Head to head

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card vs. United Quest Card

On the criteria below, IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins 2 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

Chase

United Quest Card

Chase

At a glance

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins 2 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card leads on first-year math and annual fee, while United Quest Card only ties the rest.

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 0 (1 tie)
  • 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 $251 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$99
$350
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,295
$910
First-year net
+$1,196
+$560
Peak earning rate
10×
10×
Top categories
Hotels Resorts, Dining, Gas
Airfare, Travel, Hotels Resorts
Lounge access
No
No
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.