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We know that changes as coming to the IHG Rewards program as of March 2022. To coincide with that, there are also changes coming to IHG Rewards’ co-branded credit cards, and I’d say the news is overwhelmingly positive.
IHG credit card changes as of March 2022
Changes are coming to the portfolio of Chase & IHG Rewards credit cards as of March 24, 2022. Often when there are changes to credit cards it’s not good news, though in this case it seems to be almost entirely good news.
Not only are we seeing changes to the two existing personal credit cards, but we’ll also see the introduction of a new business credit card. Let’s go over the details.
IHG Rewards Premier Credit Card changes
The IHG Rewards Club Premier Credit Card (review) will be rebranded as the IHG Rewards Premier Credit Card. The bad news is that the annual fee will be increasing by $10, from $89 to $99, as of 2023 for existing cardmembers. Everything else is positive.
For one, we’ll see the rewards structure on the card improve considerably. The IHG Premier Card will earn:
5x points on travel (vs. 1x points previously)5x points on purchases at gas stations and dining (vs. 2x points previously)3x points on all other purchases (vs. 1x points previously)On top of that, the card will be getting several additional new perks, including:
Anniversary free night certificates will have more flexibility; while they’re capped at 40,000 points per night, you’ll be able to redeem them at more expensive hotels by paying the difference in points (in other words, you could book a 50,000 point hotel for a free night certificate plus 10,000 points)You’ll receive $50 in United TravelBank Cash each calendar year, after registering your IHG Rewards Premier Card with your United MileagePlus accountYou’ll earn 10,000 bonus points and a $100 statement credit after spending $20,000 on the card in a calendar yearYou’ll continue to receive complimentary IHG Rewards Platinum status, and will be able to earn IHG Rewards Diamond status after spending $40,000 on the card in a calendar yearExcept the $10 annual fee increase, these changes are fantastic across the board. You’ll get a $50 United Airlines credit annually, and free night certificates will be much more valuable. We’ll have to wait to learn the benefits of IHG Rewards Diamond status, but some might consider it worth spending to earn that, especially with the improved points earning structure and threshold bonus on the card.
The other existing benefits not mentioned will continue to exist, including a fourth night free on award redemptions, a Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check credit, etc.
Free night awards are getting a lot more flexibility
IHG Rewards Traveler Credit Card changes
The IHG® Rewards Club Traveler Credit Card (review) will be rebranded as the IHG Rewards Traveler Credit Card. The card will continue to have no annual fee, and there are a few positive changes.
The rewards structure on the IHG Traveler Card will improve considerably, as you’ll be able to earn:
3x points on utilities, internet, cable, phone, and select streaming services purchases (vs. 1x points previously)3x points on purchases at gas stations and dining (vs. 2x points previously)2x points on all other purchases (vs. 1x points previously)On top of that, the card will be getting all kinds of additional new perks:
Automatic IHG Rewards Silver status (no status was offered without spending previously)You’ll be able to earn IHG Rewards Gold status after spending $20,000 on the card in a calendar yearYou’ll earn 10,000 bonus points after spending $10,000 on the card in a calendar yearThe changes here are awesome, as the no annual fee card will finally offer some elite status without spending, and the points earning structure will also improve considerably.
Get $50 in United TravelBank Cash with the card
New IHG Premier Business Card
While details are limited as of now, as of March 24, 2022, a new IHG Premier Business Card will be introduced. The card will have an annual fee of just $99, so let’s hope it has lots of great perks. It’s always exciting to see more new cards on the market.
Let’s hope IHG’s new business card has great perks
Bottom line
Changes are coming to IHG credit cards as of March 2022, and they’re overwhelmingly good news:
The IHG Premier Card‘s annual fee will increase by $10, but the card will get a significantly improved points earning structure, plus will get new perks that include a $50 annual United credit, more flexible anniversary free night awards, and more.The IHG Traveler Card will get IHG Rewards Silver status without a spending requirementThe new IHG Premier Business Card will be introduced, though we’ll have to stay tuned for the details of thatWhat do you make of these IHG Rewards credit card changes?
Title: Details: IHG Rewards Credit Card Changes Coming March 2022
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Published Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:00:11 +0000
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