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Chase Sapphire Reserve vs IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

Side-by-side comparison of fees, rewards, benefits, and more.

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Feature Comparison
Feature
Chase Sapphire ReserveChase
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit CardChase
Rating4.7/54.2/5
Annual Fee$795$99
APR19.49% - 27.99%19.49% - 27.99%
Signup Bonus125,000 points after spending $6,000 in 3 months175,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in 3 months (limited-time)
Rewards Rate8X on flights, hotels & car rentals via Chase Travel, 4X on flights & hotels booked direct, 3X on dining, 1X on everything else26X at IHG hotels, 5X on travel/dining/gas, 3X on everything else
Credit Scoreexcellentgood
Pros
Priority Pass lounge access and $300 annual travel credit
8X on flights, hotels & cars via Chase Travel, 4X booked direct
Points worth 50% more when redeemed through Chase Travel
26X at IHG hotels and 5X on travel, dining, and gas
Free night award each anniversary (up to 40,000 points)
Automatic IHG Platinum Elite status
Cons
$795 annual fee is steep even with credits
Travel credit only applies through Chase Travel portal
Diminishing value if you don't travel frequently
IHG points worth ~0.5cpp — need high volume for value
$99 annual fee
Best value only for frequent IHG guests
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Verdict

Our Pick: Chase Sapphire Reserve

With a 4.7/5 rating, the Chase Sapphire Reserve edges out the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card (4.2/5). At $795/yr, the value proposition is strong. The Chase Sapphire Reserve is a premium travel card built for frequent travelers. With 8X on travel through Chase Travel, 4X on flights and hotels booked direct, $300 in annual travel credits, and Priority Pass lounge access, it delivers serious value if you can put its perks to work.

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