Feb 3, 2024, 7:55 am
Last edit by: TravelinSperry
Instead (or in advance) of an annual renewal, Ambassador members who meet the criteria can ask for a one time extension (avail once per life of the member)
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental...rms-conditions
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental...rms-conditions
- An InterContinental Ambassador Membership Extension may be awarded to select Ambassadors who meet the criteria below.
- To be eligible for a two (2) month extension, individuals must have an active Ambassador membership and must not have redeemed a two-month extension in the past. Ambassador members whose membership has expired are not eligible for this extension. Eligible Ambassador members may request this benefit once per lifetime. If a member elects to use this offer, their Ambassador membership will extend for an additional two months beyond when it would have otherwise expired. This is a one-time offer per member and once the extension is applied to their account, this action is considered final and is not reversible.
- To be eligible for a six (6) month extension, individuals must have an active Ambassador membership that is in its second or greater consecutive membership year, and must not have redeemed a six-month extension in the past. Ambassador members whose membership has expired are not eligible for this extension. Eligible Ambassador members may request this benefit once per lifetime. If a member elects to use this offer, their Ambassador membership will extend for an additional six months beyond when it would have otherwise expired. This is a one-time offer per member and once the extension is applied to their account, this action is considered final and is not reversible.
- Membership Extensions are granted at the discretion of IHG® and may be denied, ended, or amended with or without notice or compensation, at IHG’s sole discretion. Any extension granted excludes the extension or issuance of any Complimentary Weekend Night certificates.
- Extensions for Royal Ambassadors are not available.
- The two (2) and six (6) month membership extensions cannot be combined into a combined eight (8) month extension. The two different extension periods must be applied in two (2) separate membership years.
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Feb 25, 2024, 9:58 am
#331
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 10x for the card, as the AMB transaction was done separately from the room folio. Although years ago when I first signed up for AMB at IC HK (now Regent), it was included in the folio.
Sometimes Chase does have merchant offers for 5%/10% back on IHG properties on the IHG card, so keep an look out for that as well.
Sometimes Chase does have merchant offers for 5%/10% back on IHG properties on the IHG card, so keep an look out for that as well.
Mar 28, 2024, 3:04 pm
#332
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
Cannot renew online (IHG has some sort of bug) and called today to renew and they can't renew over the phone either. Same bug is affecting them. Way to go IHG IT. Phone rep said renewal will still earn 15k points 30 days after expiry (some sort of grace period). We shall see.
Also - IHG property said I cannot renew in person and was required to call. I recall reading somewhere in this thread someone renewed in person. At least at the IHG Miami, you can't do this
Also - IHG property said I cannot renew in person and was required to call. I recall reading somewhere in this thread someone renewed in person. At least at the IHG Miami, you can't do this
Mar 29, 2024, 5:55 am
#333
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA Premier Silver, AA, DL, IHG Diamond Amb, Marriott Silver, Hilton Silver, National
Posts: 1,530
Cannot renew online (IHG has some sort of bug) and called today to renew and they can't renew over the phone either. Same bug is affecting them. Way to go IHG IT. Phone rep said renewal will still earn 15k points 30 days after expiry (some sort of grace period). We shall see.
Also - IHG property said I cannot renew in person and was required to call. I recall reading somewhere in this thread someone renewed in person. At least at the IHG Miami, you can't do this
Also - IHG property said I cannot renew in person and was required to call. I recall reading somewhere in this thread someone renewed in person. At least at the IHG Miami, you can't do this
Mar 29, 2024, 7:56 pm
#335
formerly rt23456p
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,210
Call, they can charge you using creditcard.
Mar 29, 2024, 7:57 pm
#336
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Virginia USA
Posts: 1,232
Is the 15k points always around or a limited time only? I could renew now but rather wait until closer to my deadline to decide. Also, if I have an IHG AmEx offer will it kick in for an online renewal of my ambassador or only if I do it at a hotel?
Mar 29, 2024, 10:05 pm
#337
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,741
For AMB renewal the 15k pay 200 USD has been around continuously for many, many years. Should be fine to wait till closer to your renewal date.
Mar 31, 2024, 6:59 am
#339
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: PEK
Programs: BAEC, AA Exec Plat
Posts: 244
I have the usual offer to renew (for me by April 1st) and receive 15,000 points. I am not planning any IC stays over the next couple of months, so could leave this renewal till later. Can anyone advise what would happen to renewal offer? Would I get another offer to renew after April 1st, or is it just signing up again new (currently with no promotion around).
Mar 31, 2024, 1:37 pm
#340
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: NZ
Posts: 1,556
I have the usual offer to renew (for me by April 1st) and receive 15,000 points. I am not planning any IC stays over the next couple of months, so could leave this renewal till later. Can anyone advise what would happen to renewal offer? Would I get another offer to renew after April 1st, or is it just signing up again new (currently with no promotion around).
Apr 1, 2024, 12:39 pm
#341
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: DTW - Rochester Hills, MI
Programs: Cathay MPC, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Domestic Airline Nobody
Posts: 715
When I tried last week the renewal link online was not working. I wanted to renew with the worthless points and the error message indicated there was a problem with my payment method. LOL!
I tried to use the chat feature to connect but gave up after a while.
I emailed them and they were able to do it for me via email. They gave me -- without me even needing to ask -- about 4K points for the inconvenience.
I tried to use the chat feature to connect but gave up after a while.
I emailed them and they were able to do it for me via email. They gave me -- without me even needing to ask -- about 4K points for the inconvenience.
Apr 1, 2024, 11:07 pm
#342
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: DTW
Programs: Marriott Platinum, SPG Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 394
When I tried last week the renewal link online was not working. I wanted to renew with the worthless points and the error message indicated there was a problem with my payment method. LOL!
I tried to use the chat feature to connect but gave up after a while.
I emailed them and they were able to do it for me via email. They gave me -- without me even needing to ask -- about 4K points for the inconvenience.
I tried to use the chat feature to connect but gave up after a while.
I emailed them and they were able to do it for me via email. They gave me -- without me even needing to ask -- about 4K points for the inconvenience.
Apr 2, 2024, 11:10 am
#343
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: UA*G(1K), PC Diamond Amb, Marriott Titanium, Accor Platinum
Posts: 4,673
I tried to extend today but the website didn't accept any of my payment cards (debit and credit alike). I thought they may no longer like me...
Will try the email route as well if it still won't work in a day or so.
Gongzuokuang Did you just reply to the email or did you have a dedicated email address?
HTB.
Will try the email route as well if it still won't work in a day or so.
Gongzuokuang Did you just reply to the email or did you have a dedicated email address?
HTB.
Apr 2, 2024, 12:56 pm
#344
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: PEK
Programs: BAEC, AA Exec Plat
Posts: 244
Update on mine. I never got the payment to work. Called IHG customer svcs and they couldn't get it to work either. Ambassador line managed it, but had to try a couple of different ways. They gave me the 15k fine (did it on the last day of offer).