For a long time, the IHG Rewards Mastercard from Chase has had many different offers. The highest offer for the card has been the 80,000 points offer which now appears to be dead. The other two offers have been as follows:
For a limited time, till March 31st, there is an offer for 70,000 IHG Rewards points after spending $1000 within 3 months.
IHG Rewards Mastercard
- No annual fee first year, $49 thereafter
- Earn 5 points per $1 spent when you stay at IHG hotels
- Earn 2 points per $1 spent at gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants
- 10% rebate on IHG Rewards Club Point redemptions
- Annual free night worldwide
- No foreign transaction fees
- Platinum Elite Status
This card is probably one of my favorite card as it provides incredible value. I used 70000 points to stay at the Intercontinental Berchtesgaden, a property that should definitely be on your bucket list.
Annual Free Night worldwide
For the cost of the $49 annual fee (waived first year), you get a free night worldwide. I guess it’s not technically free then, right? Since there are no restrictions on how you can use the free night, you can use it at any of the expensive Intercontinental Hotels worldwide. You receive the free night certificate each year on the credit card anniversary. Why not use your free night the Intercontinental Hong Kong, of the IC Bora Bora
10% rebate on all redemptions
For example, if you use your 70000 points to book 2 nights at the IC Berchtesgaden, you will get back 7000 points back as a rebate. Thus, your net redemption is only 63000 points for 2 nights.
Platinum Elite Status
Although platinum elite status doesn’t get you a whole lot, it certainly is better than having gold. The only benefit of value is 50% bonus earnings on top of base points. Keep in the mind that the “complimentary upgrades” that come with this platinum status likely will not apply to award stays, but your results may vary.
Overall, anyone who loves to travel should have and keep this card.
HT (Pointchaser)