How to evaluate Chase IHG One Rewards Traveler Bonus
Before applying, compare the welcome bonus against the annual fee, minimum spend, rewards currency, and issuer eligibility rules for repeat cardholders.
Spend $2,000 in first 3 months from account opening
Spend $4,000 total in first 6 months from account opening
Earn 90,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 in first 3 months
Earn 35,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 total in first 6 months
Common pitfalls
New customers only
No current IHG One Rewards Credit Card
Have not received a new Cardmember bonus within the last 24 months on any IHG personal card
No current IHG Rewards Credit Card
What makes this offer different
What makes this credit card offer different
This credit card offer is a points-or-miles bonus, so the real value depends on how you redeem the rewards rather than only the headline count.
Bonus value versus similar offers
The sign-up bonus is below the current nearby $2,000 median, so the requirements and any referral or portal stack matter more.
Stacking potential
The tracked value can include 125,000 points sign-up bonus, 5,000 points referral share for a total displayed potential of $650. Confirm which apply path you use before assuming every component stacks.
Requirement clarity
Credolix has extracted 4 requirements for this offer, so compare the bonus against the actual steps rather than the headline payout alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Chase IHG One Rewards Traveler Bonus stack with a referral?
Credolix tracks a referral path for this offer. The displayed user share is 5,000 points based on 50% of the listed referral payout.
How long do I have to qualify for Chase IHG One Rewards Traveler Bonus?
✓Spend $2,000 in first 3 months for initial 90,000 points
✓Spend total of $4,000 in first 6 months for additional 35,000 points
✓$2,000 in purchases in the first 3 months
✓$4,000 total in purchases in the first 6 months
✓Spend $2,000 in first 3 months
✓Spend additional $4,000 by end of 6 months (total $6,000 required for full 125,000 points)
✓$2,000 spend in first 3 months
✓$4,000 total spend in first 6 months
✓Spend additional $2,000 (total $4,000) in first 6 months
✓Earn 90,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months from account opening
✓Earn 35,000 bonus points after spending a total of $4,000 in the first 6 months from account opening
✓Spend $4,000 total in first 6 months
✓Spend $2,000 in the first 3 months from account opening
✓Spend a total of $4,000 in the first 6 months from account opening
✓Spend $2,000 in the first 3 months from account opening (earns 90,000 points)
✓Spend a total of $4,000 in the first 6 months from account opening (earns additional 35,000 points for total of 125,000)
✓Spend $2,000 in first 3 months for 90,000 points
✓Spend $4,000 total in first 6 months for additional 35,000 points (125,000 total)
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⚠New customers only (no current IHG One Rewards card)
⚠Cannot have received bonus on personal IHG card within last 24 months
⚠Must not have received a new Cardmember bonus within the last 24 months
⚠Must not have current IHG Rewards Credit Card
⚠New customers only — not available if you currently have an IHG One Rewards Credit Card or received a new cardmember bonus on any IHG personal card within the last 24 months
⚠New customers only - no current IHG One Rewards Credit Card
⚠No new cardmember bonus within last 24 months on any IHG personal card
⚠Must not have received a new Cardmember bonus within the last 24 months on any IHG personal card
⚠New cardmember only
⚠No IHG bonus received in past 24 months
⚠Subject to credit approval
⚠Cannot currently have an IHG One Rewards card
⚠No bonus within last 24 months on any IHG personal card
⚠No IHG personal card bonus within the last 24 months
⚠Must not have received a new cardmember bonus within the last 24 months on an IHG personal card
⚠Have not received new cardmember bonus within last 24 months
Earn up to 50K bonus points per year through refer-a-friend (10,000 bonus points per approved friend)
Automatic Silver Elite Status as cardmember
Redeem 3 nights, get 4th night free
Bonus earned in two tiers: $2,000 spend within 3 months, then additional $4,000 total spend within 6 months
IHG points can be redeemed at various IHG Hotels & Resorts properties
Account must be open and not in default at time of bonus posting
Account must be open and not in default at time of bonus fulfillment
Card is cobranded by Chase and IHG One Rewards
IHG One Rewards points are redeemable at Hotels & Resorts such as InterContinental®, Crowne Plaza®, Kimpton®, EVEN® Hotels, Hotel Indigo® & Holiday Inn®
Referral program: earn up to 50K bonus points per year; earn 10,000 bonus points for each friend that gets approved for a participating IHG One Rewards Credit Card
Automatic Silver Elite Status with card membership
Earn 10,000 additional bonus points annually when spending $10,000 in calendar year