How to use the IHG One Rewards Gold Elite after spend
The Chase IHG One Rewards Gold Elite after spend is worth After $15,000 spend. It resets every December 31, and unused value in a window doesn’t carry into the next one. The current window closes December 31, 2026.
What it is
Gold Elite status through December 31 of the following year after $15,000 in purchases in a calendar year.
Summarized from Chase’s published terms, checked October 22, 2026. Terms change — confirm details with Chase before you rely on them.
When it resets
One window per calendar year, ending December 31.
The current window closes on December 31, 2026 — 70 days from today.
How not to lose it
- This resets with the calendar year. December is when most people remember, so book early if availability is limited.
- Don’t wait for the last day. Statement credits can take days to post, and a purchase that settles after the window closes may not count.
- Pay with the IHG One Rewards. The credit only follows purchases charged to the card that carries it.
Quick answers
How much is the IHG One Rewards Gold Elite after spend?
After $15,000 spend. Gold Elite status through December 31 of the following year after $15,000 in purchases in a calendar year.
When does the IHG One Rewards Gold Elite after spend reset?
One window per calendar year, ending December 31. The current window closes on December 31, 2026.
How do I remember to use the IHG One Rewards Gold Elite after spend?
Add the IHG One Rewards to CardSmart, a free iPhone and Android app. It shows which credits are still unused and reminds you before each window closes. No card number or bank login needed.
Other IHG One Rewards credits
- DoorDash grocery creditUp to $10 / month
- Instacart creditUp to $10 / month