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IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

Earns IHG One Rewards Counts Toward 5/24 Keeper Card
Welcome Offer
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How to Earn Rewards
26x Total points per $1 spent at IHG hotels (combination of base IHG points + card bonus + Platinum Elite bonus)
5x Points per $1 spent on travel, at gas stations, and restaurants
3x Points per $1 spent on all other purchases
Key Benefits

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Anniversary Free Night (up to 40,000 Points)
Each cardmember anniversary, after paying the $99 annual fee, you receive a free night certificate worth up to 40,000 IHG points. You can top off the certificate with extra points to redeem at hotels charging more than 40,000 points.
4th Reward Night Free on Consecutive 4-Night IHG Stays
Enjoy a fourth reward night free when you redeem points for a consecutive four-night IHG hotel stay.
Automatic IHG Platinum Elite Status
Automatic IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status as long as you remain a Premier cardmember. Includes welcome amenities at IHG hotels, space-available room upgrades, and the 26x total points earning rate at IHG properties.
Up to $120 Global Entry / TSA PreCheck® / NEXUS Statement Credit
Statement credit of up to $120 every 4 years as reimbursement when you pay for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS application fee.
Up to $50/Year United TravelBank Cash
Earn up to $50 in United TravelBank cash each year.

Offer History

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Offer Spend Req. Date
140,000 Bonus Points $3,000 in 3 months Standard offer
Up to 185,000 Bonus Points (150K + 35K)Elevated $3,000 in 3 months, then $6,000 total in 6 months Ended June 25, 2026
175,000 Bonus PointsElevated $5,000 in 3 months Limited-time elevated; ended March 18, 2026
165,000 Bonus PointsElevated Standard spend req Ended October 2025
5 Free Nights (up to 60K per night)Elevated Standard spend req Ended July 24, 2025
5 Free Nights (up to 60K per night)Elevated Standard spend req Ended September 2024
165,000 Bonus PointsElevated Standard spend req Ended April 3, 2024
175,000 Bonus PointsElevated Standard spend req Ended Spring 2023

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