Head to head

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card vs. IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

On the criteria below, IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins 4 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card

Bank of America

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

Chase

At a glance

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins 4 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card wins on annual fee; IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, travel insurance, and foreign transactions.

Pick the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

1 vs 4
  • First-year math IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

    IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card

    Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card is $99 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

    IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card earns more on its best category (10× vs 3×).

  • Travel insurance IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

    IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card carries built-in travel insurance.

  • Foreign transactions IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

    IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
$99
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
$1,295
First-year net
+$200
+$1,196
Peak earning rate
10×
Top categories
Choice Category, Grocery
Hotels Resorts, Dining, Gas
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
3.00%
None
Reward currency
Cashback
IHG One Rewards

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.