{"id":11442,"date":"2023-04-02T18:00:19","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T18:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/02\/best-ever-welcome-bonuses-on-ihg-rewards-credit-cards-the-points-guy-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-04-02T18:00:19","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T18:00:19","slug":"best-ever-welcome-bonuses-on-ihg-rewards-credit-cards-the-points-guy-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/02\/best-ever-welcome-bonuses-on-ihg-rewards-credit-cards-the-points-guy-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Best-ever welcome bonuses on IHG Rewards credit cards \u2014 The Points Guy &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<hr class=\"jsx-924131068\"\/>\n<p>Sign-up bonuses come and go, but it\u2019s not often that they can be described as \u201cbest-ever.\u201d The elevated offers on two IHG credit cards are just that \u2014 and time&#8217;s running out to take advantage.<\/p>\n<p>If you have upcoming travel to any of IHG\u2019s brands \u2014 which include Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, Kimpton, InterContinental and Hotel Indigo \u2014 these new cards can save you hundreds of dollars year after year. And that\u2019s beyond the juicy welcome bonuses available, ending April 5.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at these welcome offers and see which IHG Rewards card is the best fit for you.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"ihg-rewards-premier-credit-card\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">IHG Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sign-up bonus:<\/strong> Earn 175,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening. <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG values<\/a> this bonus at $875. This is the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/chase-best-welcome-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">highest offer ever<\/a> on the IHG Premier card. Offer ends April 5.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual fee:<\/strong> $99.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.625%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Earning rate:<\/strong> 10 points per dollar on IHG stays, 5 points per dollar on all other travel, 5 points per dollar on dining (including takeout and eligible delivery services) and gas stations, and 3 points per dollar on all other eligible purchases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why we like it: <\/strong>The card comes with a free night worth up to 40,000 points on each account anniversary. Other important perks include <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-ihg-elite-status-worth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">automatic IHG Platinum elite status<\/a> (with a pathway to Diamond), up to $50 of United TravelBank cash per calendar year, reimbursement for your application fee to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/things-to-know-global-entry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Entry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/is-tsa-precheck-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TSA PreCheck<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/us-nexus-centers-reopen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nexus<\/a> every for years and more \u2014 all for a $99 annual fee.<\/p>\n<p>Factoring in the card\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-get-ihg-fourth-night-free-award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fourth-night award perk<\/a> (when you use points to pay for three nights and get the fourth as a bonus), you could get up to 20 award nights at IHG hotels with this one sign-up bonus. Reward nights start at just 10,000 points apiece, ranging from <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/stretch-your-points-ihg-domestic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">practical options in the U.S.<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/stretch-points-ihg-international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lodgings abroad in Berlin, Brazil and beyond<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__XqB82\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 130 124\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"62\" fill=\"url(#a)\" r=\"62\"\/><mask id=\"b\" style=\"mask-type:alpha\" maskunits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" width=\"124\" height=\"124\"><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"62\" fill=\"#fff\" r=\"62\"\/><\/mask><g mask=\"url(#b)\"><circle cx=\"49.547\" cy=\"60.043\" r=\"31.978\" fill=\"#FDF268\"\/><path opacity=\"0.424\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M75.068 83.272a4.66 4.66 0 0 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This is the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/chase-best-welcome-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">highest offer ever<\/a> on the IHG Traveler card. Offer ends April 5.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual fee: <\/strong>$0.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.625%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMElEQVQImWP48f\/\/p8\/\/f\/7+\/\/v\/f4YFU+6snnZ46YSji6bcYmBgaGRgaGBgqACSACc8Fd43fyMjAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Traveler_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Traveler_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Traveler_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Traveler_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Traveler_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Traveler_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Traveler_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Traveler_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Traveler_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Earning rate:<\/strong> 5 points per dollar on IHG stays, 3 points per dollar on utilities, internet, cable, phone and select streaming services, 3 points per dollar on dining (including takeout and eligible delivery services) and gas stations, and 2 points per dollar on all other eligible purchases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why we like it: <\/strong>IHG\u2019s no-annual-fee card, the <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/ihg-rewards-club-traveler-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">IHG Rewards Traveler Credit Card<\/a><\/span>, offers automatic Silver Elite status and the ability to get a fourth night free on bookings where you pay with points. Plus, the current sign-up bonus is solid for a card with no up-front, yearly cost.