IHG Prepaid Mastercard
Mar 8, 2021, 7:04 am
#121
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Singapore
Programs: SIA Solitaire PPS, IHG Royal Amb, Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Gold, Hilton Hhonor Gold
Posts: 2,208
Yes, it was due to the old one expiring in Oct 2020. They issued a replacement with 6-month validity till April 2021. I am now trying to empty the value inside by doing staycation in home town given that no leisure travelling is allowed at this juncture.
Mar 8, 2021, 7:45 am
#123
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Singapore
Programs: SIA Solitaire PPS, IHG Royal Amb, Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Gold, Hilton Hhonor Gold
Posts: 2,208
Mine took close to 2 months to arrive in Singapore after I put in the request to get a replacement card issued. I am relieved that I can finally offload the credits inside. This is a good product but poor execution.
May 24, 2021, 11:08 am
#126
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Singapore
Programs: SIA Solitaire PPS, IHG Royal Amb, Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Gold, Hilton Hhonor Gold
Posts: 2,208
I suspect that this has been discontinued. My existing card has expired and I called them to reissue a renewal card since there are still value in the card. The renewal card no longer comes with the IHG Logo. Just a plain mastercard look on the card face.
Jul 16, 2021, 3:36 am
#128
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,097
Universal Prepaid Mastercard®
Your Mastercard Prepaid Card is convenient to use when shopping, dining out, traveling and more. You can spend it where Debit Mastercard is accepted. But why would you, when the participating U.S. merchants featured on this website give you 5% back*!
Jul 16, 2021, 4:36 am
#129
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Singapore
Programs: SIA Solitaire PPS, IHG Royal Amb, Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Gold, Hilton Hhonor Gold
Posts: 2,208
Subsequently, I used the same card at IC hotel in SG and transaction was successfully processed.
Jul 16, 2021, 5:05 pm
#130
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,097
I don't think so. I was trying to sign up for an online course where the fees are in USD. I used the card and was declined. I used another card and was approved. The website does not need 2-factor authentication for the transaction.
Subsequently, I used the same card at IC hotel in SG and transaction was successfully processed.
Subsequently, I used the same card at IC hotel in SG and transaction was successfully processed.
The thing is the paper that the IHG prepaid card sticks on has an offer for 5% cash back in selected online shops in the US. You got that too?
Jul 16, 2021, 11:30 pm
#131
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Singapore
Programs: SIA Solitaire PPS, IHG Royal Amb, Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Gold, Hilton Hhonor Gold
Posts: 2,208
The previous IHG card said that if you used it outside IHG the card will be declined and it will be blocked for a period of time before it can be used again. How long did you wait before using it in IC SG?
The thing is the paper that the IHG prepaid card sticks on has an offer for 5% cash back in selected online shops in the US. You got that too?
The thing is the paper that the IHG prepaid card sticks on has an offer for 5% cash back in selected online shops in the US. You got that too?
Jul 17, 2021, 4:15 pm
#132
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CPH
Programs: UAMP S, TK M&S E (*G), Marriott LTP, IHG P, SK EBG
Posts: 11,097
I don't think so. I was trying to sign up for an online course where the fees are in USD. I used the card and was declined. I used another card and was approved. The website does not need 2-factor authentication for the transaction.
Subsequently, I used the same card at IC hotel in SG and transaction was successfully processed.
Subsequently, I used the same card at IC hotel in SG and transaction was successfully processed.
Oct 17, 2021, 4:41 am
#133
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: London
Programs: Infinity Milage Lands Gold,Star Alliance Gold, IHG Diamond RA, Kimpton Inner Circle
Posts: 372
Thanks very much. Really appreciate your input. When I log into the Prepaid Centre, the phone numbers shown are the same as the back of the card itself and the numbers are not recognised. Dead tone. You have now given me an email. I'll try that first. If no luck, I'll ask for the phone number you have. Thanks again Singapore friend.
Oct 17, 2021, 5:09 am
#134
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: London
Programs: Infinity Milage Lands Gold,Star Alliance Gold, IHG Diamond RA, Kimpton Inner Circle
Posts: 372
Problem solved I need to dial 00 before the toll number
it run out in Feb and apparently there is a $3.95 per month fee to maintain the card and to avoid it don't wait to apply for a replacement.... oh well good to know if there is a next time.