Best time to apply for IHG Chase cards based on offer history

If you frequently stay at IHG properties, such as those in the InterContinental and Kimpton brands, a cobranded IHG credit card can provide useful perks during your stay. Depending on the card, they can include elite status, an anniversary free night and food-and-beverage vouchers.Knowing when to apply for a card can be difficult, especially considering that earning a sizable welcome bonus may be the primary factor.Offers change frequently, and whether you're after a large number of points or free night certificates, knowing the history of credit card offers can help you distinguish between amazing and not-so-good bonuses.Here's a list of the credit card welcome bonuses for Chase's cobranded IHG cards, including their offer histories and when you should apply for a card based on its best-ever welcome bonus.Related: Current offers on the IHG One Rewards cardsBest IHG credit card welcome bonusesCardBest welcome offer we've seenWhen to applyIHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit CardEarn 200,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.When the offer is for at least 200,000 pointsIHG One Rewards Premier Credit CardEarn five free nig...