 60000 point offers. However, I just made a reservation on the IHG website. The banner on top of the IHG page was for 60000, but when I made my reservation, when I got past the point of picking my hotel, and picked my room, there was an active link on the bottom of the page for the 80000+$50 offer.
Feb 21, 2018, 2:13 am
#558
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 332
Quick question...what is a good rate to buy ihg points at? And are there any deals available now?
Thanks
Thanks
Feb 21, 2018, 7:01 am
#559
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,953
It seldom makes sense to buy points on speculation. Look at a specific redemption, see what the room you would book with money would cost, and the total number of points required for a similar room. This will allow you to assign a monetary value of a point. Be sure to take into account the points you would earn if you paid with money.
Feb 21, 2018, 9:39 pm
#561
Feb 23, 2018, 10:42 pm
#563
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 265
I'm platinum and was redirected from the 80k when making a dummy booking to the 60k. I may wait for a better offer.
Feb 24, 2018, 12:01 pm
#564
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 265
The 80k, plus $50 credit after one purchase came up today with a dummy booking. Not sure why I couldn't get it to work yesterday. Also extra 5k for authorized user.
Feb 24, 2018, 9:03 pm
#565
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 155
I on the other hand have the credit card and therefore platinum status. When I logged in as myself and made a dummy booking I only saw the 60K offer. Strange.
Mar 7, 2018, 10:12 am
#566
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: Spg Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,578
My wife was just approved for this card , xxx/24 and they gave her a $2k CL . Is there any problem with getting the 60K bonus after $1k spend due to Chase Offering 2 different level cards ? She got the 60K after $1k promo.
Mar 7, 2018, 1:33 pm
#567
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,754
Chase cards can have many different offers on the same cobranded card. Just read the Marriott card's Wiki you will see there are at least 4 to 5 versions of the same card.
The offer code is inbedded in the application link and that is what she would get unless she gets a manual match via SM, not unlike how Citi works.
Mar 9, 2018, 9:32 am
#568
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: DTW
Programs: Delta SM, ICH PLAT
Posts: 1,188
My data point (very recent application):
I dropped to GOLD status in 2018 after stupidly cancelling my card in December in anticipation of churning. (I value 80K points more than the annual free night which I got in September)
I went to ihg.com, did a random hotel booking. Got to the "select a room" page, scroll to the bottom and found the ad for 80,000 points and $50 credit. Clicked on it and was directed to Chase page, which gave more detail - 80K points after $2000 spending. $50 credit after 1st purchase. No mentions of extra points for additional users, but I added one anyway. My IHG account number and name and address was pre-populated, but all was changable except the account number. The application process took a short ~30 seconds, waited another 10 seconds and was automatically approved. The email said I will get my card in 7-10 business days. There were no mentions of the promotion terms in my approval email.
I dropped to GOLD status in 2018 after stupidly cancelling my card in December in anticipation of churning. (I value 80K points more than the annual free night which I got in September)
I went to ihg.com, did a random hotel booking. Got to the "select a room" page, scroll to the bottom and found the ad for 80,000 points and $50 credit. Clicked on it and was directed to Chase page, which gave more detail - 80K points after $2000 spending. $50 credit after 1st purchase. No mentions of extra points for additional users, but I added one anyway. My IHG account number and name and address was pre-populated, but all was changable except the account number. The application process took a short ~30 seconds, waited another 10 seconds and was automatically approved. The email said I will get my card in 7-10 business days. There were no mentions of the promotion terms in my approval email.
Mar 9, 2018, 9:56 pm
#569
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: TK E+, WY, Radisson R
Posts: 2,360
Does any know if purchase from eBay paying with CC via Paypal count as purchase rather than cash advance? I guess I'll find out when I receive the statement.
Mar 9, 2018, 10:18 pm
#570
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,843