IHG One Rewards: Redesigned Travel Cards Offering Up to 200,000 Bonus Rewards for a Limited Period

IHG Credit Card Offers Overview

Travelers staying at IHG properties like Kimpton, InterContinental, and Holiday Inn can take advantage of limited-time savings in anticipation of the holiday travel season. IHG has revamped its IHG One Rewards credit cards, introducing new benefits and a premium option:

1. Welcome Bonuses: Each card features a limited-time welcome bonus for new cardholders. Here’s a summary:

   • IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card:

     • Bonus: 200,000 points after spending $5,000 within 3 months.
     • Annual Fee: $350.
     • Rewards: Up to 28X points on IHG stays, 6X on dining and travel, and 3X on other purchases.
     • Benefits: Automatic Platinum Elite status, 20 Elite Night Credits per year, an Anniversary Free Night, and up to $300 in F&B rewards.

   • IHG One Rewards Business Credit Card:

     • Bonus: 190,000 points after spending $5,000 within 3 months.
     • Annual Fee: $200.
     • Rewards: Up to 26X points on IHG stays, 5X on flights, and 3X on other purchases.
     • Benefits: Anniversary Free Night, 15 Elite Night Credits each year, and up to $100 in annual airline statement credits.

   • IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card:

     • Bonus: 180,000 points after spending $3,000 within 3 months.
     • Annual Fee: $150.
     • Rewards: Up to 24X points on IHG stays, 5X on select categories, and 3X on other purchases.
     • Benefits: Automatic Gold Elite Status and an annual free night.

   • IHG One Rewards Credit Card:

     • Bonus: 125,000 points after spending $2,000 within 3 months.
     • Annual Fee: $0.
     • Rewards: Up to 17X points on IHG stays, 3X on dining and groceries, and 2X on other purchases.
     • Benefits: Automatic Silver Elite status and 5 Elite Night Credits annually.

2. Maximizing Rewards: The estimated value of IHG points is around 57 cents per point. Here’s how it breaks down for the welcome bonuses:

   • Premier Select Card: ~$1,140 in rewards.
   • Premier Card: ~$1,026 in rewards.
   • Credit Card: ~$712 in rewards.
   • Business Card: ~$1,083 in rewards.

3. Important Considerations: The revamped IHG credit cards feature higher annual fees with new benefits that may offset costs, such as increased food and beverage credits and automatic elite status. However, some rewards from previous versions have been reduced.

4. Claims: IHG boasts over 6,000 locations globally, covering both luxury and budget accommodations.