Chase Sapphire Reserve® vs. IHG One Rewards Premier

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

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Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Chase
4.7

10x on Chase Travel. $300 travel credit. Priority Pass lounge access.

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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

IHG One Rewards Premier wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Chase Sapphire Reserve® may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.

Feature
Chase Sapphire Reserve®
IHG One Rewards
Annual Fee
$550/yr
$99/yr Best
Sign-up Bonus
60,000 points
140,000 points
Rewards Rate
1x-10x
3x-26x
Rewards Type
Points
Points
0% Intro APR
N/A
N/A
Regular APR
22.49%-29.49% Variable
21.49%-28.49% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
None
Recommended Credit Score
720-850
670-850
Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Pros
  • $300 annual travel credit offsets fee
  • 10x on Chase Travel portal purchases
  • Priority Pass lounge access worldwide
  • 3x on dining and travel outside Chase portal
Cons
  • $550 annual fee — one of the highest
  • Overkill if you don't travel frequently
  • Annual fee was recently raised from $450
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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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