Head to head

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card vs. Wells Fargo Autograph Journey 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

Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card

Wells Fargo

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 wins on first-year math and earning ceiling; Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card wins on annual fee.

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

Who wins what

2 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 Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card

    Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card is $4 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 5×).

By the numbers

Annual fee
$99
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,295
First-year net
+$1,196
$-95
Peak earning rate
10×
Top categories
Hotels Resorts, Dining, Gas
Hotels, Airlines, Dining
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
IHG One Rewards
Wells Fargo Rewards

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