Chase Increases Annual Fee on Legacy IHG Select Card
The annual fee for the legacy IHG Select card will rise from $49 to $99, affecting existing cardholders.
The Chase IHG Select card, no longer available to new applicants since 2018, will see its annual fee increase to $99. The card's benefits, including a free night certificate and platinum status, will remain. The change is expected to affect existing cardholders who opted to keep the card due to its lower annual fee and benefits.
Platinum status and a 10% rebate will also continue. However, it's unclear if cardholders will be able to top off their points.
Advertise with usYour brand hereIn-feed (between news) · Native cardBook this space →The change is part of Chase's broader updates to the IHG One Rewards credit card suite, which includes the introduction of a new premium hotel card.
What it means for travelers
This change may impact travel plans and budgets for existing cardholders, who should review their card benefits and consider alternatives if necessary.
What to watch next
Cardholders should confirm the details with Chase and consider their options for managing the increased annual fee.
How the story unfolded
Read the original reporting
Doctor of Credit – Chase To Make Changes To Chase IHG Select Legacy Card ($49 Annual Fee To $99, FNC Up To 50k Points) ↗
Upgraded Points – Chase Is Raising the Annual Fee on the Legacy IHG Select Card — What We Know and What We Don’t ↗
Thrifty Traveler – Chase Hikes the Fee on Grandfathered IHG Select Cards … But It’s Not All Bad News ↗
Quick questions
What is this points & miles story about?
The annual fee for the legacy IHG Select card will rise from $49 to $99, affecting existing cardholders.
Why does this matter for my trip?
This change may impact travel plans and budgets for existing cardholders, who should review their card benefits and consider alternatives if necessary.
What should I do now?
Cardholders should confirm the details with Chase and consider their options for managing the increased annual fee.
Which outlets reported this?
This brief is based on reporting from Doctor of Credit, Upgraded Points and Thrifty Traveler. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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