Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Welcome Bonus: 200,000 points
  • Up to 12x at IHG hotels
  • No foreign transaction fees

Cons

  • High annual fee ($350/yr)
  • No lounge access
  • No purchase protection

Our Review

The top tier of Chase's IHG lineup

Launched in October 2026, the IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card carries a $350 annual fee and a welcome offer of 200,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months, plus 10,000 points when you add an authorized user.

It earns 12 points per $1 at IHG Hotels & Resorts (up to 28 points per $1 in total), 6 points per $1 on dining and other travel, and 3 points per $1 everywhere else.

  • Automatic Platinum Elite status and 20 Elite Night Credits a year
  • Anniversary Free Night worth up to 60,000 points, and a second one after $40,000 in annual spend
  • Up to $75 a quarter in IHG Food & Beverage Rewards and a $200 airline credit

Terms from the issuer's page, read on October 20, 2026.

Rewards

All Spending

3x

IHG Rewards pts per dollar

IHG hotels

12x

IHG Rewards pts per dollar

Restaurants

6x

IHG Rewards pts per dollar

Travel

6x

IHG Rewards pts per dollar

Transit

6x

IHG Rewards pts per dollar

Credit Card Rewards Calculator

See how much you could earn with this card based on your spending.

¢/ point
0.50¢3¢
Groceries3x
$700/mo
Gas & EV3x
$200/mo
Transit6x
$100/mo
Restaurants6x
$300/mo
Pharmacy3x
$50/mo
Travel6x
$150/mo
Bills & recurring payments3x
$250/mo
Telecom3x
$150/mo
Entertainment & streaming3x
$100/mo
Office supplies3x
$0/mo
Online advertising3x
$0/mo
All other spending3x
$500/mo

Points Earned

109,800

IHG Rewards/yr

Estimated Value

$1,098

After Fees

+$748

1st Year ValueThese figures are estimates from our own calculator, based on our point valuations and the spending you enter. They are not the card issuer's valuation and have not been provided or endorsed by the issuer. Actual rewards may vary.

$2,748

incl. welcome bonus

Breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 3x25,200 pts
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 3x7,200 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 6x7,200 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 6x21,600 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 3x1,800 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 6x10,800 pts
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 3x9,000 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 3x5,400 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 3x3,600 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 3x18,000 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Total monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year3.66x
Total points earned109,800 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year≈ $1,098

Perks & Benefits

NEXUS Credit

$120

Additional Benefits

  • Automatic IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status and 20 Elite Night Credits each year; Diamond Elite status after $25,000 in purchases in a calendar year.
  • Anniversary Free Night each year with a redemption cap of 60,000 points, plus a second Free Night after $40,000 in purchases in a calendar year.
  • Up to $75 each calendar quarter in IHG Food & Beverage Rewards.
  • $200 statement credit each year after at least $250 in airline ticket purchases.
  • Up to $120 statement credit for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS.
  • No foreign transaction fees.

Fees and interest rates

  • Annual Fee
    $350
  • Foreign currency conversion fee
    0%

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

  • Welcome offer: earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, plus 10,000 bonus points after you add an authorized user in the first 3 months.
  • Earn 12 points per $1 at IHG Hotels & Resorts (up to 28 total points per $1 with your IHG One Rewards member and elite earnings).
  • Earn 6 points per $1 on dining and other travel, including rideshare. Earn 3 points per $1 on all other purchases.
  • Anniversary Free Night each year (redemption cap of 60,000 points), plus a second Free Night after $40,000 in purchases in a calendar year.
  • Automatic Platinum Elite status and 20 Elite Night Credits each year; Diamond Elite status after $25,000 in purchases in a calendar year.
  • Up to $75 each quarter in IHG Food & Beverage Rewards, a $200 statement credit after $250 on airline tickets each year, and up to $120 for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS.
  • $350 annual fee. No foreign transaction fees.

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