IHG One Rewards Premier vs Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Business
Side-by-side comparison
| IHG One Rewards Premier | Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $99 | $149 |
| Welcome offer | 60,000 points | |
| Advertising | 3% | 1% |
| Shipping | 3% | 1% |
| Office supplies | 3% | 1% |
| Phone & internet | 3% | 1% |
| Travel | 5% | 3% |
| Everything else | 3% | 1% |
| Est. yearly rewards* | $1,530 | $588 |
| Points type | Locked to IHG One Rewards | Locked to Southwest Rapid Rewards |
| Network | Mastercard | Visa |
*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 IHG One Rewards Premier earns about $1,530 a year in rewards and the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Business about $588, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The IHG One Rewards Premier charges $99, which you clear through its rewards and perks. The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Business charges $149, which you clear through its rewards and perks. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the IHG One Rewards Premier delivers more total value, about $992 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on everything else and advertising. 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 advertising, shipping, office supplies.