topic chase IHG is not a bad card! in Credit Cards

chase IHG is not a bad card!

slap_happy — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 19:08:07 GMT

didnt really know about this card until my wife mentioned it to me and then I started looking into it and im surprised that Its not talked about more then it is. I understand IHG are not top flight hotels but there is a 80k point offer which is good for at least 4 free nights in decent holiday inn express type hotels or about 2 free nights in the better IC brand hotels, then you get a free night in any IHG hotel worldwide annually with no catagory restrictions unlike other "hotel" cards. and the AF is waived first year then $49 which is really worth it since the free night is worth so much more then that. its not a top flight hotel card but an excellent mid level hotel card IMHO.

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scenery_guy — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 02:50:55 GMT

It's a great card! I will never give it up unless they make a lot of changes in the future.

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ac921ol — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 05:21:33 GMT

I just got it and I'm excited to start using the hell out if it.

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unc0mm0n1 — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 05:25:19 GMT

They also start you off with crazy limits. I have 20000+ plus limit on mine. It's my largest none CU credit limit.

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Anonymous — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:36:32 GMT

Yeah, this card is definitely under-talked. 80k sign-up bonus, free stay certificate every year, relatively low AF, and Platinum Elite status as long as you're a card holder. It was definitely worthwhile just for the sign-up bonus and perks even though I don't even stay at IHGs regularly.

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MidnightVoice — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:37:42 GMT

I like mine

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GetTheFico — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:05:04 GMT

I got the 60k signup bonus + $50 statement credit offer instead of the 80k.

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USF813 — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 19:40:13 GMT

Crowne Plazas tend to be fairly nice, and HIX in Europe tends to be a very good value. A free night each year, if planned right, can get you a very nice property. I'm partial to the Crowne plaza Amsterdam centre. Amazing location and difficult to get for under $200/night.

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Anonymous — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 20:53:09 GMT

I was thinking about getting this card. I stayed at the Holiday Inn in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and it was nice. I traveled all around Canada and liked the Holiday inn the best. The one in Edmonton was Holiday Inn express and nice room and staff. I will get this card and use it... a lot.

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unc0mm0n1 — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 04:06:32 GMT

@GetTheFico wrote:
I got the 60k signup bonus + $50 statement credit offer instead of the 80k.

I got both. First I got the 80K then SM'ed Chase and got the $50.

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creditfan — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 05:54:38 GMT

where and how you get an extra $50?

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indiolatino61 — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 06:26:39 GMT

@slap_happy wrote:
didnt really know about this card until my wife mentioned it to me and then I started looking into it and im surprised that Its not talked about more then it is. I understand IHG are not top flight hotels but there is a 80k point offer which is good for at least 4 free nights in decent holiday inn express type hotels or about 2 free nights in the better IC brand hotels, then you get a free night in any IHG hotel worldwide annually with no catagory restrictions unlike other "hotel" cards. and the AF is waived first year then $49 which is really worth it since the free night is worth so much more then that. its not a top flight hotel card but an excellent mid level hotel card IMHO.

Never heard of this one...thanks for the post. I'll have to "look into it"...lol. Don't worry ERT, I promised MyJourney no more apps for at least 6 months!

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09Lexie — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 07:03:40 GMT

@indiolatino61

Ok, we are watching you.

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Anonymous — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 15:39:37 GMT

Anyone know what platinum elite status entails?

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GetTheFico — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 20:36:55 GMT

@unc0mm0n1 wrote:
@GetTheFico wrote:
I got the 60k signup bonus + $50 statement credit offer instead of the 80k.
I got both. First I got the 80K then SM'ed Chase and got the $50.

Originally I only received the 60k offer, so I applied & was approved.

The next day I notice the 60k + $50 statement credit offer in my IHG account so I sm'ed Chase once I received the card & they applied the $50 credit.

Then I get home the very next day to notice the 80k offer in the mail, I sm'ed Chase again but they said I was only eligible for one signup bonus.

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GetTheFico — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 20:38:12 GMT

@creditfan wrote:
where and how you get an extra $50?

It may have been a targeted offer. I noticed it when logged into my IHG account.

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DigitalArk — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 15:56:04 GMT

I am getting the 80,000 points bonus.

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JediNeo — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 04:25:28 GMT

Just doing some due diligence, how do you get the 80k sign up points? The website is only offering the 60k bonus.

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CreditScholar — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 07:22:25 GMT

https://www.mychasecreditcards.com/ihg/inhotel80k