IHG Just Overhauled Every Credit Card. Here's What Changed.

IHG just refreshed its entire credit card lineup, and there is a lot to unpack. Before the main segment, Chris shares a quick New York City stay that included two surprisingly strong award redemptions, a La Quinta in Times Square for 30,000 points against a $700 cash rate, and a voco Times Square for 42,000 points at the last minute with rooftop bar access and Times Square views. Plus an Uber Shuttle tip for getting to JFK for $25. Then it's the main event. IHG launched a brand new premium card at $350 with a 200,000 point welcome offer, overhauled three existing cards with higher annual fees and new benefits, and made one change to the no-fee card that is a significant downgrade. Chris and Katie break down every card, what changed, what stayed the same, and whether the new lineup is worth it. (00:00) - The Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 79 (01:07) - La Quinta and voco Times Square (03:57) - Uber Shuttle NYC (06:00) - IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card (12:31) - IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card (16:16) - IHG One Rewards Credit Card (19:13) - IHG One Rewards Business Credit Card (22:35) - Listener question: Bilt Cash IHG Overhauls Chase-Issued Credit Cards: New Names, New Perks, and Higher Annual Fees https://upgradedpoints.com/news/ihg-credit-card-changes-2026/ Chase and IHG Launch New Premium Card: the IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card https://upgradedpoints.com/news/chase-launches-ihg-premier-select-credit-card/ Why I’m Keeping My IHG Premier Card and Spending at Least 15K on It https://upgradedpoints.com/news/ihg-premier-card-why-keep/ How To Earn IHG One Rewards Diamond Elite Status With Credit Card Spend https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/earn-ihg-diamond-elite-status/ How To Start the Year With up to 50 IHG Elite Night Credits by Holding the Right Credit Cards https://upgradedpoints.com/news/start-year-50-ihg-elite-nights/ ✈️ Learn more at https://upgradedpoints.com/📧 Questions? Email us at [email protected] 📲 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@upgradedpointspod 📲 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast/id1807133164 📲 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61t4AF7hQiW4hh5eNcwqrZ 📲 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upgradedpoints/ 📲 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/upgradedpoints 📲 Follow us  on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@upgradedpoints ✉️ Upgraded Points Newsletter https://upgradedpoints.com/join-newsletter/ Creators & Guests Katie Corrigan Seemann - Host Christopher Hassan - Host