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IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card

Co-branded Standard 125,000 Points Bonus No Foreign Fees
$0 Annual Fee
19.24%–27.74% Variable Purchase APR
125,000 Welcome Bonus
670+ Recommended FICO
Points Reward Type
Browse Cards Chase IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card

Welcome Bonus

125,000 Points
Welcome Bonus
Spend $4,000 in the first 180 days
Bonus Posted First 90,000 points post within 6–8 weeks after $2,000 qualifying purchases in the first 3 months; additional 35,000 points post within 6–8 weeks after reaching $4,000 total qualifying purchases in the first 6 months.

Rewards

Reward TypePoints
Base Rate2x / 2%
Bonus RateUp to 5x
Point Value~0.01¢ each
ExpirationIHG One Rewards points do not expire as long as the cardmember has qualifying activity (earning or redeeming points) at least once every 12 months; points may also be kept active through card purchases
Transfer Partners39+ airline transfer partners through IHG One Rewards program including United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, British Airways (Avios), Air France-KLM (Flying Blue), Singapore Airlines (KrisFlyer), Emirates Skywards, Cathay Pacific (Asia Miles), and others at varying transfer ratios
Redemption NotesPoints cannot be redeemed for cash back or statement credits — all redemptions are for IHG hotel Reward Nights or transfers to airline partners. IHG does not publish a fixed award chart; Reward Night pricing fluctuates based on cash rate, availability, and dynamic pricing. Points transferred to airlines are at generally unfavorable ratios compared to direct hotel redemptions. The 10,000-point annual bonus (after $10,000 annual spend) has no cash value.
CategoryRateTypeCap
IHG Hotels and Resorts
Earned on qualifying purchases at IHG Hotels and Resorts. Additional points earned through IHG One Rewards membership base points and Silver Elite status bonus are separate and governed by IHG One Rewards program terms.
5x Points No cap
Monthly Bills
Earned on qualifying monthly bill payments including utilities, internet, cable, phone, and select subscription services with no annual cap.
3x Points No cap
Gas Stations
Earned on qualifying gas station purchases with no annual cap.
3x Points No cap
Restaurants
Earned on qualifying restaurant purchases with no annual cap.
3x Points No cap
All Other Purchases
Base earn rate on all purchases not covered by a bonus category. Excludes balance transfers, cash advances, fees, and other non-purchase transaction types.
2x Points No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Travel Insurance
Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
Hotel Status: IHG One Rewards Silver Elite
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
No Annual Fee
The IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card carries no annual fee, making it a permanent zero-cost option for IHG loyalists.
Financial $0 annual fee
Up to $0
No Foreign Transaction Fees
No foreign transaction fees are charged on purchases made outside the United States, making the card suitable for international IHG hotel stays and travel spending.
Financial 0% foreign transaction fee
Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to the card for reimbursement of theft and collision damage for most rental vehicles. Coverage is secondary to personal insurance in the U.S. and primary when renting outside your country of residence.
Insurance Secondary CDW coverage (primary abroad)
Extended Warranty Protection
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year on eligible warranties of three years or less, up to four years from the date of purchase.
Insurance 1 additional year of warranty
Purchase Protection
Covers eligible new purchases for 120 days from the date of purchase against damage or theft, up to $500 per item. New York residents are limited to a 90-day coverage period.
Insurance Up to $500 per item
Up to $500
Free Authorized Users
Add authorized users to the account at no additional cost; authorized users earn IHG One Rewards points on their purchases, which are credited to the primary cardmember's IHG One Rewards account.
Other Complimentary
10,000 Bonus Points After $10,000 Annual Spend
Earn 10,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points each calendar year after spending $10,000 on purchases with the card, rewarding ongoing loyalty spending.
Rewards 10,000 bonus points/year after $10,000 spend
20% Savings When Purchasing IHG Points
Save 20% off the standard purchase price when buying IHG One Rewards points directly with the IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card.
Rewards 20% off purchased IHG points
2X Points on All Other Purchases
Earn 2 IHG One Rewards points per $1 spent on all other purchases not covered by a bonus category, with no annual cap.
Rewards 2x points
3X Points at Gas Stations
Earn 3 IHG One Rewards points per $1 spent on qualifying purchases at gas stations with no annual cap.
Rewards 3x points
3X Points at Restaurants
Earn 3 IHG One Rewards points per $1 spent on qualifying restaurant purchases with no annual cap.
Rewards 3x points
3X Points on Monthly Bills
Earn 3 IHG One Rewards points per $1 spent on qualifying monthly bill payments, including utilities, internet, cable, phone, and select subscription services.
Rewards 3x points
5X Points at IHG Hotels and Resorts
Earn 5 IHG One Rewards points per $1 spent on qualifying purchases at IHG Hotels and Resorts. Points are in addition to base and elite bonus points earned through the IHG One Rewards program.
Rewards 5x points
Refer-a-Friend Bonus — Up to 50,000 Points Per Year
Earn 10,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points for each friend approved for a participating IHG One Rewards Credit Card through your referral link, up to 50,000 bonus points per calendar year (5 approved referrals).
Rewards 10,000 points per referral, up to 50,000/year
Up to 17X Total Points at IHG Hotels and Resorts
Cardmembers can earn up to 17x total IHG One Rewards points per $1 at participating hotels: 5x from the card, up to 10x base points from IHG One Rewards membership, and up to 2x Silver Elite status bonus points (20% bonus), subject to IHG One Rewards program terms.
Rewards Up to 17x total points
Welcome Bonus — Up to 125,000 IHG One Rewards Points
Earn 90,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, plus an additional 35,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 total in the first 6 months, for a total of 125,000 bonus points.
Rewards Up to 125,000 bonus points
Contactless Tap to Pay
The card supports contactless payment technology for fast and secure checkout wherever the Contactless Symbol is displayed.
Security Complimentary
Zero Liability Protection
Cardmembers are not held responsible for unauthorized charges made with their card or account information when reported promptly to Chase.
Security Complimentary
Automatic IHG One Rewards Silver Elite Status
Receive automatic Silver Elite Status in the IHG One Rewards loyalty program each calendar year as a cardmember, with benefits including a 20% bonus points on eligible paid stays, complimentary room upgrades (when available), and early check-in/late checkout (when available).
Travel Complimentary Silver Elite Status
Early Access to IHG Reward Night Sales
As an IHG One Rewards cardmember, receive early access to IHG Reward Night sales each year before they open to the general public.
Travel Exclusive early access
Path to IHG One Rewards Gold Elite Status
Earn automatic IHG One Rewards Gold Elite Status when you spend $20,000 on purchases in a calendar year with the card.
Travel Gold Elite Status after $20,000 annual spend
Spend Instantly — Digital Wallet Access
Upon approval, cardmembers can immediately add their new card to Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay for instant use before the physical card arrives.
Travel Instant card access
Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance
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 pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses including passenger fares, tours, and hotels.
Travel Up to $5,000 per traveler / $10,000 per trip
Up to $10,000

