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 20, 2016, 5:40 pm
#91
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: BOS
Posts: 550
I think that really depends where you're. In the US, I agree, you'll get close to nothing, but in Asia / Middle East you might get some decent benefits.
Feb 21, 2016, 1:06 pm
#92
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,755
Asia slightly better - even got a partial harbor view upgrade at IC HKG on free night cert, fruit plate and drink chits. Though they forgot the fruit plate on 2nd night (different booking) despite it was on the letter. We returned at 8pm and decided to let it go.
No experience in Middle East.
Feb 21, 2016, 4:44 pm
#93
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: BOS
Posts: 550
Europe where we primarily travel to, is similar to US. The one drink only policy is annoying when you have 2 guests in a room.
Asia slightly better - even got a partial harbor view upgrade at IC HKG on free night cert, fruit plate and drink chits. Though they forgot the fruit plate on 2nd night (different booking) despite it was on the letter. We returned at 8pm and decided to let it go.
No experience in Middle East.
Asia slightly better - even got a partial harbor view upgrade at IC HKG on free night cert, fruit plate and drink chits. Though they forgot the fruit plate on 2nd night (different booking) despite it was on the letter. We returned at 8pm and decided to let it go.
No experience in Middle East.
Feb 21, 2016, 7:14 pm
#94
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 46
Hey, I have a question about the 10% points rebate. I was approved for this card on February 16. Later that day, I booked a reward reservation for 45,000 points at a hotel that was about to increase to 50,000 points per night. My IHG account does not yet reflect my Platinum status, so I assume it was not yet linked when I made the reservation.
The terms of the 10% rebate read, "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." But to get the rebate, do I need to be a recognized credit card holder at the time of points redemption for a reward night stay or only when I finish the stay?
Thanks for any help.
The terms of the 10% rebate read, "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." But to get the rebate, do I need to be a recognized credit card holder at the time of points redemption for a reward night stay or only when I finish the stay?
Thanks for any help.
Feb 22, 2016, 1:05 pm
#95
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,755
Hey, I have a question about the 10% points rebate. I was approved for this card on February 16. Later that day, I booked a reward reservation for 45,000 points at a hotel that was about to increase to 50,000 points per night. My IHG account does not yet reflect my Platinum status, so I assume it was not yet linked when I made the reservation.
The terms of the 10% rebate read, "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." But to get the rebate, do I need to be a recognized credit card holder at the time of points redemption for a reward night stay or only when I finish the stay?
Thanks for any help.
The terms of the 10% rebate read, "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." But to get the rebate, do I need to be a recognized credit card holder at the time of points redemption for a reward night stay or only when I finish the stay?
Thanks for any help.
Keep in mind, the rebate does not happen until the month AFTER you finish the stay.
It apparently is a batch process so if your stay is before 15th of the month, you most likely get the 10% rebate in the month following the stay. If your stay is after 15th of the month, sometimes the 10% rebate takes another month to post to your account. If after 2 months the rebate still does not post, but the stay itself is posted, call IHG customer service and the rep generally can fix it on the call.
Feb 22, 2016, 5:38 pm
#96
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 769
read back and didnt see this, but does anyone have two of these cards and would you get two free nights? Can convert another card to this, no bonus first year, but would after?
Feb 22, 2016, 5:57 pm
#97
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
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Feb 22, 2016, 6:25 pm
#98
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Charlotte NC USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat, Alaska 75k, IHG Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 863
Apologies if this has been asked an answered, but I didn't see it in either wiki...
How long before your status changes to reflect the card ownership on IHG.com?
How long before your status changes to reflect the card ownership on IHG.com?
Feb 22, 2016, 8:47 pm
#99
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,755
No telling. This seems to be batch-processed. Some reported it took a few weeks, some reported it took a few days. Mine was 2 days after I verified receipt of the card or 10 days from an instant approval.
Feb 22, 2016, 11:27 pm
#100
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Charlotte NC USA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat, Alaska 75k, IHG Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 863
Thanks Happy. Will be patient. I got approved on Feb 17, received and used the card today.
Feb 23, 2016, 12:47 am
#101
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: CA
Posts: 1,303
I have been a holder of this account for some time.
i made a charge of 64.60Pounds online for a nonrefundable IHG booking. on 2/18
I was hit with $95.41 USD charge.
https://www.mastercard.com/global/currencyconversion/
Per the Master card site or even Visa's or googling, the rate was about 1.427. Per the 95.41/64.60 division, i get a rate of 1.477!
Chase told me that IHG charged me in USD. I strongly doubt this as my receipt from IHG shows GBP and i believe it's a case of an incompetent rep. My statement unfortunately has not closed so i can't dig into it.
Anyone face something similar or its just IHG charges excessive rates? I've used the card overseas and have never been hit w the foreign conversion fee.
i made a charge of 64.60Pounds online for a nonrefundable IHG booking. on 2/18
I was hit with $95.41 USD charge.
https://www.mastercard.com/global/currencyconversion/
Per the Master card site or even Visa's or googling, the rate was about 1.427. Per the 95.41/64.60 division, i get a rate of 1.477!
Chase told me that IHG charged me in USD. I strongly doubt this as my receipt from IHG shows GBP and i believe it's a case of an incompetent rep. My statement unfortunately has not closed so i can't dig into it.
Anyone face something similar or its just IHG charges excessive rates? I've used the card overseas and have never been hit w the foreign conversion fee.
Feb 23, 2016, 5:28 am
#102
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
Per the Master card site or even Visa's or googling, the rate was about 1.427. Per the 95.41/64.60 division, i get a rate of 1.477!
Chase told me that IHG charged me in USD. I strongly doubt this as my receipt from IHG shows GBP and i believe it's a case of an incompetent rep. My statement unfortunately has not closed so i can't dig into it.
Anyone face something similar or its just IHG charges excessive rates? I've used the card overseas and have never been hit w the foreign conversion fee.
Chase told me that IHG charged me in USD. I strongly doubt this as my receipt from IHG shows GBP and i believe it's a case of an incompetent rep. My statement unfortunately has not closed so i can't dig into it.
Anyone face something similar or its just IHG charges excessive rates? I've used the card overseas and have never been hit w the foreign conversion fee.
It's probably worth checking with IHG (or the property at issue) to make sure you weren't hit with the old DCC trick.
Feb 23, 2016, 1:38 pm
#103
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,755
See the ongoing discussion in http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/credi...all-cards.html. IIRC, people have observed recurring issues with hidden costs built into Chase Visa exchange rates, but not MC, and in any event nothing as extreme as what you describe.
It's probably worth checking with IHG (or the property at issue) to make sure you weren't hit with the old DCC trick.
It's probably worth checking with IHG (or the property at issue) to make sure you weren't hit with the old DCC trick.
However OP can dispute the excess of exchange ONCE his statement closes and he can see what the currency billed is either USD (he is DCCed) or GBP. If it is in USD, then he can file dispute following the instruction in the DCC thread.
Feb 23, 2016, 3:04 pm
#104
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 530
When does the next point break come out and how often do they repeat the same hotels?
How do they decide which hotel to pick for point break? The hotel i'm interested in was in pointbreak in 2013.
How do they decide which hotel to pick for point break? The hotel i'm interested in was in pointbreak in 2013.
Feb 23, 2016, 5:42 pm
#105
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
Also useful is the carefully curated list of current PBs (and archive of past PBs at CP/IC properties) found at http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...hg-hotels.html