What happened
IHG One Rewards has updated the criteria for what earns elite qualifying points. Specifically, debit cards issued in the UK will not earn elite qualifying points, a change made in preparation for the launch of the IHG x Revolut debit card. In contrast, IHG debit cards issued in China continue to earn elite qualifying points. This creates a divergence in earning status for the same card type based on issuance region. US-issued IHG debit cards do not earn elite qualifying points but offer other benefits like the fourth night free on award redemptions