Head to head

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card vs. IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

On the criteria below, IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins 3 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card

Bank of America

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

Chase

At a glance

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins 3 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card wins on annual fee; IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance.

Pick the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

1 vs 3
  • First-year math IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

    IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card

    Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card is $99 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

    IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card earns more on its best category (10× vs 3×).

  • Travel insurance IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

    IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
$99
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,295
First-year net
+$0
+$1,196
Peak earning rate
10×
Top categories
Travel
Dining, Gas, Hotels Resorts
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Bank of America Travel Rewards Points
IHG One Rewards

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.