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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.
New Chase IHG Credit Card Options
#46
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: San Diego, Ca
Programs: AA 2MM LT PLT; AS MVP Gold75k; HHonors Diamond; IHG PLT
Posts: 3,490
Thanks to one and all - dummy reservation worked like a charm for the added $50 statement credit.
Appears lots of folks in the Chase forum report multiple IHG cards, so I fully expect to keep both open - original card for the 10% on 4th night free, second free night. Getting knocked down to 40k still stings a bit, but the extra 60k points more than justifies the application.
They gave me an obscenely high credit limit, based on my other Chase cards, will roll that back a bit when the card arrives.
Appears lots of folks in the Chase forum report multiple IHG cards, so I fully expect to keep both open - original card for the 10% on 4th night free, second free night. Getting knocked down to 40k still stings a bit, but the extra 60k points more than justifies the application.
They gave me an obscenely high credit limit, based on my other Chase cards, will roll that back a bit when the card arrives.
#47
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sunny AZ
Programs: HH Diamond, Sixt Platinum, IHG Spire Ambassador, Marriott/SPG Gold .....
Posts: 3,203
#48
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Global Entry
Posts: 2,751
I think the "4th Night Free" benefit will be a great perk, and per the terms it's unlimited in use:
"Members can utilize the 4th Reward Night Free benefit on an unlimited number of stays annually."
Example.... let assume TWO 4-night reward stays at an upper tier 60K point per night hotel.... Total cost 480,000 points.
With the current Select CC 10% rebate you'll get back 48,000 points and spend 432,000 as a result.
With the new Premier CC 4th night free you'll save 120,000 points and spend ONLY 360,000 points.
That's a savings of 72,000 points or basically more than an extra night worth $360 @ a $0.005 point value.
Also remember, the 10% rebate is/was capped at 100K points per year. I can seen though that this will benefit the points rich IHG members much more than casual users, but then again isn't that what a top tier hotel CC should be?
Plus the TSA Pre/Global Entry is basically a $25 per year value outright since it's capped at $100 every 4-years.
"Members can utilize the 4th Reward Night Free benefit on an unlimited number of stays annually."
Example.... let assume TWO 4-night reward stays at an upper tier 60K point per night hotel.... Total cost 480,000 points.
With the current Select CC 10% rebate you'll get back 48,000 points and spend 432,000 as a result.
With the new Premier CC 4th night free you'll save 120,000 points and spend ONLY 360,000 points.
That's a savings of 72,000 points or basically more than an extra night worth $360 @ a $0.005 point value.
Also remember, the 10% rebate is/was capped at 100K points per year. I can seen though that this will benefit the points rich IHG members much more than casual users, but then again isn't that what a top tier hotel CC should be?
Plus the TSA Pre/Global Entry is basically a $25 per year value outright since it's capped at $100 every 4-years.
Overall, this Premier card is not a bad card at all. It may enter my wallet one day if the numbers work for me. However, it being the "Premier" card is a huge miss. Chase has eaten into some of AMEX's business as of late. The Reserve being a good example of that. IHG is also somewhat comparable to Hilton. The Hilton AMEX portfolio wins. There should have been a $450 annual fee card here. Perhaps I am wrong, and that is too premium for the IHG market. I do wonder what a $450 af, Ambassador or Spire status, VISA Infinite, with unrestricted free night, etc would do for them. It surely would pique my interest.
#49
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: NJ (EWR) - USA
Programs: UA Silver - IHG Spire AMB - Hilton Gold - Choice Hotels Platinum - Hertz Gold FiveStar
Posts: 396
4th night free definitely has value, but not as much to me. Not that they have to cater to me. As someone who generally stays 1-2 nights, the 10% clearly wins in my scenario.
I also have Global Entry. That perk is showing up more and more. Although, few sub-$100 annual fee cards come with that.
I also have Global Entry. That perk is showing up more and more. Although, few sub-$100 annual fee cards come with that.
