As a new cardholder, here’s what you can look forward to:
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IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card: New cardmembers can earn 170,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases on the card in the first three months from account opening. Previously, cardholders earned 140,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months of opening an account.
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IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card: New cardmembers can earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases on the card in the first three months from account opening. Previously, cardholders earned 80,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of opening an account.
Apart from the sign-up offers, the other features of the cards will remain the same.
IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
Rewards rate
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Up to 17 points total per $1 spent at IHG (5 from card, 10 from loyalty program, 2 from automatic elite status).
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3 points per $1 spent on monthly bills, gas stations, and restaurants.
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2 points per $1 spent on all other purchases.
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Up to 26 points total per $1 spent at IHG (10 from card, 10 from loyalty program, 6 from automatic elite status).
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5 points per $1 spent on travel, gas stations, and restaurants.
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3 points per $1 spent on all other purchases.
Other perks
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Fourth night free when redeeming rewards for four or more nights.
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Earn Gold status when you spend $20,000 or more on your card in a calendar year.
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Free anniversary night each year (up to 40,000 point value).
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Fourth night free when redeeming rewards for four or more nights.
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Automatic Platinum status.
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Get up to $50 United Airlines TravelBank Cash each calendar year; registration required.
Is it a good offer?
The value of IHG points is approximately 0.5 cents each, according to BW valuations. Depending on the card you choose, you could receive a bonus worth at least $500, and as much as $850. This can greatly contribute to your next vacation, whether you plan on staying multiple nights at a Holiday Inn or enjoying a luxurious stay at IHG’s upscale brands like Kimpton or InterContinental Hotels and Resorts. With thousands of properties worldwide, you’ll have plenty of options for using your points.
However, IHG’s point valuation is relatively low compared to other hotel reward currencies, and as with any co-branded travel card, you are limited to redeeming points with that specific brand. Despite the enticing sign-up bonus offers, it’s worth exploring other credit card options, including general-purpose cards that offer more flexibility in redemption, before determining if an IHG card is the right choice for you.