Apr 9, 2018, 9:34 am
Last edit by: MDtR-Chicago
If you do not already have one, it is recommended to sign up for an IHG One Rewards account, including a password, before applying for a credit card.
https://www.ihg.com/rewardsclub/us/en/enrollment/join
This is the NEW Chase IHG Rewards Club Premier card. It replaced the old IHG Rewards Club Select card in 2018. Existing card members were not automatically product changed to the new card. Among the many changes, the AF jumped from $49 to $89 per year.
Moderator caution: Referral offers -or- links are NOT permitted in any thread in the Chase forum. Instead, see: Credit card referral offers (post only in this thread, read Wikipost first Please do not post ANY application links in the Wikipost or thread, even if you think they are not referral links. If you think there is an extraordinary circumstance where the link is difficult to find elsewhere, consult with a moderator before posting.
Current Offer:
https://creditcards.chase.com/travel...s-club/premier
Plus, earn 10,000 bonus points after you spend $20,000 on purchases and make one additional purchase each account anniversary year.
This product is available to you if you do not have this card and have not received a new cardmember bonus for this card in the past 24 months.
Plus 10X points from IHG for being an IHG Rewards Club member
Plus 5X points from IHG with Platinum Elite Status, a benefit of this card
Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
Anniversary free night is only valid at IHG hotels with a current point redemption level of 40,000 points or less.
Chase link to site describing the new cards:
https://www.chase.com/content/chase-...edit-cards/ihg
ChasePremier
However, this is not the best offer out there. If you start making a hotel booking on IHG.com, you will be presented with the same offer (80,000 points + 5,000 for AU) PLUS a $50 statement credit.
IHG forum thread about the new cards (and grandfathered old card for those have it already):
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inte...d-options.html
For discussion prior to April 2018, see this archived thread.
Q. Where can I learn more about the annual free-night certificate associated with this card? How long are the certificates good for? Are the certificates revoked if you cancel your Chase card?
A. See Annual Free Night Cert from IHG (Rewards Club) Visa / Mastercard.
Q. Once I meet the spending requirement, how soon will I receive my bonus points?
A. Bonus points typically accrue at the close of the billing period in which you incur the corresponding charges. Points should appear in your IHG account within a few days thereafter.
NOTE: If you complete your required spending in the last 7-10 days of the statement period, the bonus may not post until the following month's statement, even if the regular per-dollar points post on the first statement. This is normal behavior for Chase and is not worth a phone call.
Q. Can I apply for this card and earn the bonus after doing so previously?
A. For answers to these and other questions, see the wiki and related discussion in the master discussion thread https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase-ultimate-rewards/2016194-applying-chase-business-cards-april-2020-onward.html
Q. Will the signup bonus count toward Spire Elite status?
A. No.
Archived: Previous offer link:
https://creditcards.chase.com/travel...mier?CELL=6TKW
https://www.ihg.com/rewardsclub/us/en/enrollment/join
This is the NEW Chase IHG Rewards Club Premier card. It replaced the old IHG Rewards Club Select card in 2018. Existing card members were not automatically product changed to the new card. Among the many changes, the AF jumped from $49 to $89 per year.
Moderator caution: Referral offers -or- links are NOT permitted in any thread in the Chase forum. Instead, see: Credit card referral offers (post only in this thread, read Wikipost first Please do not post ANY application links in the Wikipost or thread, even if you think they are not referral links. If you think there is an extraordinary circumstance where the link is difficult to find elsewhere, consult with a moderator before posting.
Current Offer:
https://creditcards.chase.com/travel...s-club/premier
5 Free Nights, worth up to 60k points each
After spending $4000 within 3 monthsPlus, earn 10,000 bonus points after you spend $20,000 on purchases and make one additional purchase each account anniversary year.
This product is available to you if you do not have this card and have not received a new cardmember bonus for this card in the past 24 months.
25X Points Total per dollar at IHG
That's 10X points at IHG Hotels and Resorts as an IHG Rewards Club Premier Credit CardmemberPlus 10X points from IHG for being an IHG Rewards Club member
Plus 5X points from IHG with Platinum Elite Status, a benefit of this card
2X points per dollar
Earn 2X points on purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants.Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
Anniversary Night
Enjoy a reward night after each account anniversary year at IHG hotels worldwide.Anniversary free night is only valid at IHG hotels with a current point redemption level of 40,000 points or less.
Fourth Reward Night
Enjoy a reward night when you redeem points for any stay of 4 or more nights.*Annual Fee
$89 per year. Not waived for the first year.Chase link to site describing the new cards:
https://www.chase.com/content/chase-...edit-cards/ihg
ChasePremier
However, this is not the best offer out there. If you start making a hotel booking on IHG.com, you will be presented with the same offer (80,000 points + 5,000 for AU) PLUS a $50 statement credit.
IHG forum thread about the new cards (and grandfathered old card for those have it already):
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inte...d-options.html
For discussion prior to April 2018, see this archived thread.
Q. Where can I learn more about the annual free-night certificate associated with this card? How long are the certificates good for? Are the certificates revoked if you cancel your Chase card?
