Points · Mastercard · No annual fee
Last verified 2026-09-09. Review issuer source
Chase IHG One Rewards Traveler is a no-annual-fee points card from Chase. It earns 3x on every purchase with no categories to track, plus 17x on IHG Hotels & Resorts. Rewards are IHG One Rewards points that only spend inside that program, so we value them at roughly a third of a cent each.
On our reference budget of $24,600 a year it returns about $246, an effective 1% back. The welcome bonus, 80,000 points after $2,000 in 3 months, is the strongest reason to open it in a given year.
Get it if you already fly or stay with IHG One Rewards often enough to use the perks. A general travel card earns points that go more places.
Earn 3X total points on dining
Earn 3X total points at gas stations
Up to 17X total points at IHG® Hotels and Resorts - That's 5X points with this card. Plus up to 10X points from IHG® for being an IHG One Rewards member. Plus up to 2X points from IHG® with Silver Elite Status, a benefit of this card.
Earn 3X total points on select streaming services
Earn 3X total points on utilities
Earn 80,000 Bonus Points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months from account opening.
Earn 10,000 bonus points after spending $10,000 on purchases each calendar year.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 3 days.
Get complimentary Instacart+ Membership and receive unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees on eligible orders. Service fees and Terms apply. Benefits end 12/31/27.
Get one-year complimentary DashPass, membership for both DoorDash and Caviar, that provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. Activate by Dec 31, 2027 Plus, DashPass members get up to $10 off quarterly on non-restaurant DoorDash orders through Dec 31, 2027.
Earn IHG One Rewards Gold Elite Status after you spend $20,000 on purchases each calendar year.
As an IHG One Rewards credit cardmember, you are upgraded to IHG One Rewards Silver Elite status for as long as you remain a Traveler cardmember, and as long as your IHG One Rewards membership remains in good standing.
If you or an immediate family member check or carry on luggage that is damaged or lost by the carrier, you're covered up to $3,000 per passenger.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Enjoy a reward night when you redeem points for a consecutive four-night IHG® hotel stay, you can receive a fourth Reward Night free redeemable at that same hotel during that same stay.
Save 20% when you purchase points with your IHG One Rewards Traveler credit card.
If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather and other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $5,000 per person and $10,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours, and hotels.
Receive a $10 Instacart credit monthly, up to $120 total each calendar year, for purchases made directly through Instacart with your United Explorer Card. Terms apply. Benefits end 12/31/27.
These come from Mastercard, not from Chase. Every card on the World Elite Mastercard tier carries them, so they should not decide between two cards.
Call 1-800-MASTERCARD (1-800-627-8372) for 24/7 assistance to report a lost or stolen card.
Enroll in HealthLock for Mastercard Medical Claim Monitor complimentary membership plus a 90-day upgrade to all HealthLock services at no monthly cost.
Groceries and more delivered in as fast as one hour. Get $10 off your second order each month, and new Instacart+ members can also get three free months of Instacart+. Offer expires 1/31/2027.
More rides means more adventure. Take three rides in a month with Lyft to earn a $5 credit.3* Plus, save 10% on all scheduled rides to or from U.S. airports when you pay with your World Elite or World Legend Mastercard. Offer expires 1/31/2027.
Get exclusive PGA TOUR® experiences and access amazing golf benefits with our Golf Concierge Service.
Monitor your credit file for fraud, get alerts for suspicious activity and access a resolution specialist.
Mastercard gives you exclusive access to premium preferred seats and ticket presales at top venues and festivals across the U.S. Eligibility restrictions, exclusions and terms apply. Offer expires 3/31/2027.
Save when you tap and go with your eligible Mastercard and receive a $2.50 statement credit when you spend $10 or more each month at participating transit systems.
Browse exclusive Mastercard benefits, book travel, get hotel upgrades and more.
Get $3 off Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus each month when you use your World Elite or World Legend Mastercard to subscribe. Watch new movies from theaters, buzzworthy original series, hit TV shows, live sports and so much more. Eligibility restrictions, exclusions and terms apply. Offer expires 12/31/2027.
Enjoy experiences in culture, dining, sports, entertainment and more in over 45 exciting destinations around the globe.
With Mastercard Zero Liability protection you’re protected against unauthorized transactions in stores, online and in app.
Complimentary 24/7 concierge agent for lifestyle needs, travel bookings and event access.
Benefit descriptions are the issuer’s and network’s own wording, trimmed for length. Limits and exclusions are in the guide to benefits.
| Card | Annual fee | Rewards earned | Net after fee | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit CardThis card · 3x on everything | None | $246 | +$246 | 675th of 1,291 |
| Chase Freedom Unlimited® Credit CardChase's most-held other card · 3% on dining | None | $528 | +$528 | 276th of 1,291 |
| Savor RewardsThe strongest no-fee card on this budget · 3% on dining | None | $642 | +$642 | 4th of 1,291 |
| Robinhood Gold CardHighest net return on this budget · 3% on everything | $50 | $798 | +$748 | 1st of 1,291 |
Reference budget: groceries $6,000, dining and restaurants $3,600, gas and ev charging $2,400, travel and transit $3,000, online shopping $2,400, entertainment and streaming $1,200, everything else $6,000. Points are valued at 1¢ unless the program is worth less; statement credits, welcome bonuses, and perks are left out. Run it with your own spending.
