Head to head

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card vs. Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

On the criteria below, IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins 3 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

Chase

Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

Synchrony

At a glance

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins 3 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance; Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card wins on annual fee.

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

Who wins what

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

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

  • Annual fee Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

    Venmo Visa Signature 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.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$99
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,295
First-year net
+$1,196
+$0
Peak earning rate
10×
Top categories
Hotels Resorts, Dining, Gas
Top Spend Category, Second Top Spend Category
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
Yes
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
IHG One Rewards
Venmo Cash Rewards

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