
Earning rates
| Category | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Everything else | 3x |
Bonus category rates for this card are still being added.
Benefits
Welcome Bonus
- 140,000 Bonus Points Welcome Offer140,000 pts
Earn 140,000 IHG One Rewards bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. Points post to your IHG One Rewards account and can be used for reward nights or other redemptions. This offer is available only once at account opening.
Bonus Earnings
- Up to 26X Points at IHG Hotels and Resorts
Earn up to 26 total points per $1 spent at IHG Hotels and Resorts. The rate combines your card's base earn, your IHG One Rewards membership base earn, and your Platinum Elite status bonus. Use your card at check-out to earn the full combined rate.
Resets: Yearly - 5x Points on Travel, Gas Stations, and Restaurants
Earn 5 IHG One Rewards points per $1 on travel, gas station, and restaurant purchases — including takeout and eligible delivery orders. This accelerated rate applies anywhere in those categories, not just at IHG properties.
Resets: Yearly - 3x Points on All Other Purchases
Every purchase that doesn't qualify for a higher bonus category earns 3 IHG One Rewards points per $1 spent. There's no cap on this base rate, so all your everyday spending continues to build points toward future IHG stays.
Resets: Yearly - Big Spend Bonus Points10,000 pts / yr
Hit $20,000 in purchases in a calendar year and receive 10,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points. These points are awarded together with a $100 statement credit as part of the same spending milestone. The counter resets each January 1.
Resets: Yearly
Statement Credits
- United Airlines TravelBank Cash Deposit$25 / 6moTrackableEnrollment required
Receive $50 in United Airlines TravelBank cash per year, deposited in two $25 installments into your MileagePlus account around January 5 and July 5. TravelBank cash can be applied toward United flight bookings at united.com. A one-time registration linking your IHG Premier card to your MileagePlus account is required to activate this benefit.
Resets: Twice a year - Big Spend Bonus Statement Credit$100 / yr
Spend $20,000 on the card in a calendar year and earn a $100 statement credit. This credit is awarded alongside 10,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points as part of the same milestone. Spending resets each January 1.
Resets: Yearly - Instacart Monthly Credit$10 / moTrackable
Get a $10 statement credit each month when you use your IHG Premier card for Instacart purchases, worth up to $120 per year. Credits don't carry over to the next month, so use each month's $10 before the billing period ends.
Resets: Monthly - United Airlines TravelBank Cash Credit$50 / yrTrackableEnrollment required
Earn up to $50 in United TravelBank Cash each calendar year to use toward United flights. To unlock it, register your IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card with your MileagePlus account. The $50 resets each calendar year.
Resets: Yearly - Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS Application Fee Statement Credit$120 / 4yrTrackable
Get up to $120 back as a statement credit to cover the application fee for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS. Charge the fee to your card to trigger the credit automatically. You can use this credit once every four years.
Resets: Every 4 years
Travel Benefits
- Early Access to IHG Reward Night Sales40,000 pts / yr
Get early access to IHG Reward Night sales before they open to the general public, letting you book discounted point stays at participating hotels. Check the IHG website or app for upcoming sale windows. Access is tied to your IHG One Rewards cardmember status.
Resets: Yearly - Save 20% on Reward Points Purchases
Save at least 20% when you buy IHG One Rewards points through the IHG website using your Premier card. Use this to top up your balance for a specific redemption. The discount applies only when purchasing with your IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card.
Resets: Yearly
Hotel Status
- Diamond Elite Status with $40,000 Annual Spend
Earn IHG One Rewards Diamond Elite status — the brand's top tier — by spending $40,000 or more on purchases in a calendar year. Status is granted to the primary cardmember and remains valid through December 31st of the following year. Diamond Elite perks include enhanced upgrades, bonus points, and lounge access at participating properties.
Resets: Yearly - IHG Platinum Elite Status
Simply holding the IHG One Rewards Premier card gives you automatic Platinum Elite status — no hotel nights required. Perks include bonus points on IHG stays, complimentary room upgrades when available, and late checkout. Status continues as long as you keep the card open.
Resets: Yearly
Travel Insurance
- Baggage Delay Insurance
Covers essential purchases like toiletries and clothing when your baggage is delayed more than 6 hours. Get up to $100 per day for up to 3 days while you wait. Pay for your trip with your card to be eligible for coverage.
Resets: Yearly - Lost Luggage Reimbursement
Covers repair or replacement costs if your checked or carry-on baggage is lost, damaged, or stolen during a covered trip. You can get up to $3,000 per covered traveler. Pay for your travel with your card to qualify.
Resets: Yearly - Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance
Reimburses pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses — including flights, tours, and hotels — if your trip is canceled or cut short by a covered reason like illness or severe weather. You can get up to $5,000 per covered traveler and $10,000 per trip. Charge your travel costs to your card to be eligible.
Purchase Protection
- Purchase Protection
Covers new purchases against damage or theft for 120 days from the purchase date. Use your card to buy the item to activate coverage. Reimbursement is capped at $500 per claim.
Resets: Yearly
Fees & Miscellaneous
- Complimentary Instacart+ MembershipEnrollment required
Cardholders can activate a complimentary 3-month Instacart+ membership, which provides unlimited free delivery on eligible grocery and household orders. Activate through your card benefits portal before December 31, 2027. After the free period, you must pay to continue the membership.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
You pay no foreign transaction fees on purchases made outside the United States. Use your card abroad or on international websites without any added fee on top of your purchase amount.
Resets: Yearly