Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Welcome Bonus: 125,000 points
  • Up to 3x on groceries
  • No foreign transaction fees

Cons

  • No purchase protection

Our Review

Maximize Your Stays with the IHG One Rewards Credit Card

  • 125,000 bonus points (launch offer) after spending $2,000 within the first 3 months, plus 10,000 points when you add an authorized user within the first 3 months
  • Up to 17x points per $1 on IHG hotel stays
  • 3x points on monthly bills, gas and restaurants
  • 2x points on all other purchases
  • No annual fee and no foreign transaction fees
  • 4th night free on award stays of 4 or more consecutive nights

Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a cross‑country journey, this card delivers plentiful points on every stay and everyday spend. Use your bonus points for multi‑night stays at top IHG brands—InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Kimpton, Holiday Inn and more—while enjoying the freedom of zero fees. Manage your rewards seamlessly in the Chase app, and enjoy automatic IHG One Rewards enrollment, intuitive digital tools and 24/7 customer support.

Terms apply. Welcome bonus requires minimum spend. Points values and earning rates vary by hotel brand. See full terms for details.

Rewards

All Spending

2x

IHG Rewards pts per dollar

Groceries

3x

IHG Rewards pts per dollar

Gas

3x

IHG Rewards pts per dollar

Restaurants

3x

IHG Rewards pts per dollar

Recurring

3x

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
Transit2x
$100/mo
Restaurants3x
$300/mo
Pharmacy2x
$50/mo
Travel2x
$150/mo
Bills & recurring payments3x
$250/mo
Telecom2x
$150/mo
Entertainment & streaming2x
$100/mo
Office supplies2x
$0/mo
Online advertising2x
$0/mo
All other spending2x
$500/mo

Points Earned

77,400

IHG Rewards/yr

Estimated Value

$774

After Fees

+$774

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.

$2,024

incl. welcome bonus

Breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 3x25,200 pts
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 3x7,200 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 2x2,400 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 3x10,800 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 2x1,200 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 2x3,600 pts
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 3x9,000 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 2x3,600 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 2x2,400 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 2x12,000 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Total monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year2.58x
Total points earned77,400 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year≈ $774

Additional Benefits

  • Automatic IHG One Rewards Silver Elite status for as long as you remain a cardmember, plus 5 Elite Night Credits at account opening and each calendar year.
  • IHG One Rewards Gold Elite status and 10,000 bonus points for each calendar year you make $15,000 or more in purchases, through December 31 of the following year.
  • Starting in 2027, fourth reward night free on four-night award stays once you spend $5,000 in a calendar year.
  • Up to $120 a year in Instacart credits, $10 monthly, plus a complimentary three-month Instacart+ membership.
  • One-year complimentary DashPass membership for DoorDash and Caviar.

Fees and interest rates

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

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

  • Launch offer: Earn 125,000 Bonus Points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months from account opening. Plus, earn 10,000 bonus points after you add an authorized user in the first 3 months (awarded once, for the first authorized user added).
  • No Annual Fee
  • Earn up to 17 total points per $1 spent when you stay at IHG Hotels & Resorts
  • Earn 3 points per $1 spent on purchases on monthly bills, at gas stations, and restaurants. Earn 2 points per $1 spent on all other purchases
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees
  • Redeem 3 Nights, Get the 4th Night Free
  • IHG One Rewards Bonus points are redeemable at Hotels & Resorts such as InterContinental®, Crowne Plaza®, Kimpton®, EVEN® Hotels, Hotel Indigo® & Holiday Inn®
  • Member FDIC

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