IHG Premier 20% rebate for Points Purchase
Jun 20, 2018, 8:44 pm
#46
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
Their first offer was 6000 points as they could not refund me 20% ($80) which was totally unacceptable and only makes sense as if you would buy points $80 would get you 6000 (but I bought 40k and got 80% on top so 20% savings would be fictual $500 purchase as this would be $400 net > 90k points vs 72k at $400 = 18k difference equal 20% savings)
But as there were more problems with the points purchase I got more in the end (not mentioning the amount as it was not 100% related to 20% off only). Was less that I was hoping for but in the end not worth wasting more time over.
But as there were more problems with the points purchase I got more in the end (not mentioning the amount as it was not 100% related to 20% off only). Was less that I was hoping for but in the end not worth wasting more time over.
Jun 23, 2018, 12:35 pm
#47
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Thailand
Programs: Marriott LT Titanium; IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 1,150
Here is my update.
I purchased 100,000 points before May 31st and received the 80,000 bonus points with that promotion.
After a few DM's back and forth with chase about the $200.00 I was due back on my point purchase and getting nowhere I just decided to online dispute the charge for a partial amount $200.00 of the $1000.00 I paid for the 180,000 points.
I received an nearly automatic credit/refund of $200.00 to my card and a letter saying that the dispute is with points.com for review, pretty standard.
I log into my IHG account tonight and see that 180,000 has been removed from my account. Wow!
I assume that the rest of the amount for the points purchase ($800.00) will automatically get credited back to my card
What a total shitshow.
Chase has really screwed this up and I know many are pissed.
I know I will have to call or dispute again to get the remainder ($800.00) back, oh joy.
I purchased 100,000 points before May 31st and received the 80,000 bonus points with that promotion.
After a few DM's back and forth with chase about the $200.00 I was due back on my point purchase and getting nowhere I just decided to online dispute the charge for a partial amount $200.00 of the $1000.00 I paid for the 180,000 points.
I received an nearly automatic credit/refund of $200.00 to my card and a letter saying that the dispute is with points.com for review, pretty standard.
I log into my IHG account tonight and see that 180,000 has been removed from my account. Wow!
I assume that the rest of the amount for the points purchase ($800.00) will automatically get credited back to my card
What a total shitshow.
Chase has really screwed this up and I know many are pissed.
I know I will have to call or dispute again to get the remainder ($800.00) back, oh joy.
Sep 15, 2018, 12:01 pm
#48
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SFO
Posts: 33
IHG 20% discount on points and cash purchase points for .046
Got an email from IHG: Say hello to 20% savings towards your next getaway. Book: 9/13/18 – 9/20/18. Stay: 9/13/18 – 11/4/18, on points and cash stay. You can purchase points for .046 cents. Must have the Premier card
Last edited by lofu888; Sep 15, 2018 at 12:03 pm Reason: add detail
Sep 25, 2018, 10:57 am
#49
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 394
Looks like IHG has made the 20% a temporary offer only. I did get it one time on P&C before I had the card, when it was offered to everyone.
Then, with the card last spring, I bought a large amount up to the current maximum -- received nothing. Should have been $120 off.
The Chase site still says it's a benefit for holding the card, doesn't distinguish between the two modes of points purchase.
https://www.chase.com/personal/credi.../premier-perks
IHG just had it as a one week P&C offer only. Not as stated in the credit card offer from April.
Save 20% on Points Purchases
Save at least 20% on points purchases when you pay for those points with your IHG® Rewards Club Premier or Traveler Credit Cards. Point purchase amounts are subject to change by IHG® Rewards Club. These points are Non-Qualifying points and do not count towards Elite qualification. Upon completion of the points purchase, you agree that the total dollar amount of the points, minus the discount, will be immediately charged to your credit card. The cost for the points purchased is non-refundable. The 20% discount cannot be combined with any other points purchase offer. Point purchase transactions managed by Points.comOpens Overlay.
https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/de...ndcash-premier
The email I received Friday "get the most out of your Premier Card" doesn't mention it at all.
If I try to test the 20% through the Points.com portal it tells me "Sorry" -- that I've reached a limit. Thought I read something about them expanding the limit. Not that I'd want to...I get enough from stays, promos, and the occasional P&C discount offer.
And I just realized today that my rollover nights from this year's stays are going to be largely wasted going into 2020. Time to diversify.
Then, with the card last spring, I bought a large amount up to the current maximum -- received nothing. Should have been $120 off.
The Chase site still says it's a benefit for holding the card, doesn't distinguish between the two modes of points purchase.
https://www.chase.com/personal/credi.../premier-perks
IHG just had it as a one week P&C offer only. Not as stated in the credit card offer from April.
Save 20% on Points Purchases
Save at least 20% on points purchases when you pay for those points with your IHG® Rewards Club Premier or Traveler Credit Cards. Point purchase amounts are subject to change by IHG® Rewards Club. These points are Non-Qualifying points and do not count towards Elite qualification. Upon completion of the points purchase, you agree that the total dollar amount of the points, minus the discount, will be immediately charged to your credit card. The cost for the points purchased is non-refundable. The 20% discount cannot be combined with any other points purchase offer. Point purchase transactions managed by Points.comOpens Overlay.
https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/de...ndcash-premier
The email I received Friday "get the most out of your Premier Card" doesn't mention it at all.
If I try to test the 20% through the Points.com portal it tells me "Sorry" -- that I've reached a limit. Thought I read something about them expanding the limit. Not that I'd want to...I get enough from stays, promos, and the occasional P&C discount offer.
And I just realized today that my rollover nights from this year's stays are going to be largely wasted going into 2020. Time to diversify.
Last edited by SEAfarer; Sep 25, 2018 at 10:59 am Reason: addition
Sep 27, 2018, 9:20 pm
#50
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,725
The new? terms and conditions say that the 20% rebate “cannot be combined with any other points purchase offer” which excludes IHG's regular bonus points sales. This 20% rebate is pretty worthless if you can only apply it to the sales of full price points. Might be worth it if you need points in a pinch.