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IHG One Rewards Premier Business vs Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business

Both are travel travel cards. The IHG One Rewards Premier Business comes from Chase at $99/yr; the Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business from Chase at $299/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

Both cards come from Chase and target travel spenders, so the choice usually comes down to whether you'll use the premium-tier benefits. The Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business costs $200 more per year, only worth it if you'll actually use the upgraded perks.

FeatureIHG One Rewards Premier BusinessSouthwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business
Annual fee$99$299
Sign-up bonus140,000 Bonus Points80,000 points
Bonus value (est.)-$80,000
Min spend to unlock bonus$4,000 in 3 mo$5,000 in 3 mo
IssuerChaseChase
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (Travel)5x4x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      IHG One Rewards Premier Business
      $99/yr · 140,000 Bonus Points
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      Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business
      $299/yr · 80,000 points

      Editorial take: IHG One Rewards Premier Business

      Editorial take: Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, IHG One Rewards Premier Business or Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business?
      The Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business has a public bonus (80,000 points, worth roughly $80,000), while the IHG One Rewards Premier Business doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the IHG One Rewards Premier Business's $99 annual fee worth it compared to the Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business?
      At $99/yr, the IHG One Rewards Premier Business is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
      Can I have both the IHG One Rewards Premier Business and Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business?
      Yes, though both are issued by Chase so the same issuer-specific application rules apply (Chase 5/24 if applicable, Amex once-per-lifetime bonus, etc.). 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 IHG One Rewards Premier Business or the Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. IHG One Rewards Premier Business: $4,000 spend in 3 months. Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business: $5,000 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.