choice privileges Elite Gold upgrade

Choice Hotels offering new no annual fee Choice Privileges Visa Signature Card, featuring fast earning power and an automatic upgrade to Elite Gold status
10% bonus points on all qualifying stays
* Access to exclusive reservations & customer service phone numbers
* Special offers
The new card, issued by Barclaycard US, will award 8,000 bonus points after a cardholder makes their first purchase and another 8,000 bonus points after their first paid stay with the new Choice Privileges Visa card at a Choice brand hotel. That's enough points for two free nights at over 1,500 Choice Privileges locations(1).

"The new Choice Privileges Visa Signature Card is another example of the many great ways to earn Choice Privileges points," said Greg Brown, Vice President, Loyalty and Relationship Marketing, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH). "By using the card, Choice Privileges members can quickly earn points which can be redeemed for free nights or a variety of fantastic redemption options."

Visa Signature offers cardholders a range of benefits and perks, in addition to a number of rewards programs that may be offered by Visa Signature partners, such as airline, hotel and cash back programs. Visa Signature cardholders enjoy access to a host of benefits, such as complimentary concierge services, the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection, and warranty manager service, as well as special offers for perks focused on cardholder passions, such as travel, wine and food, sports and entertainment events. Perks range from everyday values, such as special offers on movie tickets and discounts at select retailers, to VIP tickets for premier concerts, Broadway shows and epicurean events, and once-in-a-lifetime packages for events such as the Olympics and FIFA World Cup. For more information about Visa Signature, visit www.visa.com/signature.

"We're very excited at Barclaycard to be partnering with Choice Hotels to jointly create a new and easy way for consumers to earn Choice Privileges points," said Scott Young, General Manager-Partnerships, Barclaycard US. "We look forward to a successful program that meets the needs of loyal Choice Privileges members."

With Visa Signature benefits, the new Choice Privileges Visa Signature Card opens doors to games, concerts, shows, getaways and events as well as savings opportunities at partner retailers in Home & Garden, Flowers & Gifts, Computers & Electronics and Apparel & Shoes. Cardholders can access a concierge service open 24 hours per day, Emergency Card Replacement and Emergency Cash Disbursement, No Pre-Set Spending Limit, Purchase Security, Warranty Manager Service, Year-End Summary Statements and Travel and Emergency Assistance Services.

All Choice Privileges program terms and conditions apply. See choiceprivileges.com for details.
(3) Earn 5 points per dollar spent on Choice Privileges Visa card purchases of Choice Privileges points and Choice Hotels gift cards. Earn 2 points per dollar spent on all other purchases, including non-point eligible Choice Privileges stays.

Cardholders must allow 4-6 weeks for all points, including first use and first stay bonus points, to be deposited into the Choice Privileges account. All Choice Privileges terms and conditions apply.