A. See Annual Free Night Cert from IHG (Rewards Club) Visa / Mastercard.
Q. Once I meet the spending requirement, how soon will I receive my bonus points?
A. Bonus points typically accrue at the close of the billing period in which you incur the corresponding charges. Points should appear in your IHG account within a few days thereafter.
NOTE: If you complete your required spending in the last 7-10 days of the statement period, the bonus may not post until the following month's statement, even if the regular per-dollar points post on the first statement. This is normal behavior for Chase and is not worth a phone call.
Q. Can I apply for this card and earn the bonus after doing so previously?
A. For answers to these and other questions, see the wiki and related discussion in the master discussion thread https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chase-ultimate-rewards/2016194-applying-chase-business-cards-april-2020-onward.html
Q. Will the signup bonus count toward Spire Elite status?
A. No.
Archived: Previous offer link:
https://creditcards.chase.com/travel...mier?CELL=6TKW
125,000 bonus points
after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
IHG Rewards Club Premier MC - 5 Free Nights (60k each), $4K spend
Feb 1, 2023 | 11:17 am
#631
Join Date: May 2022
Posts: 3,095
Had read that but wanted to know if anyone was able to cancel or not renew and get accepted for the new card. I've had the $49 annual fee card since it first came out so def over 24 months since bonus. Would just hate to cancel or not renew and find out I can't get the new card bonus but now have a $99 annual fee for nothing.
The $49 card is so valuable, in my opinion go for the business card instead, so you can combine both the 10% rebate and 4th night free
Feb 1, 2023 | 2:28 pm
#632
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: WN A+ CP, UA 1MM/*A Gold, Mar LT Tit, IHG Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 6,377
I agree, the legacy Select card is too valuable to churn. For the $49 AF I get an annual free night cert t I have no trouble redeeming for at least $150 value. And the 10% awards rebate I make worth $100 most years. This $200 net benefit wouldn't be worth it for a new card, but for an existing card I can pretty much keep in a drawer, it's great.
Feb 1, 2023 | 8:42 pm
#633
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: TPE, SEA
Posts: 1,156
I agree, the legacy Select card is too valuable to churn. For the $49 AF I get an annual free night cert t I have no trouble redeeming for at least $150 value. And the 10% awards rebate I make worth $100 most years. This $200 net benefit wouldn't be worth it for a new card, but for an existing card I can pretty much keep in a drawer, it's great.
Feb 1, 2023 | 11:53 pm
#634
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: flyover country
Posts: 2,854
I would have phrased the question as "Is it correct that Chase will close accounts that have zero balance for a long time?" I don't have the answer, but I put no spend on my Select card from the time I got the Premier card until there were Chase offers that interested me on the Select card. I don't recall how long that was, and perhaps I got lucky and the Chase offers showed up before Chase decided that my card had been dormant for too long. If anyone knows that Chase has a policy of closing dormant cards, please share the knowledge. I would think Chase would be happy to collect $49 per year whether there is spend or not, but I'm assuming Chase is not buying the free night certificate.
Feb 2, 2023 | 3:54 pm
#636
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: WN A+ CP, UA 1MM/*A Gold, Mar LT Tit, IHG Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 6,377
Several years ago there was a scare on FT that credit card issuers were closing dormant accounts. I recall sporadic reports of it happening with Citi, less so with Chase. Citi at the time had much more churner-friendly policies; thus I surmise they had more cleanup to do as they tightened up. At any rate, I've let my Chase IHG Select go well more than 12 months without a charge, other than the $49 AF, twice in the past 4 years.
As a best practice I do try to charge at least one ordinary purchase to each of my cards every 12 months. A few weeks ago, for example, I charged grocery shopping of about $30 to my IHG Select card. I figure that gives me a degree of protection in case a bank suddenly decides to do spring cleaning on its dormant accounts.
As a best practice I do try to charge at least one ordinary purchase to each of my cards every 12 months. A few weeks ago, for example, I charged grocery shopping of about $30 to my IHG Select card. I figure that gives me a degree of protection in case a bank suddenly decides to do spring cleaning on its dormant accounts.
Feb 4, 2023 | 10:02 pm
#637
Moderator: Chase Ultimate Rewards
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 2P, MR LT Plat, IHG Plat, BW Dia, HH Au, Avis PC
Posts: 5,664
Feb 9, 2023 | 7:26 pm
#638
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: MCI
Programs: AA, DL, UA, WN, HHonors Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott, Hyatt
Posts: 263
I recently cancelled a legacy IHG Select card. The new IHG Premier better suits my/my family's travel patterns.
How long must/should I wait before applying for the Premier card? [Note: I am good on 5/24.]
Thanks
How long must/should I wait before applying for the Premier card? [Note: I am good on 5/24.]
Thanks
Feb 9, 2023 | 7:45 pm
#639
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 2,041
Why did you cancel? You can have both. They are different products.
Feb 10, 2023 | 10:38 am
#643
Join Date: May 2022
Posts: 3,095
30 days to be safe, but you can apply for the business card no problem
Feb 12, 2023 | 9:55 pm
#645
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: TPE, SEA
Posts: 1,156
But if you meant the business Premier card (which has a 140K offer), then yes you can get it while keeping the Select.