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, see our full <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hotel\/ihg\/reviews\/ihg-rewards-club-traveler-credit-card-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">review of the IHG Traveler card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-924131068\"\/>\n<p><strong>Official application link: <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/ihg-rewards-club-traveler-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">IHG Rewards Traveler Credit Card<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-924131068\"\/><a id=\"ihg-rewards-premier-business-credit-card\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">IHG\u202fRewards Premier Business Credit Card<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sign-up bonus: <\/strong>Earn 140,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG values<\/a> this bonus at $700.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual fee:<\/strong> $99.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.625%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAALElEQVQImWP4\/yochD7F\/n8Xw\/D\/R+LUBj43Q4Yry+UZQMJfYvdPVtVgYAAA0YsU00TA088AAAAASUVORK5CYII=&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier-Business_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier-Business_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier-Business_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier-Business_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier-Business_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier-Business_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier-Business_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier-Business_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/03\/IHG-Rewards-Premier-Business_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Earning rate: <\/strong>10 points per dollar on IHG stays, 5 points per dollar on travel, dining, gas, social media and search engine advertising and at office supply stores, and 3 points per dollar on all other eligible purchases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why we like it: <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-marketplace\/ihg-rewards-premier-business-credit-card\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG Rewards Premier Business Credit Card<\/a> mimics many of the same great perks on the consumer version \u2014 the IHG Rewards Premier Credit Card.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, the annual free night award (worth up to 40,000 points) can also be topped off with an unlimited number of points, and you\u2019ll also enjoy elite perks thanks to automatic IHG Platinum status. Cardholders will also receive an additional free night award worth up to 40,000 points (that can also be topped off with additional points) after spending $60,000 each calendar year.<\/p>\n<p>Other benefits include reimbursement for your application fee to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-apply-for-global-entry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Entry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/tsa-precheck-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TSA PreChec<\/a>k or <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/chase\/credit-cards-reimburse-nexus-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nexus<\/a>, a fourth night free on award stays and $50 of United TravelBank credit each year.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, see our full <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ihg-premier-business-credit-card-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">review of the IHG Business card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-924131068\"\/>\n<p><strong>Official application link: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-marketplace\/ihg-rewards-premier-business-credit-card\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG Rewards Premier Business Credit Card.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-924131068\"\/><a id=\"reasons-to-get-an-ihg-rewards-card-beyond-the-bonus\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Reasons to get an IHG Rewards card beyond the bonus<\/h2>\n<p>Earning up to 175,000 points for adding a new card to your wallet is very enticing, but these three cards offer a lot of potential value beyond that initial haul of points.<\/p>\n<h3>Elite status<\/h3>\n<p>Every IHG Rewards card offers some level of automatic elite status.<\/p>\n<p>For example, IHG Rewards Premier and IHG Rewards Premier Business cardholders will earn automatic IHG Platinum Elite status. <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-ihg-elite-status-worth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG currently values Platinum Elite status at $1,245<\/a> for those who earn it through stays. Obviously, that value is less for those who stay at IHG-branded hotels less frequently, but you should be able to recoup the $99 annual fee on the consumer or business version of the Premier card if you spend more than a few nights a year at IHG properties.<\/p>\n<h3>Fourth-night-reward benefit<\/h3>\n<p>All IHG Rewards cardholders <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-get-ihg-fourth-night-free-award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">automatically get a fourth consecutive night reward<\/a>. In short, when you redeem points for stays of four nights or more, the fourth night is complimentary.<\/p>\n<p>This benefit\u2019s value depends on your travel style. For travelers who only book short hotel stays, this isn\u2019t very useful. But for travelers who stay long enough to utilize this perk, it can be incredibly worthwhile. And there\u2019s no cap on how many points you can save with this benefit.<\/p>\n<p>TPG <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">values IHG points<\/a> at 0.5 cents each. Thus, a single fourth-night reward stay at a 20,000-point property saves you $100 worth of IHG points.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-get-ihg-fourth-night-free-award\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The incredibly easy way of redeeming IHG\u2019s 4th-night reward<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMElEQVQImWNQYWXw0mCoCpNRZmBg+PP1ekKsQ09H5v9\/NxjmTW85d3zLgpktE5szAQVREP5\/4pEUAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Kimpton-Naranta-Bali-Pool-Villa-Bathroom.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Kimpton-Naranta-Bali-Pool-Villa-Bathroom.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Kimpton-Naranta-Bali-Pool-Villa-Bathroom.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Kimpton-Naranta-Bali-Pool-Villa-Bathroom.