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Frontier Airlines World Mastercard vs IHG One Rewards Premier

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Frontier Airlines World Mastercard comes from Barclays at $99/yr; the IHG One Rewards Premier from Chase at $99/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureFrontier Airlines World MastercardIHG One Rewards Premier
Annual fee$99$99
Sign-up bonus60,000 miles140,000 bonus points
Bonus value (est.)$642$700
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 3 mo$3,000 in 3 mo
IssuerBarclaysChase
Card categorytravelhotel
Best earning category (Airline)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • Free night award annually
    • Platinum Elite status
    • 4th night free on awards
    • 10x at IHG properties
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    Frontier Airlines World Mastercard
    $99/yr · 60,000 miles
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    IHG One Rewards Premier
    $99/yr · 140,000 bonus points

    Editorial take: Frontier Airlines World Mastercard

    Editorial take: IHG One Rewards Premier

    A solid hotel card if you stay at IHG properties regularly. The free night award and 4th night free on award stays can easily offset the $99 annual fee.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Frontier Airlines World Mastercard or IHG One Rewards Premier?
    The IHG One Rewards Premier has the bigger bonus, 140,000 bonus points, worth roughly $700, versus 60,000 miles (~$642) on the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard.
    Is the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard's $99 annual fee worth it compared to the IHG One Rewards Premier?
    At $99/yr, the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the IHG One Rewards Premier's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard and IHG One Rewards Premier?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Barclays and Chase) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
    Should I get the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard or the IHG One Rewards Premier first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Frontier Airlines World Mastercard: $1,000 spend in 3 months. IHG One Rewards Premier: $3,000 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.