Jul 6, 2022, 11:39 am
Last edit by: Dr Jabadski
IHG Rewards Premier Credit Card and IHG Rewards Premier Business Credit Card UA TravelBank Benefit
Per Chase personal and biz application pages: “Receive up to $50 United® TravelBank Cash to use when you book United® or United Express® flights*”
Announced February 2022, first post on this thread (#446, Feb 27, 22, 6:27 am).
Post on this thread specifying link to (try to) receive UA TB credits (#454, Mar 24, 22, 3:47 pm).
Consensus here as of Spring 2022 shortly after the commencement of this benefit was 1 (one) UA TB deposit per name and IHG account, not per credit card. Cardholders of both IHG personal and IHG biz cards received 1 UA TB deposit, some authors wrote that they had contacted IHG and were told the same thing.
As of mid-July 2022, when some people should have received their July 1 $25 TB credit, multiple people reported NOT receiving the July 1 credit and that communications with IHG and/or Chase and/or UA were unproductive and unsuccessful.
Per Chase personal and biz application pages: “Receive up to $50 United® TravelBank Cash to use when you book United® or United Express® flights*”
Announced February 2022, first post on this thread (#446, Feb 27, 22, 6:27 am).
Post on this thread specifying link to (try to) receive UA TB credits (#454, Mar 24, 22, 3:47 pm).
Consensus here as of Spring 2022 shortly after the commencement of this benefit was 1 (one) UA TB deposit per name and IHG account, not per credit card. Cardholders of both IHG personal and IHG biz cards received 1 UA TB deposit, some authors wrote that they had contacted IHG and were told the same thing.
As of mid-July 2022, when some people should have received their July 1 $25 TB credit, multiple people reported NOT receiving the July 1 credit and that communications with IHG and/or Chase and/or UA were unproductive and unsuccessful.
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Mar 30, 2022, 4:32 pm
#481
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 779
Really? I just completed the spending for the sign up bonus, and had been waiting for the certificate so I can book a >40k free night.
Mar 31, 2022, 6:41 am
#482
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
TravelBank Cash that is received as part of this benefit and deposited between January 1 and June 30 will expire on July 15 of the same calendar year, regardless of deposit date. Deposits made between July 1 and December 31 will expire on January 15 of the following calendar year, regardless of deposit date.
Mar 31, 2022, 7:10 am
#483
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: flyover country
Posts: 2,435
From the page on the IHG site:
TravelBank Cash that is received as part of this benefit and deposited between January 1 and June 30 will expire on July 15 of the same calendar year, regardless of deposit date. Deposits made between July 1 and December 31 will expire on January 15 of the following calendar year, regardless of deposit date.
Mar 31, 2022, 9:41 am
#484
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: NYC suburbs
Programs: UA LT Gold (BIS), AA LT Plat (CC SUBs & BD), Hilton Dia (CC), Hyatt Glob (BIB), et. al.
Posts: 3,292
The page to link your account with … United … $25 every six months TravelBank credit …:
www.ihg.com/united
Some … successfully linking and receiving the credits …doesn't seem to be working.
www.ihg.com/united
Some … successfully linking and receiving the credits …doesn't seem to be working.
Considering a possible IHG Biz application, today reviewed this thread (Chrome), followed the link (thank you), first attempt successful, checked UA 5 minutes later, (completely surprised to see) $75 balance expiring in 18 months.
Last edited by Dr Jabadski; Mar 31, 2022 at 10:49 am Reason: quote added
Mar 31, 2022, 6:40 pm
#486
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 105
I just got $25 like expected.
But it says it doesn't expire until 9/29/2023 which does not match up with the (very short) expiration the IHG site says: "TravelBank Cash that is received as part of this benefit and deposited between January 1 and June 30 will expire on July 15 of the same calendar year, regardless of deposit date". I had nothing at all in my travel bank before this and do not have any United status or credit card.
But it says it doesn't expire until 9/29/2023 which does not match up with the (very short) expiration the IHG site says: "TravelBank Cash that is received as part of this benefit and deposited between January 1 and June 30 will expire on July 15 of the same calendar year, regardless of deposit date". I had nothing at all in my travel bank before this and do not have any United status or credit card.
Apr 1, 2022, 9:18 am
#487
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: flyover country
Posts: 2,435
I would be envious, but I read somewhere on FlyerTalk that TravelBank funds cannot be used for luggage, which had been my plan. I had already paid for a seat upgrade; I would have waited and used TravelBank for that if I had known. Sigh.
Apr 1, 2022, 1:21 pm
#488
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA Premier Silver, AA, DL, IHG Diamond Amb, Marriott Silver, Hilton Silver, National
Posts: 1,530
The T&C are not very clear either: "TravelBank Cash is valid for air travel purchases on United and United Express® flights and as otherwise permitted by United." I've understood "air travel purchases" to mean only against the cost of the ticket, but not ancillary expenses like an upgrade. Maybe someone on FT has some experience with this? Would make me happy if it can be used for upgrades...
Last edited by bob12403; Apr 4, 2022 at 5:38 am
Apr 3, 2022, 8:40 am
#490
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,320
Apr 5, 2022, 4:38 pm
#492
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: NYC suburbs
Programs: UA LT Gold (BIS), AA LT Plat (CC SUBs & BD), Hilton Dia (CC), Hyatt Glob (BIB), et. al.
Posts: 3,292
BREAK
Update: Within the past 24 hours, United revised the 3 deposits (totaling $75.00) to a single $25 deposit.
Apr 6, 2022, 12:10 am
#494
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Upstate, NY
Posts: 3,359
I agree but so far I've only been credit $25 to my United TravelBank. I will wait and if I don't get the other $25 credit I will try contacting IHG to get this fixed....
Apr 6, 2022, 2:21 am
#495
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Upstate, NY
Posts: 3,359
UPDATE: I connected with IHG Rewards through twitter and eventually they replied with:
"Thanks for sharing your information. Unfortunately, only one registration per IHG® account is permitted. You can find that information here: http://ihg.co/6011KIKKL For further questions on the United benefit for eligible United card members, please reach out to customer service at 1-800-421-4655."
So it appears the TravelBank perk does NOT stack if you have both the Personal and Business IHG Premier cards....
"Thanks for sharing your information. Unfortunately, only one registration per IHG® account is permitted. You can find that information here: http://ihg.co/6011KIKKL For further questions on the United benefit for eligible United card members, please reach out to customer service at 1-800-421-4655."
So it appears the TravelBank perk does NOT stack if you have both the Personal and Business IHG Premier cards....