Which Credit Card Points Transfer To IHG?

IHG credit card transfer partners

Chase Ultimate Rewards credit cards

Chase offers three Ultimate Rewards credit cards that let you transfer points to IHG One Rewards at a 1:1 rate—1,000 Chase points equals 1,000 IHG points.

While Chase Ultimate Rewards points are typically worth 1.25 to 1.5 cents each when redeemed through Chase Travel, converting them to IHG points may lead to a significant value reduction. In most cases, booking IHG stays through Chase’s travel portal provides better value.

However, Chase's Ultimate Rewards credit cards are still a great option for earning transferable points. They’re particularly useful for topping off your IHG account when you’re close to a redemption.

Here’s a list of Chase credit cards that allow transfers to IHG:

Bilt Rewards credit cards

The Bilt Rewards program stands out for allowing you to pay rent and mortgages with the Bilt Mastercard, without incurring transaction fees—a unique feature among top credit cards.

However, transferring Bilt points to IHG isn’t the best value proposition. Bilt points can be redeemed for higher value when used for travel, home down payments, or be transferred to a variety of other hotel and airline loyalty programs.

That said, Bilt remains a great backup option for topping off your IHG One Rewards account when needed.

Here’s the Bilt credit card currently available:

AMEX Membership Rewards credit cards

American Express Membership Rewards is not a direct transfer partner of IHG, but you can still transfer points indirectly through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.

You can convert Membership Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic at a 1:1 rate, and then transfer Virgin points to IHG at a 1:1 rate. This results in an effective 1:1 conversion—1,000 AMEX points become 1,000 IHG points after both transfers.

While AMEX points can be worth 1 cent or more for travel booked via AMEX, or even 2+ cents when transferred to top airline partners, converting them to IHG typically offers less value. It’s a strategy best reserved for topping off your IHG account when a high-value redemption is in sight.

Here are the AMEX cards that earn Membership Rewards points:

Citi ThankYou Rewards credit cards

Citi ThankYou Rewards is not a direct transfer partner of IHG, but you can still convert points to IHG One Rewards via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, similar to AMEX.

ThankYou points earned with premium Citi cards like the Citi Strata Premier or Citi Prestige can be transferred to Virgin Atlantic at a 1:1 rate. From there, Virgin points can be converted to IHG points at a 1:1 rate. This effectively gives you a 1:1 transfer—1,000 Citi ThankYou points become 1,000 IHG points after both transfers.

While Citi ThankYou points can yield higher value (1–2+ cents) with select partners, transferring to IHG typically reduces that value. It’s a viable option if you’re a few points shy of a redemption or need to quickly top off your IHG account.

Here’s a list of Citi ThankYou Rewards credit cards you can use to earn IHG points:

IHG One Rewards credit cards

The best way to earn IHG points is through IHG’s own co-branded credit cards. These cards offer excellent earning rates on IHG stays and everyday spending, plus valuable perks like complimentary elite status, free night awards, and more. If you’re a frequent guest at IHG properties, these credit cards are a must-have to maximize your rewards and benefits.

Here are the IHG credit cards currently available: