Bilt Obsidian vs IHG One Rewards Premier Business

Bilt Obsidian
VS
IHG One Rewards Premier Business
The short answer: The IHG One Rewards Premier Business delivers a bit more value for most spenders.

Side-by-side comparison

Bilt ObsidianIHG One Rewards Premier Business
Annual fee$95$99
Welcome offer$200 in Bilt Cash on account opening140,000 points
Advertising1%5%
Shipping1%3%
Office supplies1%3%
Phone & internet1%3%
Travel2%5%
Everything else1%3%
Est. yearly rewards*$546$1,722
Points typeTransfers to airlines & hotelsLocked to IHG One Rewards
NetworkMastercardMastercard

*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 Bilt Obsidian earns about $546 a year in rewards and the IHG One Rewards Premier Business about $1,722, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The Bilt Obsidian charges $95, but carries about $300 in annual statement credits that offset it for anyone who uses them. The IHG One Rewards Premier Business charges $99, which you clear through its rewards and perks. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the IHG One Rewards Premier Business delivers more total value, about $1,022 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on advertising and everything else. The bigger difference is the ceiling: the Bilt Obsidian earns points you can move to travel partners for outsized value, while the IHG One Rewards Premier Business stays locked to a single airline or hotel program. Favor the Bilt Obsidian if you will use travel transfers, the IHG One Rewards Premier Business if you want simplicity. On the sign-up bonus, the IHG One Rewards Premier Business currently has the larger welcome offer. A welcome bonus is a one-time event, so weigh it apart from the ongoing rewards.

Pick the IHG One Rewards Premier Business if your spending leans toward advertising, shipping, office supplies.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Bilt Obsidian or the IHG One Rewards Premier Business better?
On typical business spending, the IHG One Rewards Premier Business comes out ahead after its annual fee, by roughly $1,022 a year with every point valued at a flat 1 cent. But the Bilt Obsidian can be the better fit if your spending lines up with its stronger categories. Run both through the Cardocrat calculator to see your own numbers.
Can I have both the Bilt Obsidian and the IHG One Rewards Premier Business?
In most cases yes, as long as you meet each issuer's approval rules (for example Chase's 5/24 rule). Many people hold complementary cards to cover more bonus categories, then pool or redeem the rewards together where the program allows.
Which has the better welcome bonus, the Bilt Obsidian or the IHG One Rewards Premier Business?
As of June 2026, the Bilt Obsidian offers $200 in Bilt Cash on account opening and the IHG One Rewards Premier Business offers 140,000 points. Welcome offers change often, so confirm the current offer on each card's page before applying.