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IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

Travel Benefits Guide 2026

$99
Annual Fee
โŒ
Lounge Access
Secondary
Rental Coverage
None
Foreign Tx Fee

๐Ÿ“Œ At a Glance: Top Travel Perks

Travel Benefits Breakdown

Here's exactly what you get โ€” and what you don't โ€” when you use the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card for travel.

โœˆ๏ธ Lounge Access

This card does not include airport lounge access. Consider upgrading to a premium card or purchasing a Priority Pass membership separately.

๐Ÿ›‚ Global Entry / TSA PreCheck Credit

Get a $100 statement credit every every 4 years when you pay for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, NEXUS with this card.

Global Entry ($100) includes TSA PreCheck and lets you skip customs lines when returning to the US โ€” worth every cent for international travelers.

โฑ๏ธ Trip Delay Insurance

If your trip is delayed by 12+ hours, you're covered for up to $500/person in expenses.

Covers: meals, lodging, toiletries, medication, personal use items

Up to $500 per ticket for delays of 12+ hours or requiring an overnight stay.

Must book travel with this card. Keep all receipts for reimbursement.

๐Ÿšซ Trip Cancellation & Interruption

Reimburses up to $5,000/person (max $10,000/trip) if you must cancel or cut short your trip.

Covered reasons: accidental bodily injury, illness, severe weather, jury duty, change in military orders

Covers non-refundable prepaid trip costs up to $10,000 per trip.

๐Ÿงณ Baggage Insurance

Lost/stolen/damaged baggage: Up to $3,000/person

Checked bags: up to $2,000 | Carry-on: up to $3,000

Covers lost, damaged, or stolen bags. High-risk items (electronics, jewelry) limited to $500.

Delayed baggage: Up to $100/person after 6+ hours. Covers clothing, toiletries, other personal items.

๐Ÿฅ Emergency Medical & Evacuation

โœ… Emergency evacuation coordination covered (transportation costs covered).

Travel and Emergency Assistance Services: 24/7 referrals for medical, legal, and travel emergencies. Actual costs are cardholder's responsibility.

๐Ÿš— Rental Car Insurance

Secondary coverage โ€” you must file with your personal auto insurance first, then this card covers the remainder.

Coverage amount: Up to $75,000

Covers: collision damage, theft

Excludes: liability, personal injury

Eligible countries: Most countries worldwide.

Secondary rental car coverage โ€” file with personal auto insurance first. Must decline CDW at the counter. Covers up to 31 consecutive days.

๐ŸŒ Foreign Transaction Fees

โœ… No foreign transaction fees โ€” use this card internationally without paying an extra 2โ€“3% on every purchase.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Annual Credits & Perks

Rewards Structure

3x IHG One Rewards points per $1
Base rate on all purchases
26x at IHG Hotels & Resorts (10x from card + 10x from IHG Rewards program + 6x Platinum Elite bonus)
Travel purchases
5x at restaurants
Dining
5x
Travel purchases
3x
All other purchases

Point / Mile Values

  • Cash back / statement credit: ~0ยข per point
  • Travel portal redemption: ~0ยข per point
  • Transfer partners: 0.5โ€“0.8ยข per IHG point; best redeemed for IHG hotel stays

Pros & Cons for Travelers

๐Ÿ‘ Pros

  • โœ… No foreign transaction fees โ€” safe to use internationally
  • โœ… Rental car collision coverage (secondary)
  • โœ… Trip cancellation coverage (up to $5,000/person)
  • โœ… Trip delay coverage after 12+ hours
  • โœ… $100 Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit
  • โœ… Emergency medical evacuation benefit

๐Ÿ‘Ž Cons

  • โŒ No airport lounge access

๐ŸŽฏ Who Is This Card Best For?

IHG loyalists who want Platinum Elite status, an annual free night, and the valuable 4th-night-free benefit on reward stays โ€” all for under $100/year

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