{"id":143572,"date":"2025-09-16T14:10:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T14:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=143572"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:22:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:22:59","slug":"ihg-status-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-status-match\/","title":{"rendered":"IHG Status Match Tips: Earn Elite Status Through Fast Tracks, Cards, or Simply Buying It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Typically, you have to stay many nights or spend massive amounts of money to earn higher levels of elite status with hotel brands. However, sometimes you can find shortcuts like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/status-match-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\">status matches or fast-tracks<\/a> that can help you achieve your desired elite tier without meeting the published requirements.<\/p>\n<p>If earning elite status with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG One Rewards<\/a> is one of your goals, here's how to speed up the process.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Basics_of_the_IHG_One_Rewards_Program\">Basics of the IHG One Rewards Program<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2022, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-one-rewards-program-overhaul\/\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG revamped the IHG One Rewards program<\/a>, adding a new Silver Elite status tier, changing the name of its top-tier status from &#8220;Spire Elite&#8221; to Diamond Elite, adding new perks, and increasing points qualification requirements.<\/p>\n<p>IHG also added \u201c<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/food-and-beverage-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Milestone Rewards<\/a>\u201d that you earn as you accumulate elite nights. Members are rewarded for every 10 nights stayed, starting at 20 nights. These include extra perks like food and beverage vouchers, a hotel lounge membership, and suite upgrades, among other benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Status is earned through qualifying nights or points. Status earned in a calendar year is valid until the end of the following year. Here are the requirements for each level:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Silver Elite:<\/strong>\u00a010 qualifying nights<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gold Elite:<\/strong>\u00a020 qualifying nights or 40,000 qualifying points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platinum Elite:<\/strong>\u00a040 qualifying nights or 60,000 qualifying points<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diamond Elite:<\/strong>\u00a070 qualifying nights or 120,000 qualifying points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Perks of each status level range from earning bonus IHG points to space-available room upgrades and welcome amenities, which includes complimentary breakfast.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-590\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-590 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Benefit<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Club Member<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Silver Elite<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Gold Elite<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Platinum Elite<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Diamond Elite<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Free internet<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Bonus points<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">20%<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">40%<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">60%<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Points don't expire<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Rollover nights for next year's status<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Rewards night promotional discounts<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Guaranteed room availability<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\">72 hours<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">72 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Complimentary upgrades, based on availability at check-in<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Welcome amenity at check-in<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Early check-in, based on availability<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Late checkout, based on availability<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">2 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">2 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">2 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dedicated Diamond support line<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hertz Gold Plus Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Status<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Five Star<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Five Star<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">President's Circle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Does_IHG_Offer_a_Status_Match\">Does IHG Offer a Status Match?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike other hotel groups, IHG does not offer an ongoing status match from other hotels' elite programs. However, it sometimes provides a fast track to status for its members. This usually requires registering for the promotion and staying a certain number of nights. After this, you'll receive status for a set amount of time.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_To_Know_About_the_IHG_Status_Match\">What To Know About the IHG Status Match<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you catch a fast-track option, there are some important things to know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must register for the promotion before any qualifying nights can be counted.<\/li>\n<li>You have a limited amount of time to complete the qualifying stays.<\/li>\n<li>Not all stays count. Qualifying stays must be above a certain dollar amount per night (usually $30), excluding taxes, fees, and other charges.<\/li>\n<li>Award nights do not usually count.<\/li>\n<li>Bookings made through online travel agencies or other reservation sites like booking.com or expedia.com are not eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_126049\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126049 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/InterContinental-San-Diego-featured.png\" alt=\"sunset behind the InterContinental San Diego\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/InterContinental-San-Diego-featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/InterContinental-San-Diego-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/InterContinental-San-Diego-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/InterContinental-San-Diego-featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>InterContinental San Diego. Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Other_Ways_To_Get_IHG_Elite_Status\">Other Ways To Get IHG Elite Status<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you aren't able to earn status through qualifying nights or points and are not able to jump on a status match offer, don't worry, you're not out of luck. You can still earn status in a few other ways.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Credit_cards\">Credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The quickest and easiest way to earn status is through IHG credit cards. All three of IHG's co-branded cards offer some level of elite status, with the option to spend your way to even higher tiers. Take a look at your options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048176\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-traveler-card\/\">IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Get complimentary IHG Silver Elite status with membership. Spend $20,000 in a calendar year to earn Gold Elite status.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-premier-card\/\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Get complimentary IHG Platinum Elite status. Spend $40,000 in a calendar year to earn Diamond Elite status.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048281\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-business-credit-card\/\">IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Get complimentary IHG Platinum Elite status. Spend $40,000 in a calendar year to earn Diamond Elite status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-credit-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Which IHG One Rewards credit card is right for you?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-chase\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CardArt-IHGRewardsClubTravelerCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited-Time Offer<\/strong> \r\nEarn up to 125,000 bonus points \u2013  90,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months from account opening, plus 35,000 bonus points after spending a total of $4,000 in the first 6 months from account opening<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048176\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsClubTravelerCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048176\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005139&type=3&u1=23cb24d6a13c1bd65f2808454625e7a2&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Good\/Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn up to 17X points total per $1 spent when you stay at an IHG hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points per $1 spent on dining, utilities, select streaming services, and at gas stations<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<br>\r\nThe earning for spending at IHG hotels breaks down as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Earn 5X points for being a IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Cardmember<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 2X points from IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> with Silver Elite Status, a benefit of this Card<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 10X points from IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> for being an IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Rewards Club Member (Being a cardholder is not required to earn this bonus for participating in the IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> loyalty program)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cardart-ihgonerewardspremiercreditcard.png\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited-Time Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn up to 185,000 bonus points \u2013 150,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months from account opening, plus 35,000 bonus points after spending a total of $6,000 in the first 6 months from account opening<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsClubPremierCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$99<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005138&type=3&u1=a0a04dfb638014dae283b63708167913&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn up to 26 points total per $1 spent when you stay at an IHG hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points per $1 spent on purchases on travel, gas stations, and restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<br>\r\nThe earning for spending at IHG hotels breaks down as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Earn 10X points for being a IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card member<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 6X points from IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> with Platinum Elite Status, a benefit of having this card<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 10X points from IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> for being an IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> One Rewards member (Being a cardholder is not required to earn this bonus for participating in the IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> loyalty program)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/666d3f9d-299a-4dc1-b06a-3ff9099967ea.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card\"\/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 140,000 Bonus Points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048281\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsPremierBusinessMastercard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$99<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048281\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005140&type=3&u1=98aec6cf4d64cdd4008fb8a2def61593&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Good, Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn up to 26X total points per $1 spent when you stay at an IHG hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points per $1 spent on travel, dining, social media search engine advertising, and at office supply stores and gas stations<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<br>\r\nThe earning for spending at IHG hotels breaks down as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Earn 10X points for charging your stay to your IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 6X bonus points for having IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>Platinum Elite Status, a benefit of having this card<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 10X base points for being an IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> One Rewards Member (Being a cardholder is not required to earn this bonus for participating in the IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> loyalty program)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The recently revamped <a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/sapphire-reserve\/\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> and its newly released business equivalent \u2014 the <a data-ccid=\"5048384\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-sapphire-reserve-business\/\">Sapphire Reserve for Business\u2120<\/a> \u2014 both include IHG Platinum Elite status too, with the option to upgrade to Diamond Elite.