HI Aruba, Palazzo/Venetian Las Vegas, IC or CP in NYC Times Square not to mention all the IC's in Europe. PLENTY of 4th night opportunities, but like I said you have to have the abundance of points to make it work and that's where the 20% OFF points purchase can help too.
Yeah I see about two other sub-$100 cards that have a GE/TSA Pre credit, full listing HERE It's a tough credit overall since it only really works if you are due and not mid-cycle like I am with TSA Pre.
Can you use the credit for a spouse or family member? No restriction on names matching is there?
#51
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sunny AZ
Programs: HH Diamond, Sixt Platinum, IHG Spire Ambassador, Marriott/SPG Gold .....
Posts: 3,203
way over 5/24 and same as with the Iberia no instant approval but the card appeared only the next day.
lets see if having both cards gets me the 4th night free and 20% (old card and ambassador) of the rewards pricing.
would just hope the open the free night to higher reward options (after recent devaluation) maybe even cert + points I.e book a 50k room with the cert and 10k points
lets see if having both cards gets me the 4th night free and 20% (old card and ambassador) of the rewards pricing.
would just hope the open the free night to higher reward options (after recent devaluation) maybe even cert + points I.e book a 50k room with the cert and 10k points
#52
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,454
No, they are undoubtedly anticipating a certain level of breakage on the free nights with the new restrictions
#53
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sunny AZ
Programs: HH Diamond, Sixt Platinum, IHG Spire Ambassador, Marriott/SPG Gold .....
Posts: 3,203
#54
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,621
I currently have the "old" $49 card, which gives me a 10% rebate on points nights. I'm also an Ambassador member, which gives me an additional 10% rebate on points nights.
Can I get the new card and stack the 4th night free plus the 10% + 10% = 20% rebate on points spent, while also buying said points at a discount as a new cardholder?
Unfortunately I've already maxed out point purchases for this year under the 100% buy points bonus last month.
Can I get the new card and stack the 4th night free plus the 10% + 10% = 20% rebate on points spent, while also buying said points at a discount as a new cardholder?
Unfortunately I've already maxed out point purchases for this year under the 100% buy points bonus last month.
#55
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: ORF
Programs: Amex Plat, AA, BA Silver, Marriott Plat, Choice Gold, HHonors Gold, IHG Diamond
Posts: 3,745
I currently have the "old" $49 card, which gives me a 10% rebate on points nights. I'm also an Ambassador member, which gives me an additional 10% rebate on points nights.
Can I get the new card and stack the 4th night free plus the 10% + 10% = 20% rebate on points spent, while also buying said points at a discount as a new cardholder?
Unfortunately I've already maxed out point purchases for this year under the 100% buy points bonus last month.
Can I get the new card and stack the 4th night free plus the 10% + 10% = 20% rebate on points spent, while also buying said points at a discount as a new cardholder?
Unfortunately I've already maxed out point purchases for this year under the 100% buy points bonus last month.
#56
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Programs: UA 1K, DL Gold, IHG Diamond AMB, MR Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, National EE
Posts: 1,083
I called Chase today and was able to upgrade from my current card (IHG Select) to the new card (IHG Premier) without issue. It's called a "product change" and is not a new application and does not affect your credit. Therefore you are not eligible for the 80,000 point sign-up bonus, but the $89 annual fee is waived for the first year. It was a very easy phone call and took less than 5 minutes. Just call the number on the back of your IHG card.
#58
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sunny AZ
Programs: HH Diamond, Sixt Platinum, IHG Spire Ambassador, Marriott/SPG Gold .....
Posts: 3,203
#59
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Rochester, MN
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton HHonors Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,823
I called Chase today and was able to upgrade from my current card (IHG Select) to the new card (IHG Premier) without issue. It's called a "product change" and is not a new application and does not affect your credit. Therefore you are not eligible for the 80,000 point sign-up bonus, but the $89 annual fee is waived for the first year. It was a very easy phone call and took less than 5 minutes. Just call the number on the back of your IHG card.
#60
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,621