Ambassador Renewal
Jan 3, 2015, 12:25 pm
#46
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: UK
Programs: IHG Diamond Amb, Bonvoy Plat (+LTP), VS Silver
Posts: 1,392
I had exactly the same issue in the UK - the postcode field has now been set to numeric only. I ended up putting a 1 in the postcode field and adding my real postcode to another line.
Jan 3, 2015, 1:06 pm
#47
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,265
Anyway, I bought AMB while my status was still Plat and until now, my account remains AMB Plat. But afaik nobody has already been downgraded since January 1st. Nights and points were reset to 0 but status remained unchanged.
We will see in the next days...
Jan 7, 2015, 5:37 am
#49
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, Club Carlson Gold, HHonors Gold, Best Western Diamond Select, BA Blue
Posts: 1,335
^ I don't think so. Ambassador status expiry is different to your Platinum status expiry. I believe that if you are downgraded to IHG Gold, you will continue as Ambassador until your Ambassador year ends.
Of course, as you probably already know, Ambassador status only has relevance at IC hotels.
Of course, as you probably already know, Ambassador status only has relevance at IC hotels.
Jan 7, 2015, 6:03 am
#50
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: C2
Programs: M&M, *G, IHG Platinium Ambassador
Posts: 66
But right now I'm still platinium (should expire end 2014), I was never before an Ambassador.
So I wondering, did they prolong my platinium 
Originally Posted by scubaccr
Ambassadors buying part way through a year , are given Gold minimum, or Platinum if Platinum at time amb is purchased.
Then
a)If during year you reflag from Gold->Plat you get upgraded to Plat Amb
b)If Plat Amb, and you do not requal by nights/points by 31Decyyyy then you luckily keep Plat until Amb status runs out
Then
a)If during year you reflag from Gold->Plat you get upgraded to Plat Amb
b)If Plat Amb, and you do not requal by nights/points by 31Decyyyy then you luckily keep Plat until Amb status runs out
Apr 7, 2015, 12:14 am
#52
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,431
My AMB expires 6/2015. But when I log in, there's a link allowing me to renew. There are 2 options-- $150 with 10K points credit, vs $200 with 15K points credit AND 10% off reward stays. A few questions--
1. If I choose to renew now, am I likely to receive the BOGO weekend certificate before my existing AMB expiration date of June 31?
2. I am under the impression that the 10% reward stay discount will stack with the 10% my Chase IHG credit card gives me, essentially giving me a 20% discount. Is this accurate?
3. Will this 10% discount apply to reward stays I already booked, but have not completed yet (from June to July)? The amount of points I spent on them is substantial.
Thanks
1. If I choose to renew now, am I likely to receive the BOGO weekend certificate before my existing AMB expiration date of June 31?
2. I am under the impression that the 10% reward stay discount will stack with the 10% my Chase IHG credit card gives me, essentially giving me a 20% discount. Is this accurate?
3. Will this 10% discount apply to reward stays I already booked, but have not completed yet (from June to July)? The amount of points I spent on them is substantial.
Thanks
Apr 23, 2015, 4:21 am
#54
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, Club Carlson Gold, HHonors Gold, Best Western Diamond Select, BA Blue
Posts: 1,335
32,000 IHG points for first application for Amb (not applicable in your case).
24,000 IHG points for Amb renewal.
You should see a link appear in your IHG profile several weeks before your Ambassador status expires inviting you to renew.
Jul 5, 2015, 8:38 pm
#56
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,431
I renewed my AMB status on 5/24 this year. The options I was presented were:
1. Renew for $150 USD and receive 10,000* bonus IHG® Rewards Club points
2. Renew for $200 USD and receive 15,000* bonus IHG® Rewards Club points plus a 10%** rebate on Reward Nights
3. Or, if you wish to renew your Ambassador status using IHG® Rewards Club points
Renew using 24,000 of your IHG® Rewards Club points and receive 5,000* bonus points
I chose #2 for the bonus 10% rebate on IHG points. However, when I review my points balance, I see this:
May 24, 2015|Other|Ambassador Renewal|0 pts.|0 pts.
As you can see, I didn't get the 15K bonus points. Should I call IHG AMB program? Or try online chatting with them?
1. Renew for $150 USD and receive 10,000* bonus IHG® Rewards Club points
2. Renew for $200 USD and receive 15,000* bonus IHG® Rewards Club points plus a 10%** rebate on Reward Nights
3. Or, if you wish to renew your Ambassador status using IHG® Rewards Club points
Renew using 24,000 of your IHG® Rewards Club points and receive 5,000* bonus points
I chose #2 for the bonus 10% rebate on IHG points. However, when I review my points balance, I see this:
May 24, 2015|Other|Ambassador Renewal|0 pts.|0 pts.
As you can see, I didn't get the 15K bonus points. Should I call IHG AMB program? Or try online chatting with them?
Jul 5, 2015, 9:25 pm
#57
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Usually in SAN or Central Europe.
Programs: AA:EXP/1MM. Accor/Radisson:Silver; HH:Gold; ICH:Plt Amb.
Posts: 22,307
On a side note...
For anyone else who has the 10% rebate plan, are you seeing a delay in the 10% rebate being credited? I had a couple of reward stays in May and have yet to have the rebates posted to my account.
Jul 6, 2015, 4:18 am
#58
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 452
Same here, have not received the rebate points for my May stays yet.
Jul 6, 2015, 4:28 am
#59
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tyrone,EU
Programs: Avios Hunter
Posts: 2,812
the renewal form says it takes 4-6 weeks for the 10% rebate to be applied.
Looks like if it's longer than 6 weeks since your stay, you should be chasing it.
You will receive 10% of redeemed points back on all Reward Night redemptions for 12 months. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks after each Reward Nights stay for rebated points to be deposited into your account. The maximum number of points to be rebated shall not exceed 100,000 points in a calendar year. Not applicable on non-Reward Night redemption items.
Jul 8, 2015, 3:44 pm
#60
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: WARSAW , POLAND
Programs: LH SEN,PC RA PLATINUM ,HH GOLD
Posts: 248