GoKawiilChase and IHG launch new $350-a-year premium hotel credit card
Chase and IHG Hotels & Resorts are overhauling their co-branded credit card lineup, introducing a new premium card with a $350 annual fee that includes more than $500 in travel perks. Existing IHG cards will also see higher fees, revised earning categories, and updated loyalty benefits.
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The revamp suggests Chase and IHG are positioning their card portfolio to compete more directly with other premium travel rewards cards from rivals like Marriott and Hilton, which have similarly raised fees while adding perks. Raising fees across the existing lineup could signal an effort to boost revenue per cardholder, though it may also test customer loyalty if perceived value doesn't match the higher costs.
- A new $350 annual fee IHG credit card from Chase will offer over $500 in travel perks.
- Current IHG-branded cards will face higher annual fees and changed rewards structures.
- The changes reflect an industry trend of premium co-branded hotel cards raising costs alongside added benefits.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-01
Published there as: “Chase and IHG’s new premium credit card comes with more than $500 in travel perks. Here’s what to know”
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