"The Walmart IHG code is widely discussed online. Analysis confirms: "IHG might occasionally ask for verification, such as a Walmart employee ID, upon check-in. IHG may cross-reference submitted information with Walmart's employee database." Enforcement is tier-based: airport Holiday Inn Express properties rarely check while InterContinentals almost always do. With 1.6M+ US Walmart employees, hotel staff are familiar with what Walmart IDs look like, making false affiliation claims harder to sustain."

"Only once was I asked, by a new room (revenue) manager of a hotel I've used extensively. Explained that the code was provided by my contact at the company, offered to provide his information, and that contractors were included and allowed to use the code. Never had a problem."

"FedEx has multiple IHG codes covering different business units (FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, FedEx Supply Chain). FlyerTalk's dedicated FedEx hotel rate thread notes: "FedEx reportedly monitors hotel usage volume — inflated usage could affect their contract negotiations." IHG enforcement follows brand-tier pattern: InterContinental/Kimpton properties may request ID; Holiday Inn Express essentially never checks. FedEx employee IDs are standard-issue company badges and well-recognized. One user warned of being charged rack rate after failing to produce credentials at a Crowne Plaza."