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Chase Launches IHG Premier Select Card with 200,000‑Point Welcome Bonus

WHY IT MATTERS

For frequent IHG travelers, the Premier Select card offers a high‑value welcome bonus, elite status, and generous stay perks that can offset its $350 fee, making it a compelling choice for those who stay often at IHG properties.

What happened

Chase and IHG One Rewards have introduced the IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card, a premium offering aimed at frequent IHG guests. New applicants can earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first three months, plus an extra 10,000 points for adding an authorized user within that period—an offer valid through Nov. 18. The card carries a $350 annual fee, comparable to other premium hotel cards, but delivers substantial value: automatic Platinum Elite status, 20 elite night credits each year, up to $300 in quarterly food‑and‑beverage vouchers, and a 60,000‑point anniversary free night certificate. Earning rates include 12 points per dollar on IHG stays, 6 points per dollar on dining, and 3 on other purchases. Additional perks feature a $200 airline statement credit for direct‑airline bookings, up to $120 credit for Global Entry/TSA PreCheck, United TravelBank cash, and complimentary Instacart+ and DashPass memberships. The card is open to new applicants only; it excludes those who received a new‑card bonus in the last 24 months and is subject to Chase’s 5/24 rule and other application restrictions.

PRIMARY SOURCES

Chase launches new premium IHG card with 200,000-point welcome offer

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