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BankAmericard Credit Card vs IHG One Rewards Premier

Both are well-respected travel cards. The BankAmericard Credit Card comes from Bank of America at $0/yr; the IHG One Rewards Premier from Chase at $150/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.

FeatureBankAmericard Credit CardIHG One Rewards Premier
Annual fee$0$150
Sign-up bonusNot advertised180,000 bonus points
Bonus value (est.)$0-
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo$3,000 in 3 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaChase
Card categorybalance-transferhotel
Best earning category (All_purchases)0x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • Free night award annually
    • Platinum Elite status
    • 4th night free on awards
    • 10x at IHG properties
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    BankAmericard Credit Card
    $0/yr ·
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    IHG One Rewards Premier
    $150/yr · 180,000 bonus points

    Editorial take: BankAmericard Credit 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 $150 annual fee.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, BankAmericard Credit Card or IHG One Rewards Premier?
    The BankAmericard Credit Card has a public bonus (verify current offer, worth roughly $0), while the IHG One Rewards Premier doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the BankAmericard Credit Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the IHG One Rewards Premier?
    The BankAmericard Credit Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the IHG One Rewards Premier's $150 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the IHG One Rewards Premier's benefits to clear $150 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the BankAmericard Credit Card.
    Can I have both the BankAmericard Credit Card and IHG One Rewards Premier?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America 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 BankAmericard Credit Card or the IHG One Rewards Premier first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. BankAmericard Credit Card: $0 spend in 0 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.