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IHG, Chase Launch Elevated Bonuses on Premier and Traveler Cards Through March 18, 2026

Large bonuses combine with elite benefits to boost value for travelers loyal to IHG.

Overview

  • The IHG One Rewards Premier Card now offers 175,000 points after $5,000 in spend within three months, with a $99 annual fee and an offer end date of March 18, 2026.
  • The no-annual-fee IHG Traveler Card features 90,000 points after $2,000 in spend in three months, plus an extra 3x on up to $10,000 in non-IHG purchases during the first six months.
  • Both cards include a fourth-night-free award on four-night redemptions, while the Premier adds an anniversary free night capped at 40,000 points with the ability to top off using points.
  • The Premier confers automatic Platinum Elite status with a path to Diamond after $40,000 in annual spend; the Traveler grants automatic Silver with an option to reach Gold after $20,000 in spend.
  • Premier cardholders also get up to $120 in Global Entry/TSA PreCheck/NEXUS credit every four years, up to $50 in annual United TravelBank cash, and Instacart perks noted by one outlet, while an earlier report listed a conflicting 2027 end date.