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Kimpton-Naranta-Bali-Pool-Villa-Bathroom.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Kimpton-Naranta-Bali-Pool-Villa-Bathroom.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Kimpton-Naranta-Bali-Pool-Villa-Bathroom.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Kimpton-Naranta-Bali-Pool-Villa-Bathroom.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Kimpton-Naranta-Bali-Pool-Villa-Bathroom.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">IHG HOTELS &amp; RESORTS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Category bonuses<\/h3>\n<p>The IHG Rewards cards help you rack up points fast, thanks to an expansion of bonus categories \u2014 including <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/gas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gas<\/a>, which can be an expensive recurring purchase for many households.<\/p>\n<p>But, it gets better than that. Since the <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/ihg-rewards-club-premier-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">IHG Rewards Premier<\/a><\/span> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-marketplace\/ihg-rewards-premier-business-credit-card\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG Rewards Premier Business<\/a> both grant you automatic Platinum Elite status, you\u2019ll also earn a 50% points bonus on IHG hotel stays. IHG Rewards members earn 10 points per dollar spent at most properties, so the 50% elite bonus provides 15 points per dollar at IHG properties. Add that to the 10 points per dollar you earn with the card and you\u2019ll get (at least) 25 points total per dollar spent on the card on IHG hotel stays.<\/p>\n<h3>20% discount on buying points<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, if you need to top off your IHG points balance, you can get a 20% discount when you buy points with your card. Combined with the ability to top off free night certificates, this perk could be handy if you\u2019re looking to save up your awards for aspirational stays.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"application-rules\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Application rules<\/h2>\n<p>You can have multiple IHG credit cards, but know that the IHG Rewards cards, like all other Chase cards, are subject to Chase\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-chase-5-24-rule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5\/24 rule<\/a>. This means if you\u2019ve opened five or more personal credit card accounts across all banks in the last 24 months, Chase is unlikely to approve you.<\/p>\n<p>Note that you also aren\u2019t eligible if any of these exclusions apply to you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For personal cards:<\/strong> If you currently have a personal IHG Rewards credit card (which includes the legacy IHG Rewards Club Select Credit Card that\u2019s no longer available to new applicants) or if you received a bonus on any personal IHG credit card in the past 24 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For the IHG Business card:<\/strong> You received a new cardmember bonus on this card in the last 24 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/credit-card-application-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The ultimate guide to credit card application restrictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMklEQVQImQEnANj\/AMjm\/6DT\/1N2nCciEAC24vnC3+KOn6RNVEoAwf\/\/0P\/\/mKObAAQKyFcWH27mSusAAAAASUVORK5CYII=&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/InterContinental-Maldives-Maamunagau-room-deck-6_KGenter.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/InterContinental-Maldives-Maamunagau-room-deck-6_KGenter.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/InterContinental-Maldives-Maamunagau-room-deck-6_KGenter.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/InterContinental-Maldives-Maamunagau-room-deck-6_KGenter.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/InterContinental-Maldives-Maamunagau-room-deck-6_KGenter.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/InterContinental-Maldives-Maamunagau-room-deck-6_KGenter.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/InterContinental-Maldives-Maamunagau-room-deck-6_KGenter.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/InterContinental-Maldives-Maamunagau-room-deck-6_KGenter.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/InterContinental-Maldives-Maamunagau-room-deck-6_KGenter.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">IHG has thousands of properties worldwide, including this wanderlust resort in the Maldives. KATIE GENTER\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>The IHG Rewards credit cards are even more enticing once you factor in these excellent new welcome offers. On top of quality benefits, you can receive the best welcome bonuses we\u2019ve ever seen on two of these three cards if you apply right now through April 5.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/chase-best-welcome-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The best time to apply for these popular Chase credit cards based on offer history<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-924131068\"\/>\n<p><strong>Official application link: <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/ihg-rewards-club-premier-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">IHG Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/a><\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong>Official application link: <span class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/ihg-rewards-club-traveler-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-amp-addparams=\"0\" data-amp-replace=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-47a555216f5cc362 applyLink\">IHG Rewards Traveler Credit Card<\/a><\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong>Official application link: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/ihg-rewards-premier-business-credit-card\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG Rewards Premier Business Credit Card<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-924131068\"\/>\n<p><em>Additional reporting by Ryan Wilcox, Benji Stawski and Ryan Smith.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/ihg-rewards-credit-card-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sign-up bonuses come and go, but it\u2019s not often that they can be described as \u201cbest-ever.\u201d The elevated offers on two IHG credit cards are just that \u2014 and time&#8217;s running out to take advantage. 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