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Chase IHG Traveler

Annual fee
$0
Rewards
IHG One Rewards Points
Benefits
10 · $23,800/yr
Data verified Aug 18, 2026 · from the MaxWorth database · not endorsed by Chase · disclaimer

Earn Rates

CategoryRateTrue cash-back value
IHG 5x 2.5%
Dining 3x 1.5%
Gas 3x 1.5%
Internet / Cable / Phone 3x 1.5%
Streaming 3x 1.5%
Everything else 2x 1%

True value converts point multipliers to dollars using MaxWorth point valuations. Issuer-portal-exclusive rates are excluded.

Credits (2)

Annual Spend Bonus

$10,000/yr
Annual

You will receive 10,000 bonus points each calendar year during which you spend at least $10,000 in purchases. Calendar year means January 1 through December 31 of that same year. After qualifying, please allow 6 to 8 weeks for bonus points to post to your account. To be eligible for this bonus offer, account must be open and not in default at the time of fulfillment.

Redeem 3 Nights Get 4th Free

Annual

For each standard room Reward Night stay of 4 or more nights, every 4th night is free. Applies only to 4 or more consecutive nights within the same Reward Night point redemption room stay at the same property. With this benefit, eligible members will be charged the Reward Night point redemption rate for the first 3 nights, and 0 points for the 4th night of the stay, as applicable. If 4th Reward Night Free reservation is cancelled, or check-out occurs before the 4th night, the 4th Reward Night is forfeited and has no cash or point value. Members can utilize the 4th Reward Night Free benefit on an unlimited number of stays annually.

Status & Elite Perks (2)

Automatic Silver Elite Status

Annual

As an IHG One Rewards Traveler credit cardmember, you qualify for automatic IHG One Rewards Silver Elite status for as long as you remain a Traveler credit cardmember, and as long as your IHG One Rewards membership account remains in good standing. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks after account opening for the automatic Silver Elite status to be applied to your IHG One Rewards account.

Gold Elite Status Upgrade

Annual

Each Calendar Year you make purchases totaling $20,000 or more, you, as the primary cardmember, will qualify for Gold Elite Status through December 31 of the following year. Please allow up to 8 weeks after qualifying for the Gold Elite Status award to be applied to your IHG One Rewards account. To qualify for and maintain Gold Elite Status your account must be open and not in default.

Protections (4)

Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance

$10,000/yr
Annual

If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather or other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $5,000 per covered traveler and $10,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours, and hotels. These benefits are available when you use your card. Restrictions, limitations and exclusions apply. Most benefits are provided by unaffiliated companies who are solely responsible for the administration and claims. There are specific time limits and documentation requirements.

Lost Luggage Reimbursement

$3,000/yr
Annual

Provides reimbursement up to $3,000 per covered traveler for the cost to repair or replace checked or carry-on baggage that is lost, damaged or stolen during a covered trip. These benefits are available when you use your card. Restrictions, limitations and exclusions apply. Most benefits are provided by unaffiliated companies who are solely responsible for the administration and claims. There are specific time limits and documentation requirements.

Purchase Protection

$500/yr
Annual

Covers your eligible new purchases for 120 days from the date of purchase against damage or theft up to $500 per item. These benefits are available when you use your card. Restrictions, limitations and exclusions apply. Most benefits are provided by unaffiliated companies who are solely responsible for the administration and claims. There are specific time limits and documentation requirements.

Baggage Delay Insurance

$300/yr
Annual

Reimburses you up to $100 a day for up to 3 days for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing when baggage is delayed over 6 hours. These benefits are available when you use your card. Restrictions, limitations and exclusions apply. Most benefits are provided by unaffiliated companies who are solely responsible for the administration and claims. There are specific time limits and documentation requirements.

Other (2)

Points Purchase Discount

Annual

Save at least 20% on points purchases when you pay for those points with your IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card. Point purchase amounts are subject to change by IHG One Rewards. These points are Non-Elite Qualifying points. Upon completion of the points purchase, you agree that the total dollar price of the points, minus the discount, will be immediately charged to your credit card. The cost for the points purchased is non-refundable. The 20% discount cannot be combined with any other points purchase offer.

Early Access Reward Night Sales

Annual

As an IHG One Rewards credit cardmember, you are eligible for early access to Reward Night sales when offered by IHG. Reward Night sales offer a discount off the number of points needed to book a stay if using points only. If using Points & Cash, the discount will be applied to the cash portion. IHG will send communication of these sales via email and discounts will be available when booking three (3) or fewer consecutive Reward Nights at a participating hotel through IHG.com while signed into your IHG One Rewards account.

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