Last chance: Earn over “,000 in hotel points with these elevated IHG card offers – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash)
Travelers eyeing stays at IHG properties now have a narrow window to secure substantial welcome bonuses on the brand’s cobranded credit cards. The current promotions represent the highest points totals available for these cards and carry values that can exceed $1,000 when redeemed for hotel nights. Applications must be submitted before the offers conclude at 9 a.m. ET on June 25.
Current Welcome Bonuses and Their Worth
The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card leads with the largest promotion. New cardholders can earn up to 185,000 bonus points by meeting two spending thresholds: 150,000 points after $3,000 in purchases within the first three months and an additional 35,000 points after $6,000 within six months. At current valuations, this package reaches $1,018 in travel value. The Premier Business version provides 140,000 bonus points after $4,000 spent in three months, valued at $770. The no-annual-fee Traveler card offers up to 125,000 points through a combination of 90,000 after $2,000 in three months plus 35,000 after $4,000 in six months, worth as much as $688. These figures mark the strongest point-based bonuses recorded for each product.
Everyday Perks That Extend Value
Beyond the initial bonuses, each card delivers ongoing advantages tailored to frequent IHG guests. All three grant automatic elite status, with the Premier and Premier Business versions supplying Platinum Elite benefits such as early check-in, late checkout when available, and a 60 percent points bonus on stays. The Traveler card provides Silver Elite status instead. Cardholders also receive a fourth-night-free award on eligible point redemptions of four nights or longer. This feature can deliver meaningful savings on longer trips without any cap on points earned back. Annual free-night certificates worth up to 40,000 points further enhance the Premier cards, and those certificates can be supplemented with additional points for higher-value properties.
Who Benefits Most From These Cards
Frequent IHG guests who stay several times a year will find the $99 Premier cards easiest to offset through the free night and status perks alone. Occasional travelers may prefer the Traveler card for its lack of an annual fee while still accessing solid earning rates on gas, dining, and utilities. Business owners can evaluate the Premier Business card for its advertising and office-supply bonuses alongside the shared elite and free-night features. In all cases, the elevated welcome offers make this an attractive moment to apply, provided applicants meet Chase’s standard approval criteria including the 5/24 rule on recent card openings.
Timing and Next Steps
The promotions end in just a few days, so interested travelers should review their eligibility and spending plans promptly. Points from these cards can be used across the IHG portfolio, from budget-friendly Holiday Inn locations to upscale Kimpton and Vignette Collection properties. With award nights starting at 5,000 points, the bonuses translate directly into multiple future stays.
