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IHG One Rewards Premier vs Chase Sapphire Preferred

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Our score: Chase Sapphire Preferred is ahead by 5.8 points. Scores: IHG One Rewards Premier 67.6%, Chase Sapphire Preferred 73.4%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): IHG One Rewards Premier nets $379/yr, Chase Sapphire Preferred nets $233/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feePremier: 5.0 · Preferred: 8.0
• Rewards ratePremier: 10 · Preferred: 6.0
• Sign-up bonusPremier: n/a · Preferred: 10
• Intro 0% APRPremier: 0.0 · Preferred: 0.0
• Regular APRPremier: 7.3 · Preferred: 7.4
• Foreign transaction feePremier: 10.0 · Preferred: 10.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Premier: 10.0 · Preferred: 10.0

Downsides

• IHG One Rewards Premier67.6%
  Chase · travel
  Annual fee $99 (CFPB TCCP; issuer page did not render a clear fee)Interest rate (APR) 19.49%–27.99% variableRewards 3% base; 5% travel; 5% dining; 5% groceries; 5% gasCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ $99 annual fee (CFPB TCCP; issuer page did not render a clear fee) · APR up to 27.99% if you carry a balance · Penalty interest rate (APR) up to 29.99%

• Chase Sapphire Preferred73.4%
  Chase · travel
  Annual fee $95Interest rate (APR) 19.49%–27.74% variableRewards 5x Chase Travel; 3x dining, gas/EV, streaming & online groceries; 2x other travel; 1x otherCredit 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ $95 annual fee · APR up to 27.74% if you carry a balance · Penalty interest rate (APR) up to 29.99%

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FAQ

Which is better, IHG One Rewards Premier or Chase Sapphire Preferred?

On VaultRubric's rubric: Chase Sapphire Preferred scores higher. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.

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