Chase
IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card
Key Features
| Annual Fee | $0.00 |
| Regular APR | 19.24Min. of (6.75+12.49) and 29.99%–27.74Min. of (6.75+20.99) and 29.99% variable APR. |
About this card
The IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card is a decent option for travelers who frequently stay at IHG hotels, but its value is somewhat limited for those who don't. The lack of an annual fee and foreign transaction fees is a major plus, and the rewards program is quite good for IHG stays and select categories like dining and gas. The sign-up bonus is also attractive. However, the high APR is a significant drawback, especially for a card targeting those with good credit. Also, the rewards earning structure is geared towards IHG loyalists. Therefore, the overall rating is 3.1.
Pros & Cons
What's great
- Generous sign-up bonus
- Automatic elite status
- No foreign transaction fees
- No annual fee
- Rewards on dining, utilities, gas, and IHG stays
- Redeem 3 nights, get the 4th night free
Things to consider
- High regular APR
- Requires good or excellent credit
- Limited rewards categories
What this card offers
Sign-up bonuses
- Earn 90,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
- Plus, up to 30,000 bonus points by earning an additional 3x on purchases, except at IHG Hotels & Resorts, in the first 6 months from account opening on up to $10,000 spent.
Rewards
- up to 17X total points per $1 spent when you stay at IHG® Hotels and Resorts.
- That's 5X points with this card.
- Plus up to 10X points from IHG® on stays for being an IHG One Rewards member.
- Plus up to 2X points from IHG® on stays with Silver Elite Status, a benefit of this card.
- Earn 3X total points on dining, utilities, select streaming services, and at gas stations.
- Earn 2X points per $1 spent on all other purchases.
Other features
- Automatic Silver Elite Status as long as you remain an IHG One Rewards Traveler Cardmember.
- Earn 10,000 bonus points after you spend $10,000 each calendar year.
- Redeem 3 nights, get 4th night free when you redeem points for a consecutive four-night IHG® hotel stay, you can receive a fourth Reward Night free redeemable at that same hotel during that same stay.
- Gold Elite Status Each calendar year you make purchases totaling $20,000 or more, you, as the primary cardmember, will qualify for Gold Elite Status through December 31st of the following year.
- Save 20% on Rewards Points Purchases Save 20% when you purchase points with your IHG One Rewards Traveler credit card.
- Early Access to IHG Reward Night Sales As an IHG One Rewards Cardmember, you are eligible for early access to Reward Night sales each year.
- Baggage Delay Insurance Reimburses you up to $100 a day for up to 3 days for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing when baggage is delayed over 6 hours.
- Lost Luggage Reimbursement Provides reimbursement up to $3,000 per covered traveler for the cost to repair or replace checked or carry-on baggage that is lost, damaged or stolen during a covered trip.
- Purchase Protection Covers your eligible new purchases for 120 days from the date of purchase against damage or theft up to $500 per item.
- Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather or other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $5,000 per covered traveler and $10,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours, and hotels.
- No foreign transaction fees You will pay no foreign transaction fees when you use your card for purchases made outside the United States.
- Chase Pay Over Time lets eligible Chase customers break up credit card purchases into budget friendly payments.
- Pay off an eligible purchase you've already made of $100 or more in smaller, equal monthly payments. No interest - just a fixed monthly fee with plan durations that range from 3-24 months.
- Earn up to 50K bonus points per year. You can earn 10,000 bonus points for each friend that gets approved for a participating IHG One Rewards Credit Card.
Additional Notes
This product is available to you if you do not have a current IHG One Rewards Credit Card and have not received a new Cardmember bonus within the last 24 months. This does not apply to Business Card Credit Card products. Specific limitations apply to New York residents: Lost Luggage Reimbursement - additionally limited to $2,000 per bag and $10,000 for all covered travelers per trip. Purchase Protection - coverage period is 90 days from the date of purchase.

