Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card vs. IHG One Rewards Premier

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed

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Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Chase
4.8

Earn 60,000 bonus points. Strong travel and dining rewards.

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IHG One Rewards Premier
Chase
4.2

140,000-point bonus. 26x at IHG. 4th night free on award stays.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. IHG One Rewards Premier may still win for your wallet depending on how you spend.

Feature
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
IHG One Rewards
Annual Fee
$95/yr Best
$99/yr
Sign-up Bonus
60,000 points
140,000 points
Rewards Rate
1x-5x
3x-26x
Rewards Type
Points
Points
0% Intro APR
N/A
N/A
Regular APR
21.49%-28.49% Variable
21.49%-28.49% Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
None
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Pros
  • Valuable sign-up bonus (60k points)
  • 3x on dining and travel
  • No foreign transaction fee
Cons
  • $95 annual fee
  • Points worth more when redeemed for travel through Chase
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IHG One Rewards Premier
Pros
  • 140,000-point sign-up bonus
  • Free night certificate annually
  • Fourth night free on reward stays
  • Platinum Elite status
Cons
  • $99 annual fee
  • Points tied to IHG ecosystem
  • Points worth less per point than Marriott/Hilton
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