Snapshot#
Welcome Offer#
| Bonus | 140,000 Ihg Points | 150,000 Chase Points |
| Spend Requirement | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Timeline | 90 days | 90 days |
| Efficiency Score | 46.67 pts/$1 | 25.00 pts/$1 |
| Cash Back Value | — | $1,500 |
| Portal Travel Value | — | $2,250 |
| Transfer Estimated Value | $840 | $3,000 |
Rewards Breakdown#
Benefits & Partners#
| Transfer Partners | None | 14 Partners |
| Annual Credits | None | $300 Annual Travel Credit |
| Partnership Benefits | 2 Programs | 3 Programs |
| Lyft | — | 5.0x Chase Points |
| 4th Night Free Perk | On IHG reward nights | — |
| DashPass Perk | — | Complimentary Membership ($9.99/mo) |
| IHG Platinum Elite Status Perk | Automatic Platinum Elite | — |
| Priority Pass Select Perk | — | Unlimited lounge visits for cardholder + 2 guests |
Transfer Partners#
| Aer Lingus AerClub | — | 0.0¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | — | 1.5¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) |
| British Airways Executive Club | — | 0.0¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) |
| Emirates Skywards | — | 0.0¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
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| Air France-KLM Flying Blue | — | 0.0¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) |
| World of Hyatt | — | 2.3¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) |
| Iberia Plus | — | 0.0¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) |
| IHG One Rewards | — | 0.6¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | — | 1.3¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) |
| Marriott Bonvoy | — | 0.8¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
(1:1 Ratio) |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | — | 0.0¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
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| Southwest Rapid Rewards | — | 1.4¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
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| United MileagePlus | — | 1.3¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
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| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | — | 0.0¢
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Standardized point-to-point transfer rate before valuation boost.
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Pricing Details#
| Purchase APR | 19.24% - 28.24% | 19.49% - 27.99% |
| Cash Advance Fee | 5% | 5% |
| Balance Transfer Fee | None | 5% |
| Late Payment Fee | Up to $40 | Up to $40 |
| Minimum Interest Charge | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grace Period | 21 days | 21 days |
| Penalty APR | 29.99% | 29.99% |
Insurance & Protections#
| Auto Rental Coverage | Secondary ($50,000) | Primary ($75,000) |
| Trip Cancellation | None | Up to $20,000 |
| Trip Delay | None | Up to $500 |
| Purchase Protection | Up to $10,000 / Item | Up to $500 / Item |
| Extended Warranty | +1
Year | +1
Year |
| Return Protection | None | None |
| Cell Phone Protection | None | None |
| TSA PreCheck | None | Included |
Usability & Experience#
| Digital Wallets | apple-pay, google-pay, samsung-pay | apple-pay, google-pay, samsung-pay |
| Customer Service | Business Support | 24/7 Direct Specialist |
| Instant Use | Available | Available |
Strategy & Eligibility#
| Min. Credit Score | 680+ | 720+ |
| Recommended Range | Good | Excellent |
| Chase 5/24 Rule | Strict (Chase) | Strict (Chase) |
| Lifetime Restriction | None | None |
| Active Family Restriction | No | Yes (Sapphire Family (One Sapphire card at a time)) |
| Closure Grace Period | None | 2 weeks |
Real-World Value Gap#
[!NOTE]
AxeTip Realism Index: We’ve adjusted portal redemption values for cards with travel portal multipliers to reflect real-world market pricing (e.g., markups found in the Chase Travel portal).
