IHG One Rewards Premier vs Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful®

IHG One Rewards Premier
VS
Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful®
The short answer: The IHG One Rewards Premier delivers a bit more value for most spenders, but choose the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful® if you spend more on groceries.

Side-by-side comparison

IHG One Rewards PremierMarriott Bonvoy Bountiful®
Annual fee$99$250
Welcome offer140,000 Up to 185,000 IHG One Rewards Points (limited-time)85,000 points
Dining5x4x
Groceries3x4x
Gas5x2x
Travel5x2x
Streaming3x2x
Everything else3x2x
Est. yearly rewards*$1,014$763
Points typeLocked to IHG One RewardsLocked to Marriott Bonvoy
NetworkMastercardVisa

*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 household spending, the IHG One Rewards Premier earns about $1,014 a year in rewards and the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful® about $763, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The IHG One Rewards Premier charges $99, which you clear through its rewards and perks. The Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful® charges $250, which you clear through its rewards and perks. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the IHG One Rewards Premier delivers more total value, about $402 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on everything else and gas. Neither leans on transferable points, so the deciding factors are the welcome offer, the card network, and which everyday perks you will actually use. 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 dining, gas, travel. Pick the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful® if your spending leans toward groceries.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the IHG One Rewards Premier or the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful® better?
On typical household spending, the IHG One Rewards Premier comes out ahead after its annual fee, by roughly $402 a year with every point valued at a flat 1 cent. But the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful® 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 IHG One Rewards Premier and the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful®?
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 IHG One Rewards Premier or the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful®?
As of June 2026, the IHG One Rewards Premier offers up to 185,000 ihg one rewards points and the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful® offers 85,000 points. Welcome offers change often, so confirm the current offer on each card's page before applying.