IHG One Rewards Premier vs. Discover it® Balance Transfer
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
IHG One Rewards Premier
Chase
4.2
140,000-point bonus. 26x at IHG. 4th night free on award stays.
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Discover it® Balance Transfer
Discover
4.3
0% intro APR on balance transfers for 18 months.
Full review →WealthSpott Verdict
Discover it® Balance Transfer wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. IHG One Rewards Premier may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.
Feature
IHG One Rewards
Discover it® Balance
Annual Fee
$99/yr
$0 Best
Sign-up Bonus
140,000 points
Cashback Match
Rewards Rate
3x-26x
1%-5%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 18 months
Regular APR
21.49%-28.49% Variable
18.24%-28.24% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None Best
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
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
Discover it® Balance Transfer
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