# IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card Welcome Bonus Raised to 125,000 Points

_May 6 19:00_

Tags: IHG, IHG One Rewards, IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card, Chase, credit card, hotel, loyalty program, fee change, promotion

The IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card welcome offer has been updated to 125,000 bonus points (90k after $2k spend in 3 months + 35k after $4k spend in 6 months), the highest in the card's history

> **Check before acting.** This offer was last reported 184 days ago, on May 6, 2026. Registration deadlines and bonus windows close. We do not track whether this one is still live, so check the program's own page before acting on it.

## Summary

The IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card, a no-annual-fee card issued by Chase, has updated its welcome offer to 125,000 bonus points. This is the highest bonus the card has offered. The offer structure requires spending $2,000 in the first three months to earn 90,000 points, plus an additional 35,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first six months. The total spend requirement is $6,000. Based on TPG's May 2026 valuations, this bonus is worth up to $750. Eligibility requires not having a personal IHG card currently, not having earned a welcome bonus on a personal IHG card in the last 24 months, and being under Chase's 5/24 rule. The card earns up to 17 points per dollar at IHG properties, with elevated rates at gas and restaurants. Redemption benefits include a free fourth night on stays of four or more nights

## Why it matters

Spans 2 hotel programs (IHG, IHG One Rewards). Card-issuer angle via Capital One, Chase, Citi.

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/credit-cards/ihg-rewards-club-traveler-credit-card-review) — IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card review: Hotel perks for no annual fee

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