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IHG One Rewards Premier Business vs Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority

Both are well-respected travel cards. The IHG One Rewards Premier Business comes from Chase at $99/yr; the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority from Chase at $229/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($840 more in estimated value) than the IHG One Rewards Premier Business's. Get the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority first; revisit the IHG One Rewards Premier Business after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureIHG One Rewards Premier BusinessSouthwest Rapid Rewards Priority
Annual fee$99$229
Sign-up bonus140,000 Bonus Points60,000 points
Bonus value (est.)-$840
Min spend to unlock bonus$4,000 in 3 mo$2,000 in 3 mo
IssuerChaseChase
Card categorytravelairline
Best earning category (Travel)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • 7,500 anniversary points
    • $75 annual travel credit
    • 4 upgraded boardings/year
    • 4x on Southwest
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    IHG One Rewards Premier Business
    $99/yr · 140,000 Bonus Points
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    Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority
    $229/yr · 60,000 points

    Editorial take: IHG One Rewards Premier Business

    Editorial take: Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority

    If Southwest is your airline, this is the card to have. The anniversary points and $75 travel credit help offset the annual fee, and the 4x earning on Southwest is class-leading among airline cards.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, IHG One Rewards Premier Business or Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority?
    The Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority has a public bonus (60,000 points, worth roughly $840), 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 Priority?
    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 Priority's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the IHG One Rewards Premier Business and Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority?
    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 Priority 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 Priority: $2,000 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.