Changes coming to IHG Select card (old $49 card, no longer available)

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   Chase Doubles Legacy IHG Select Card Fee to $99

   Chase is doubling the annual fee on the grandfathered IHG Select card from $49 to $99, with the change taking effect in 2027. Alongside the higher fee, the anniversary free night certificate will increase in value to cover stays up to 50,000 points and will allow cardholders to top off the certificate with extra points. Automatic Platinum elite status and the 10% point rebate will remain in place for holders of the legacy card. The broader card portfolio overhaul also includes a new $350 IHG One Rewards Premier Select card.

   Why it matters

   The IHG Select card was discontinued for new applicants in 2018, but many loyalists kept the product for its low $49 annual fee and valuable perks. Chase and IHG are now overhauling their entire co-branded card lineup with higher annual fees and new credits. This latest adjustment to a legacy product has generated conflicting terms on official channels, leaving some cardholders uncertain about the full scope of the rollout.

   What is confirmed

   • Chase is raising the annual fee on the legacy IHG Select card from $49 to $99 starting in 2027.
   • The anniversary free night certificate on the legacy IHG Select card is increasing to cover stays up to 50,000 points.
   • Automatic Platinum elite status and point rebates remain unchanged for the legacy IHG Select card.
   • Chase and IHG launched a new $350 IHG One Rewards Premier Select card with a 200,000-point welcome offer.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Conflicting terms and unclear benefits on Chase websites have created confusion among cardholders regarding the exact rollout details of the legacy card changes.

   What to watch next

   • Official clarification from Chase regarding conflicting terms on the legacy IHG Select card benefits.
   • Cardholder reports of official renewal notices reflecting the 2027 fee increase.
   Sources used for this update (36)

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   2. CNN — IHG launches a new $350 credit card with a huge 200,000-point welcome offer
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   4. The Points Guy — IHG revamps its credit card lineup with new benefits, higher annual fees
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   6. Frequent Miler — Changes coming to IHG Select card (old $49 card, no longer available)
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   8. onemileatatime.com — Huge IHG & Chase Credit Card Changes: Higher Fees, New Perks, & More - One Mile at a Time
   9. frequentmiler.com — Changes coming to IHG Select card (old $49 card, no longer available)
   10. frequentmiler.com — $900 bonus with a new Chase checking and savings account
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   12. www.doctorofcredit.com — Chase To Make Changes To Chase IHG Select Legacy Card ($49 ...
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