Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® vs. IHG One Rewards Premier

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

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Marriott Bonvoy Boundless®
Chase
4.4

3 free night awards. 6x at Marriott. Annual free night certificate.

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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

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. IHG One Rewards Premier may still win for your wallet depending on how you spend.

Feature
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless®
IHG One Rewards
Annual Fee
$95/yr Best
$99/yr
Sign-up Bonus
3 free night awards
140,000 points
Rewards Rate
2x-6x
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
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless®
Pros
  • 3 free night awards as sign-up bonus
  • Annual free night certificate (up to 35k points)
  • 6x at Marriott properties
  • Automatic Silver Elite status
Cons
  • $95 annual fee
  • Rewards tied to Marriott ecosystem only
  • Points devaluation risk with award chart changes
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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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