American Express Business Green Rewards Card vs IHG One Rewards Premier
Side-by-side comparison
| American Express Business Green Rewards Card | IHG One Rewards Premier | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $95 | $99 |
| Welcome offer | 15,000 Membership Rewards points | |
| Advertising | 1% | 3% |
| Shipping | 1% | 3% |
| Office supplies | 1% | 3% |
| Phone & internet | 1% | 3% |
| Travel | 1% | 5% |
| Everything else | 1% | 3% |
| Est. yearly rewards* | $450 | $1,530 |
| Points type | Transfers to airlines & hotels | Locked to IHG One Rewards |
| Network | Amex | Mastercard |
*Estimated yearly rewards on typical household spending, every point valued at a flat 1 cent. Verified June 2026. See your own numbers in the calculator.
The verdict
On a typical year of business spending, the American Express Business Green Rewards Card earns about $450 a year in rewards and the IHG One Rewards Premier about $1,530, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The American Express Business Green Rewards Card charges $95, which you clear through its rewards and perks. The IHG One Rewards Premier charges $99, which you clear through its rewards and perks. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the IHG One Rewards Premier delivers more total value, about $1,076 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on everything else and travel. The bigger difference is the ceiling: the American Express Business Green Rewards Card earns points you can move to travel partners for outsized value, while the IHG One Rewards Premier stays locked to a single airline or hotel program. Favor the American Express Business Green Rewards Card if you will use travel transfers, the IHG One Rewards Premier if you want simplicity. On the sign-up bonus, the IHG One Rewards Premier currently has the larger welcome offer (a limited-time offer above its usual amount, so treat it as a one-time boost). A welcome bonus is a one-time event, so weigh it apart from the ongoing rewards.
Pick the IHG One Rewards Premier if your spending leans toward advertising, shipping, office supplies.