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Coinbase Card vs IHG One Rewards Premier

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Coinbase Card comes from Coinbase / Visa 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 Coinbase Card's. Get the IHG One Rewards Premier first; revisit the Coinbase Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureCoinbase CardIHG One Rewards Premier
Annual fee$0$99
Sign-up bonus185,000 bonus points
Bonus value (est.)-$925
Min spend to unlock bonus-$3,000 in 3 mo
IssuerCoinbase / VisaChase
Card categorycashbackhotel
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • Free night award annually
    • Platinum Elite status
    • 4th night free on awards
    • 10x at IHG properties
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    Coinbase Card
    $0/yr ·
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    IHG One Rewards Premier
    $99/yr · 185,000 bonus points

    Editorial take: Coinbase 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, Coinbase Card or IHG One Rewards Premier?
    The IHG One Rewards Premier has a public bonus (185,000 bonus points, worth roughly $925), while the Coinbase Card doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Coinbase Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the IHG One Rewards Premier?
    The Coinbase 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 Coinbase Card.
    Can I have both the Coinbase Card and IHG One Rewards Premier?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Coinbase / Visa 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 Coinbase Card or the IHG One Rewards Premier first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Coinbase 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.