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What does the Chase IHG One Rewards Traveler give you?

No annual fee. Nothing to earn back. Here is what it does give you. Chase advertises up to $160 across 14 benefits, but 4 require enrollment and 14 expire on a deadline. Here is the math, from the issuer’s own terms.

The short answer

Annual fee
None
Verified Sep 19, 2026 from creditcards.chase.com
Nothing to earn back.
Maximum credit value
$160
Everything you use here is upside.
Auto-counted value
$0
Nothing here counts on its own — every dollar takes action. Use it all and it gives back $160 a year.

What the $160 is actually made of

Auto-counted
$0
Posts automatically. Counted in full.
Capturable
$160
Real credits you must use before they expire.
Earned, not given
$0
Requires spend or a condition. Never counted for you.

Advertised totals assume perfect usage. That is why we separate value that arrives on its own from value you have to chase, and never count value you have to earn.

Illustrative value example

Auto-counted value$0
Capturable value used (half of $160)$80
Earned, not given$0
Value captured$80

Example only — your result depends on what you actually use. Assumes every auto-counted credit posts, half of the capturable credit value is actually used, and no conditional value is counted.

Every tracked benefit, and what it takes to get it

Instacart Credit
Resets monthlyEnrollment requiredOnly in months with an active Instacart+ membership; the complimentary membership lasts three months, after which Instacart+ must be kept active.
$120
DoorDash Non-Restaurant Discount
Resets quarterlyEnrollment requiredRequires an active DashPass membership; the page headline says this runs through Dec 31, 2027.
$40
Fourth Reward Night Free
Resets once a yearApplies to standard-room reward stays booked with points.
$0
10,000 Bonus Points after $10,000 Spend
Resets once a yearRequires $10,000 spendOnly earned in a calendar year with $10,000 in card purchases.
$0
IHG One Rewards Silver Elite Status
Resets once a year
$0
IHG One Rewards Gold Elite Status (spend-unlocked)
Resets once a yearRequires $20,000 spendOnly unlocked after $20,000 in card purchases in a calendar year; lasts through the next year.
$0
20% Off Points Purchases
Resets once a year
$0
Instacart+ Membership
Resets once a yearEnrollment requiredThree months only; must be activated between 5/1/2025 and 12/31/2027.
$0
No Foreign Transaction Fees
Resets once a year
$0
Baggage Delay Insurance
Resets once a yearUp to $100 a day for up to 3 days when bags are delayed over 6 hours.
$0
Lost Luggage Reimbursement
Resets once a yearUp to $3,000 per covered traveler.
$0
Purchase Protection
Resets once a year120 days against damage or theft, up to $500 per item.
$0
DashPass Membership
Resets once a yearEnrollment required12 months only; must be activated between 02/01/2025 and 12/31/2027.
$0
Trip Cancellation / Interruption Insurance
Resets once a yearUp to $5,000 per covered traveler and $10,000 per trip for prepaid, non-refundable travel expenses.
$0

Who this card is not for

  • People who will not enroll. 4 of the 14 benefits pay nothing until you opt in.
  • People who dislike deadlines. 14 benefits expire on a schedule and do not roll over.

Official sources

Every fee, credit and restriction on this page is taken from Chase’s own published pages — never from a blog, forum or affiliate roundup. WorthTheFee is not the issuer and is never paid to change a verdict.

Verified against official issuer sources on September 19, 2026. Issuers change terms without notice. Confirm on the issuer page before applying.

Chase IHG One Rewards Traveler FAQ

Does the Chase IHG One Rewards Traveler have an annual fee?

No. Chase charges no annual fee on the Chase IHG One Rewards Traveler, so there is nothing to earn back and no break-even point. WorthTheFee tracks 14 benefits worth up to $160 in listed value — that is the maximum, not a guarantee. Every credit you use on this card is upside.

Do any Chase IHG One Rewards Traveler benefits count automatically?

No. Every tracked benefit on this card requires you to use it or meet a condition, so WorthTheFee starts you at $0 and only adds value as you confirm usage. There is no annual fee to offset.

Which Chase IHG One Rewards Traveler benefits require enrollment?

4 of the 14 tracked benefits require you to enroll before they pay out. An unenrolled credit is worth nothing regardless of what the issuer advertises, so WorthTheFee flags them separately.

How often do the Chase IHG One Rewards Traveler credits reset?

Credits reset on different clocks: 1 resets monthly, 1 resets quarterly, 12 reset once a year. Unused credits do not roll over — when a period ends, that value is gone.

Do unused Chase IHG One Rewards Traveler credits roll over?

No. Statement credits expire at the end of their period. That is why WorthTheFee counts only the value you confirm you will use, rather than the issuer's advertised total.

Where did WorthTheFee get these Chase IHG One Rewards Traveler benefit values?

From Chase's own published card and terms pages, linked in the Official sources section on this page. WorthTheFee is not the issuer and does not receive payment to change a verdict.

When were the Chase IHG One Rewards Traveler terms last checked?

WorthTheFee last reviewed this card against Chase's official sources on September 19, 2026. Issuers change terms without notice — always confirm on the issuer page before applying.

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Card facts verified September 19, 2026.