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/sapphire-reserve\/\">Sapphire Reserve<\/a>:<\/strong> Platinum Elite included, upgrade to Diamond Elite (and earn other benefits) with $75,000 in spend during a single calendar year.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"5048384\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-sapphire-reserve-business\/\">Sapphire Reserve Business<\/a>: <\/strong>Platinum Elite included, upgrade to Diamond Elite (and earn other benefits) with $120,000 in spend over a single calendar year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-diamond-via-credit-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">4 Ways to Earn Top-Tier IHG Diamond Elite Status With Credit Card Spending<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048084\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/565192b2-c5cc-4edc-89ae-b8bba7a63750.png\" width=\"150\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae' data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1975477.10005148&type=3&subid=0f43dacfdaf6d6169f838d6d2ed3cb06b&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 150,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 150,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$795<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Chase's flagship Ultimate Rewards card. You get a $300 travel credit, airport lounge access courtesy of a Priority Pass membership and industry-leading travel insurance benefits. New cardholders earn 150,000 bonus points bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 150,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li><li>Get $3,000 in annual value with Sapphire Reserve.<\/li><li>Earn 8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel&#x2120;, including The Edit&#x2120; and 4x points on flights and hotels booked direct. Plus, earn 3x points on dining worldwide & 1x points on all other purchases<\/li><li>$300 annual travel credit as reimbursement for travel purchases charged to your card each account anniversary year.<\/li><li>Access over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide with a complimentary Priority Pass&#x2122; Select membership, plus every Chase Sapphire Lounge&#xAE; by The Club with two guests. Plus, up to $120 towards Global Entry, NEXUS, or TSA PreCheck&#xAE; every 4 years<\/li><li>Get up to $150 in statement credits every six months for a maximum of $300 annually for dining at restaurants that are part of Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables.<\/li><li>Count on Trip Cancellation\/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Coverage, Lost Luggage Insurance, no foreign transaction fees, and more.<\/li><li>Get complimentary Apple TV+, the exclusive streaming home of Apple Originals. Plus Apple Music - all the music you love, across all your devices. Subscriptions run through 6\/22\/27 - a value of $288 annually<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel\u2120<\/li>\r\n<li>4x points on flights and hotels booked directly<\/li>\r\n<li>3x points on dining worldwide<\/li>\r\n<li>1x points on all other purchases<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/SapphireReserve\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-89dddd134#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"InterContinental_Ambassador\">InterContinental Ambassador<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One final option for earning IHG status is to buy into the <span class=\"loader-wrapper\"><span aria-expanded=\"false\" data-testid=\"hover-card-trigger-wrapper\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-ambassador\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"css-10vvz0j\" data-testid=\"inline-card-resolved-view\"><span class=\"css-14tyax2\" data-testid=\"inline-card-icon-and-title\"><span class=\"smart-link-title-wrapper css-0\">InterContinental Ambassador Program<\/span><\/span><\/a>. This unique status program is only available by purchasing a 12-month membership for $225 or 45,000 points. InterContinental Ambassador program members immediately receive Platinum Elite status, which includes benefits like bonus points, discounts, late checkout, room upgrades, and welcome amenities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In addition, InterContinental Ambassador program members also receive these valuable benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guaranteed one-category room upgrade<\/li>\n<li>Guaranteed extended 4 p.m. checkout<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-ambassador-free-night\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Complimentary weekend night<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Restaurants & bars credit of up to $20 for every stay<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary mineral water<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary internet<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated check-in area<\/li>\n<li>Single room rate for double occupancy<\/li>\n<li>Mainland China only: Complimentary breakfast for the member each night of stay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you don't already have Platinum Elite status with IHG One Rewards and you'd like to change that, you have options. If you catch it right, you can join a fast-track promotion for a quick upgrade. Otherwise, since IHG status matching is not an ongoing option, you can open a participating credit card or join the InterContinental Ambassador program. No matter your choice, you're bound to find something that works for you to get IHG status quickly.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Basics_of_the_IHG_One_Rewards_Program\">Basics of the IHG One Rewards Program<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Does_IHG_Offer_a_Status_Match\">Does IHG Offer a Status Match?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_To_Know_About_the_IHG_Status_Match\">What To Know About the IHG Status Match<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_Ways_To_Get_IHG_Elite_Status\">Other Ways To Get IHG Elite Status<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Credit_cards\">Credit cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#InterContinental_Ambassador\">InterContinental Ambassador<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IHG doesn&#8217;t offer a standing status match to other hotels&#8217; elite status programs, but you can open an IHG card or join InterContinental Ambassador to gain IHG elite status without staying tons of nights or spending a lot of money. 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