HUGE Updates to Chase IHG Credit Cards: Better or Worse?

IHG and Chase just made some major changes to their credit card lineup for 2026, including a brand-new premium card, higher annual fees, new statement credits, and changes to IHG One Rewards elite status.

In this video, we break down The New IHG One Rewards Credit Card, The New IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card, and The Brand New IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card to see which ones are actually worth getting.

We'll cover the new $350 flagship card, the Premier Card's annual fee increase from $99 to $150, changes to automatic Platinum Elite status, anniversary free night certificates worth up to 60,000 points, and new hotel dining, airline, and United TravelBank benefits.

We also look at the welcome bonus eligibility rules, including how applying for these cards in the right order could help you qualify for multiple bonuses.

Finally, we'll use real hotel redemption examples from our recent trip to Taipei, including Regent Taipei and Kimpton Da An Hotel, to see how much value you can realistically get from IHG One Rewards points and anniversary free nights.


Timeline
0:00 Start Here
0:30 Naming
1:33 IHG One Rewards Credit Card
4:05 Intro Bonus Rules
5:15 Limited Time Offers
7:00 IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
11:33 IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card
15:34 Redemptions

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