Apr 9, 2018, 9:34 am
Last edit by: MDtR-Chicago
This is the NEW Chase IHG Rewards Club Premier card. It replaced the old IHG Rewards Club Select card in 2018. Existing card members were not automatically product changed to the new card. Among the many changes, the AF jumped from $49 to $89 per year.
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Current Offer:
https://creditcards.chase.com/travel...mier?CELL=6TKW
Plus, earn 10,000 bonus points after you spend $20,000 on purchases and make one additional purchase each account anniversary year.
This product is available to you if you do not have this card and have not received a new cardmember bonus for this card in the past 24 months.
Plus 10X points from IHG® for being an IHG® Rewards Club member
Plus 5X points from IHG® with Platinum Elite Status, a benefit of this card
Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
Anniversary free night is only valid at IHG hotels with a current point redemption level of 40,000 points or less.
Chase link to site describing the new cards:
https://www.chase.com/content/chase-...edit-cards/ihg
ChasePremier
However, this is not the best offer out there. If you start making a hotel booking on IHG.com, you will be presented with the same offer (80,000 points + 5,000 for AU) PLUS a $50 statement credit.
IHG forum thread about the new cards (and grandfathered old card for those have it already):
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inte...d-options.html
For discussion prior to April 2018, see this archived thread.
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 spending requirement, how soon will I receive my bonus points?
A. Bonus points typically accrue at the close of the billing period in which you incur the corresponding charges. Points should appear in your IHG account within a few days thereafter.
NOTE: If you complete your required spending in the last 7-10 days of the statement period, the bonus may not post until the following month's statement, even if the regular per-dollar points post on the first statement. This is normal behavior for Chase and is not worth a phone call.
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 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase-ultimate-rewards/2016194-applying-chase-business-cards-april-2020-onward.html
Q. Will the signup bonus count toward Spire Elite status?
A. No.
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Current Offer:
https://creditcards.chase.com/travel...mier?CELL=6TKW
125,000 bonus points
after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.Plus, earn 10,000 bonus points after you spend $20,000 on purchases and make one additional purchase each account anniversary year.
This product is available to you if you do not have this card and have not received a new cardmember bonus for this card in the past 24 months.
25X Points Total per dollar at IHG®
That's 10X points at IHG® Hotels and Resorts as an IHG® Rewards Club Premier Credit CardmemberPlus 10X points from IHG® for being an IHG® Rewards Club member
Plus 5X points from IHG® with Platinum Elite Status, a benefit of this card
2X points per dollar
Earn 2X points on purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants.Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
Anniversary Night
Enjoy a reward night after each account anniversary year at IHG hotels worldwide.Anniversary free night is only valid at IHG hotels with a current point redemption level of 40,000 points or less.
Fourth Reward Night
Enjoy a reward night when you redeem points for any stay of 4 or more nights.*Annual Fee
$89 per year. Not waived for the first year.Chase link to site describing the new cards:
https://www.chase.com/content/chase-...edit-cards/ihg
ChasePremier
However, this is not the best offer out there. If you start making a hotel booking on IHG.com, you will be presented with the same offer (80,000 points + 5,000 for AU) PLUS a $50 statement credit.
IHG forum thread about the new cards (and grandfathered old card for those have it already):
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inte...d-options.html
For discussion prior to April 2018, see this archived thread.
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 spending requirement, how soon will I receive my bonus points?
A. Bonus points typically accrue at the close of the billing period in which you incur the corresponding charges. Points should appear in your IHG account within a few days thereafter.
NOTE: If you complete your required spending in the last 7-10 days of the statement period, the bonus may not post until the following month's statement, even if the regular per-dollar points post on the first statement. This is normal behavior for Chase and is not worth a phone call.
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 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase-ultimate-rewards/2016194-applying-chase-business-cards-april-2020-onward.html
Q. Will the signup bonus count toward Spire Elite status?
A. No.
IHG Rewards Club Premier MC- 125K Points, Free Night, $3K spend
Apr 6, 2018, 12:34 pm
#16
Join Date: Jun 2016
Programs: AS MVP Gold, Marriott Lifetime Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 247
Apr 6, 2018, 12:39 pm
#17
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area
Programs: DL SM, UA MP.
Posts: 12,729
Question is what is the typical rack rate of those hotels?
Are there restrictions on redeeming this benefit, like blacked out dates, only booking on hotel sites, etc.?
Apr 6, 2018, 2:08 pm
#18
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: Delta, IHG
Posts: 69
I signed up for the Select card in Jan and will sign up for the Premiere card this week. Any chance with holding the two cards it will also let me apply for the Travelers card? I'd happily pay $29 for the 60k points. 200,000 points for $118 doesn't sound too shabby.
