topic Re: Chase IHG to be replaced? in Credit Cards

Chase IHG card missing?

MrDisco99 — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 03:36:15 GMT

As evidenced by the missing icon in my sig, it appears that Chase has removed all marketing for the IHG card from its website...!?

Any news to go along with this?

Re: Chase IHG card missing?

simplynoir — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 03:43:16 GMT

https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg/ihg60naep

Re: Chase IHG card missing?

MrDisco99 — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 03:50:44 GMT

Yeah the image file is back too. I still don't see it on the main Chase website, though.

Re: Chase IHG card missing?

simplynoir — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 03:51:55 GMT

It might just be like the prequal page where there's a new url path but they don't update the website.

Re: Chase IHG card missing?

simplynoir — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 03:58:49 GMT

If you go to Chase's default page for the IHG card it shows a 404 error now.

https://creditcards.chase.com/travel-credit-cards/ihg-rewards-club

Re: Chase IHG card missing?

simplynoir — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 04:21:49 GMT

@Anonymouswrote:
Probably under construction or they're creating a new link for it. I go to the IHG Chase Page for members then click on the link that says, "Not a Cardmember".

https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg/ihg60naep

Yeah, I know. It's the same one I posted earlier.

Re: Chase IHG card missing?

UncleB — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 05:06:52 GMT

@MrDisco99wrote:
Yeah the image file is back too. I still don't see it on the main Chase website, though.

I can solve the mystery about your siggy... you had a "mystery friend" fix it for you.

I was also wondering about the card application being missing from the main site, but I eventually was able to find it via google search.

I'm hoping they are simply working on their site... it's a good card for many and I would hate to see it go.

Re: Chase IHG card missing?

simplynoir — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 05:07:56 GMT

It just seemed like you were repeating everything I just said earlier in the thread from the link to the possible future re-direct.

Re: Chase IHG card missing?

wasCB14 — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 17:27:25 GMT

The card...and a link to apply for it...is still prominently displayed on the IHG website and in the app.

Maybe we'll see an overhaul, but it's far from certain. That survey from a year or so ago hasn't changed much about the IHG card.

Re: Chase IHG card missing?

MAZDA3 — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 18:23:03 GMT

I’m not seeing it on the website or app as of 1420EST. It’s a solid card that most gladly pay the reasonable AF to get annual free night. Maybe it’s not popular outside the FF community.

Chase IHG to be replaced?

MAZDA3 — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 07:03:25 GMT

There seems to be some chatter that the existing Chase IHG card is going to be replaced with two different IHG cards, one of which will not offer the free night, and one that will (at nearly double the current AF). Chase has pulled the IHG card from their main page but this link still works. Now might be the time to app in the hopes that you are grandfathered into the existing $49 AF terms.

https://www.doctorofcredit.com/chase-ihg-card-no-longer-available-on-chase-site-possibly-being-discontinued-replaced/

https://creditcards.chase.com/a1/ihg/default2

Re: Chase IHG to be replaced?

MrDisco99 — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 13:17:25 GMT

Haha I posted about this a couple days ago.

http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/Chase-IHG-card-missing/td-p/5200382

I knew we'd hear more about this.

Re: Chase IHG to be replaced?

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 18:49:06 GMT

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Re: Chase IHG to be replaced?

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 20:49:57 GMT

Perhaps it's being changed to a Visa to match every other Chase card in the portfolio.

Re: Chase IHG to be replaced?

MrDisco99 — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 21:35:11 GMT

Didn't they just change it from Visa to MC recently though?

Re: Chase IHG to be replaced?

wasCB14 — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 22:15:24 GMT

@MrDisco99wrote:
Didn't they just change it from Visa to MC recently though?

2014

Re: Chase IHG to be replaced?

MAZDA3 — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 22:30:54 GMT

The new cards are still Mastercard. Someone on another blog posted a screenshot of the application page.

Re: Chase IHG to be replaced?

wasCB14 — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 22:56:49 GMT

@Anonymouswrote:
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THIS IS A CARD EMERGENCY

APPLY NOW!

Unless someone is elite with a luxury brand (and travels mostly to places with such hotels), doesn't bother with loyalty programs, or doesn't travel at all...it seems odd to me that someone wouldn't have one.

But panic can certainly inspire a few apps.

Re: Chase IHG to be replaced?

red259 — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:35:06 GMT

I don't have one and travel quite a bit. While I was thinking about picking up this card I don't think rushing out is going to change anything. If they nerf where the free nights can be used it could really impact the value of the card. I remember trying to redeem hotel certs with capped categories and pretty much only being able to use them in places I had no intention of visiting and even when I could use them I could almost get the room for the same cost as the AF. I guess time will tell but I'm not about to app until I know exactly how useful these certs will be going forward.

Re: Chase IHG to be replaced?

wasCB14 — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 19:02:34 GMT

@red259wrote:
I don't have one and travel quite a bit. While I was thinking about picking up this card I don't think rushing out is going to change anything. If they nerf where the free nights can be used it could really impact the value of the card. I remember trying to redeem hotel certs with capped categories and pretty much only being able to use them in places I had no intention of visiting and even when I could use them I could almost get the room for the same cost as the AF. I guess time will tell but I'm not about to app until I know exactly how useful these certs will be going forward.

Keep in mind the first-year AF is waived and the card comes with a bonus. It's not like you're paying $500 up front. There's not very much to lose in getting one.

Maybe the card will be nerfed before you can use the night. This card has been overdue for a nerf for several years.

But I'm glad I didn't hold off apping because of nerfing worries.