Head to head

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card vs. United Club Infinite Card

Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

Chase

United Club Infinite Card

Chase

At a glance

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card and United Club Infinite Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins on first-year math and annual fee; United Club Infinite Card wins on earning ceiling and lounge access.

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

Who wins what

2 vs 2
  • First-year math IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

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

  • Annual fee IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

    IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is $596 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card earns more on its best category (11× vs 10×).

  • Lounge access United Club Infinite Card

    United Club Infinite Card includes lounge access; the other doesn't.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$99
$695
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,295
$1,170
First-year net
+$1,196
+$475
Peak earning rate
10×
11×
Top categories
Hotels Resorts, Dining, Gas
Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
Lounge access
No
United Club
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
IHG One Rewards
United MileagePlus

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