Five Nights, One Card
At The Point Pursuit, we’re about being intentional with your credit card strategy. That means building a solid foundation of cards that maximize your everyday spending - but also knowing when it’s time to pounce on a limited-time elevated sign-up bonus to supercharge your travels.
That’s exactly what we did when we signed up for the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card. This card occasionally offers a solid bonus, but this particular promo was next level.
The Offer: 5 Free Nights (Up to 300,000 Points)
During the July 2024 promotion, the IHG One Rewards Premier card offered 5 free nights, each worth up to 60,000 points. That’s a potential value of 300,000 IHG points just for meeting the minimum spend requirement!
To put that into perspective:
The standard offer on this card is typically around 140,000 points.
This limited-time deal gave us over double the value - just for signing up during the right window.
Our Strategy: Foundation First, Then Bonus Hunting
We always recommend starting with your core earning cards - those that give you consistent value on daily categories like groceries, gas, dining, travel and miscellaneous spending. These are your workhorse cards.
Once your base is covered and you’re not carrying any credit card debt (this is crucial!), you can go into “bonus hunting mode.”
This means:
Watching for elevated offers;
Only applying for a new card when it fits your travel goals or overall points strategy; and
Meeting the minimum spend requirement comfortably, without overspending.
In our case, we meet most spending requirements with our normal spending.
Why this Offer was so Valuable
IHG has thousands of properties around the world - from budget-friendly Holiday Inns to upscale InterContinentals and Kimptons. With this offer, you can splurge on the higher-end properties without burning through all of your points in one trip.
The Bottom Line
Sign-up bonus hunting can be one of the fastest ways to earn a huge influx of rewards (points or nights) - especially when you catch a limited-time, elevated offer like this one.
But it only works when you have:
A strong base of everyday spend cards;
A budget that allows you to meet minimum spends responsibly; and
A clear travel goal or redemption plan in mind.
We’ll keep sharing the best offers and strategies so you can make the most of your spending and travel better - without breaking the bank.
Want help building your credit card strategy or choosing the best next card for your goals? Book a 1-on-1 consultation with us here!