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]
Feb 16, 2016, 11:54 am
#76
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: BAEC Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 407
So I went to make a reservation and saw them target me for an 80K +$50 credit offer. That is pretty amazing but it is targeted as it will redirect you to the 60k if you do not qualify. Of course, I already have the IHG cc so unless I can get 2!!!? It would be amazing if that was possible haha https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg...plus?CELL=6ZZN
I have been trying to make dummy reservations I don't see anything by the time I get to the last step before making a reservation.
Feb 16, 2016, 3:52 pm
#77
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YVR to SEA
Posts: 2,535
Turn off ad blockers, and it'll show up on the payment page where you enter your credit card info.
Not sure if you need to be an elite member to see the 80k plus fifty dollar statement credit, my no status account only sees the 60k plus statement credit offer
Not sure if you need to be an elite member to see the 80k plus fifty dollar statement credit, my no status account only sees the 60k plus statement credit offer
Feb 16, 2016, 4:32 pm
#78
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 512
I didn't get instant. I've opened a few accounts this year so I figured that was why. I called 888-245-0625, they asked me a few "verification" questions, transferred me to another agent who asked me a couple more and was approved while on the line.
Feb 16, 2016, 5:21 pm
#79
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,760
On My Reservation screen, it is not a pop up but an image that is clickable right on the top of the reservation list on the left side. Mine stayed there on My Reservation page for several months then it disappeared within an hour or so after submitting an application.
Feb 17, 2016, 8:16 am
#80
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: BAEC Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 407
Try to finish your booking all the way to the end - you have nothing to lose booking a fully refundable rate.
On My Reservation screen, it is not a pop up but an image that is clickable right on the top of the reservation list on the left side. Mine stayed there on My Reservation page for several months then it disappeared within an hour or so after submitting an application.
On My Reservation screen, it is not a pop up but an image that is clickable right on the top of the reservation list on the left side. Mine stayed there on My Reservation page for several months then it disappeared within an hour or so after submitting an application.
Feb 17, 2016, 8:34 am
#81
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: DC
Posts: 360
It showed in mine and SO's account as well. We're both Platinum though, due to having the Chase IHG card.
Feb 17, 2016, 9:25 am
#82
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 50
Try to finish your booking all the way to the end - you have nothing to lose booking a fully refundable rate.
On My Reservation screen, it is not a pop up but an image that is clickable right on the top of the reservation list on the left side. Mine stayed there on My Reservation page for several months then it disappeared within an hour or so after submitting an application.
On My Reservation screen, it is not a pop up but an image that is clickable right on the top of the reservation list on the left side. Mine stayed there on My Reservation page for several months then it disappeared within an hour or so after submitting an application.
Feb 17, 2016, 10:58 am
#83
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,760
No. I fell to Gold after canceled my 5 years old IHG card late last year. I saw the regular 80K in my account home page within a day or 2 after I closed the card but did not apply because I wanted the BA card first and got BA card first week of Dec.
In January when I made reservations for an upcoming trip in April I saw the 80K+ $50 Ad not only as a pop up but also shown in My Reservation page. I did not apply until a few weeks later in order to give 2 months lapse from the BA app - the ad was in My Reservation all the time until a couple hours after submitting application last week.
Immediately after I submitted the app I went back to the My Reservation and made a screen shot of the page showing my first name, IHG number, account balance, the 80K+$50 Ad, and the reservation list just in case, even though the Ad never redirected. The Ad disappeared when I checked again a couple hours later.
As of now, my account status remains Gold. Card was instantly approved on 02/10 Wed but has not arrived yet.
In January when I made reservations for an upcoming trip in April I saw the 80K+ $50 Ad not only as a pop up but also shown in My Reservation page. I did not apply until a few weeks later in order to give 2 months lapse from the BA app - the ad was in My Reservation all the time until a couple hours after submitting application last week.
Immediately after I submitted the app I went back to the My Reservation and made a screen shot of the page showing my first name, IHG number, account balance, the 80K+$50 Ad, and the reservation list just in case, even though the Ad never redirected. The Ad disappeared when I checked again a couple hours later.
As of now, my account status remains Gold. Card was instantly approved on 02/10 Wed but has not arrived yet.
Last edited by Happy; Feb 17, 2016 at 4:56 pm
Feb 17, 2016, 1:14 pm
#85
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 1
Someone mentioned earlier that the promo code is different for the 80k+$50 offer; I noticed that if you get a lesser offer and then click past the initial application page where your information is pre-filled, you can change the URL to have a different code and it still lets you proceed. Has anyone tried this?
Feb 18, 2016, 5:54 pm
#86
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: AA, Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton
Posts: 501
What's a nice way of asking for the 80k matching? Since it's not a publicly offered promo, I'm not sure how to word my request.
Feb 19, 2016, 6:01 am
#88
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: IAH
Posts: 418
Anyone know how long it takes to get the Platinum status assigned?
Never mind - found the answer in the archived thread. 6 to 8 weeks but apparently Chase will expedite it by request.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/23636980-post2114.html
Last edited by Slickw; Feb 19, 2016 at 6:17 am
Feb 19, 2016, 1:42 pm
#90
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,760
I don't need to do a dummy booking to see the 80K $50 credit offer. I'm Gold and while logged in I can see the offer at the bottom of the list of hotels after doing a search. I still see it now two days after applying for the card and getting instant approval.
Anyone know how long it takes to get the Platinum status assigned?
Never mind - found the answer in the archived thread. 6 to 8 weeks but apparently Chase will expedite it by request.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/23636980-post2114.html
Anyone know how long it takes to get the Platinum status assigned?
Never mind - found the answer in the archived thread. 6 to 8 weeks but apparently Chase will expedite it by request.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/23636980-post2114.html
My account shows Plat now.
But then IHG Plat has VERY LITTLE benefits. A small upgrade sometimes. Amenity points of 250 or a single drink despite 2 guests... pretty much about it. IHG Plat, SPG Gold, Marriott Silver, HH Silver - they are just a tiny tiny bit better than nobody.