Interest Rates

Purchase APR19.24%–27.74% Variable
Balance Transfer APR27.74%
Cash Advance APR29.99%
Penalty APR29.99%

Fees

Annual Fee $0 — No Annual Fee
Authorized User FeeFree
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Balance Transfer FeeEither $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater
Cash Advance FeeEither $10 or 5% of the amount of each transaction, whichever is greater
Late Payment FeeUp to $40
Returned Payment FeeUp to $40

Approval & Eligibility

670 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 670–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyModerate
Credit ProfileGood
Approval OddsGood
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationAvailable (no hard pull)
Student EligibleYes
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleYes
Credit Limit Range $1,000 – No limit listed

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Maximum Cards per Issuer
You can hold up to 5 cards from this issuer simultaneously.
Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending, excessive cash advances, too many Chase applications in a short period, returned payments, suspected fraudulent activity, cycling credit limits, misuse of the rewards program
Cliff Effect Rules
All personal IHG One Rewards Credit Cards (Traveler and Premier) share a single bonus family cliff — holding any personal IHG card or receiving any personal IHG card bonus within the past 24 months blocks eligibility for the Traveler bonus. IHG Business Credit Card bonuses do not block eligibility for personal IHG card bonuses. The Traveler is commonly used as a product-change destination after earning the Premier's welcome bonus, allowing cardmembers to retain IHG credit history while eliminating the $99 annual fee.
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
Chase enforces an unpublished but consistently observed 5/24 rule — applicants who have opened 5 or more new credit card accounts across all issuers in the past 24 months will typically be denied. The IHG One Rewards Traveler welcome bonus is not available to current holders of any personal IHG One Rewards Credit Card or those who received a new cardmember bonus on any personal IHG One Rewards Credit Card (including the IHG One Rewards Premier) within the last 24 months; this restriction explicitly does not apply to IHG One Rewards Business Credit Card products. The current multi-part offer — 90,000 points after $2,000 in 3 months, plus 35,000 additional points after $4,000 total in 6 months — uses a 6-month window for the full bonus, longer than Chase's typical 3-month interval.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
SCRA Benefits
Active-duty servicemembers with pre-service balances are eligible for a reduced APR of 4% (below the SCRA statutory cap of 6%) on existing balances, waived annual fees (not applicable as there is no annual fee), and waived late and other fees for the duration of active duty and one year thereafter.
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
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Welcome Bonus 125,000 Points
APR 19.24%–27.74% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee Free
RewardsPoints
Welcome Bonus125,000 Points
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO670+
NetworkVisa
Card TypeCo-branded
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