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Annual Fee
$0
Ongoing Annual Value
$309
First-Year Value Estimate
$434
Net Value
+$309
Card type: PersonalForeign transaction fee: NoneCurrency: IHG One Rewards
IHG One Rewards Traveler

IHG One Rewards Traveler

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Sign-up Bonus

80K bonus points after spending $2K in the first 3 months from account opening
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Earning Structure

5XIHG purchases2.9%
3XDining1.8%
3XGas Stations1.8%
3XSelect streaming services1.8%
3XUtilities1.8%
2XAll other purchases1.2%

Highlighted categories return more than 2%, the rate a flat 2% cash-back card pays on everything.

Benefits

Credits & Perks (2)
  • DoorDash Grocery/Retail (non-restaurant): $10 (Quarterly)

    Quarterly credit on non-restaurant DoorDash orders with DashPass (activation required, through 12/31/27)

  • Instacart: $10 (Monthly)

    $10 Instacart credit every month with an active Instacart+ membership through December 31, 2027

Elite Status (2)
  • IHG One Rewards: Silver
  • IHG One Rewards: Gold
Protections (7)
  • Travel Accident Insurance — up to $500,000 — Up to $500,000 for accidental death or dismemberment when transportation is charged to card
  • Trip Cancellation/Interruption — up to $5,000 — Up to $5,000 per covered traveler and $10,000 per trip for pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses
  • Baggage Delay — up to $300 — Up to $100 per day for up to 3 days for essential purchases when baggage is delayed over 6 hours
  • Lost Luggage — up to $3,000 — Up to $3,000 per covered traveler for lost, damaged, or stolen checked or carry-on baggage
  • Purchase Protection — up to $500 — 120 days coverage for theft/damage up to $500 per item
  • Extended Warranty — up to $10,000 — Extends manufacturer's warranty by 1 year (max 3 years original)
  • Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver (secondary) — Secondary coverage for theft and collision damage on rental vehicles in the U.S.

Other Perks

  • Fourth night free on award stays
  • 20% discount on points purchases
  • 10K bonus points after $10K spend in a calendar year
  • Complimentary DoorDash DashPass for 12 months (enrollment required)
  • Complimentary Instacart+ membership for 3 months (activate by 12/31/27)
  • Early access to IHG Reward Night sales