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Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card vs IHG One Rewards Premier

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card comes from First Bank & Trust at $0/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

For most people the IHG One Rewards Premier is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($925 more in estimated value) than the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card's. Get the IHG One Rewards Premier first; revisit the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureBest Western Rewards Visa Signature CardIHG One Rewards Premier
Annual fee$0$99
Sign-up bonusNot advertised185,000 bonus points
Bonus value (est.)-$925
Min spend to unlock bonus-$3,000 in 3 mo
IssuerFirst Bank & TrustChase
Card categorytravelhotel
Best earning category (Best_western_hotels)4x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • Free night award annually
    • Platinum Elite status
    • 4th night free on awards
    • 10x at IHG properties
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    Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card
    $0/yr ·
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    IHG One Rewards Premier
    $99/yr · 185,000 bonus points

    Editorial take: Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card

    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, Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card or IHG One Rewards Premier?
    The IHG One Rewards Premier has a public bonus (185,000 bonus points, worth roughly $925), while the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the IHG One Rewards Premier?
    The Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the IHG One Rewards Premier's $99 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the IHG One Rewards Premier's benefits to clear $99 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card.
    Can I have both the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card and IHG One Rewards Premier?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (First Bank & Trust 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 Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card or the IHG One Rewards Premier first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card: no published min spend. 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.