Apr 6, 2018, 2:12 pm
#19
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 3,975
I'd think awards may not be available at major event times, but I just did a search for Boston at Marathon time, and the HI Express at Boston Garden is available for 40K points or $364. Other hotels in Boston proper cost more points. In your area, in San Francisco proper only the Holiday Inn Civic Center is 40K. I presume if it's available for 40K, it's available as the credit card free night. You need to book through IHG, either online or by phone.
Apr 6, 2018, 6:04 pm
#20
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area
Programs: DL SM, UA MP.
Posts: 12,729
I'd think awards may not be available at major event times, but I just did a search for Boston at Marathon time, and the HI Express at Boston Garden is available for 40K points or $364. Other hotels in Boston proper cost more points. In your area, in San Francisco proper only the Holiday Inn Civic Center is 40K. I presume if it's available for 40K, it's available as the credit card free night. You need to book through IHG, either online or by phone.
Thanks, was just curious what kind of hotels FTers have redeemed for the free night.
Apr 6, 2018, 9:30 pm
#21
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: San Francisco & London
Programs: UA1k, Oneworld Sapphire, Hyatt Globalist, IHG DiamondAmb, Hilton Diamond, Marriott LTP,
Posts: 1,785
Is there any way for Chase to revoke the free night after you cancel the card? Dont see the value in keeping the card now
Apr 8, 2018, 8:50 am
#23
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 24
I noticed in the terms that the fourth night free perk for the premier card applies to points only bookings. Points and cash bookings are specifically excluded. Couldn’t one just book a points and cash option, cancel and get the refund in points, then rebook with points only? Has anyone been able to book a fourth night free booking yet?
as a datapoint, I have the old card and just got approved for the new premier. I know with the old card, I got a note in my ihg history about the platnium status upgrade. I’m guessing something similar will happen with the new card so I know it’s perks are in effect.
as a datapoint, I have the old card and just got approved for the new premier. I know with the old card, I got a note in my ihg history about the platnium status upgrade. I’m guessing something similar will happen with the new card so I know it’s perks are in effect.
Last edited by phantom1584; Apr 8, 2018 at 9:11 am
Apr 9, 2018, 7:32 am
#25
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 81
Intercontinental Palazzo (Vegas)
Intercontinental San Juan
Crowne Plaza Copenhagen
Intercontinental Times Square (2 nights)
Crowne Plaza Copenhagen (another year)
Holiday Inn Express Inverness
We've been to quite the range of hotels for free thanks to both my wife and I having the card, none would have been under $200/night other than the latter, and some more like $400. And almost all of them would be over 40k now, so big devaluation for us.
Apr 9, 2018, 10:04 am
#26
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Thailand
Programs: Marriott LT Titanium; IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 1,150
Apr 9, 2018, 10:28 am
#27
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 15
Curious if anyone has any data points yet on the 4th night free option? I have the existing card and was approved a few days ago for the new premier card. I have a couple of 4 night upcoming award stays so I'd like to rebook when the perk kicks in. So far when I try 4 night dummy bookings they come up full price.
Would like to hear data points when the perk starts kicking for the new card.
Would like to hear data points when the perk starts kicking for the new card.
Apr 9, 2018, 10:57 pm
#28
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Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 5
Curious if anyone has any data points yet on the 4th night free option? I have the existing card and was approved a few days ago for the new premier card. I have a couple of 4 night upcoming award stays so I'd like to rebook when the perk kicks in. So far when I try 4 night dummy bookings they come up full price.
Would like to hear data points when the perk starts kicking for the new card.
Would like to hear data points when the perk starts kicking for the new card.
Apr 10, 2018, 7:11 am
#29
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: CLT / AVL
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Kimpton IC; IHG Diamond Ambassador;
Posts: 319
I'm trying to book 4 nights at a 70k per night property. With the new benefit, I'd only need 210k points for the 280k points stay. The IHG rep is telling me that in order for the reservation to be processed, I need 280K points in my account, but only 210K will be charged. This is BS. Nowhere in the terms does it say this. I currently have ~220k points in my account, so according to this rep, I cannot book the 4 nights with this new "benefit." Not a chance I buy another 60K points in order to process this free night.
IHG better have a more satisfactory answer next time I call...
Apr 10, 2018, 10:03 am
#30
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,486
Curious if anyone has any data points yet on the 4th night free option? I have the existing card and was approved a few days ago for the new premier card. I have a couple of 4 night upcoming award stays so I'd like to rebook when the perk kicks in. So far when I try 4 night dummy bookings they come up full price.
That being said, I applied and was approved for the new card on Thursday of last week, and I have yet to see any indication in my IHG account.