American Express Business Gold Card vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred
On the criteria below, Chase Sapphire Preferred wins 2 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.
American Express Business Gold Card
Amex
Chase Sapphire Preferred
Chase
Chase Sapphire Preferred wins 2 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.
American Express Business Gold Card wins on first-year math; Chase Sapphire Preferred wins on annual fee and earning ceiling.
Pick the American Express Business Gold Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Chase Sapphire Preferred if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.
Who wins what
1 vs 2- First-year math American Express Business Gold Card
American Express Business Gold Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.
- Annual fee Chase Sapphire Preferred
Chase Sapphire Preferred is $280 cheaper to keep.
- Earning ceiling Chase Sapphire Preferred
Chase Sapphire Preferred earns more on its best category (5× vs 4×).
By the numbers
- Annual fee
- $375
- $95
- Welcome offer (typical value)
- $3,200
- $1,275
- First-year net
- +$2,825
- +$1,180
- Peak earning rate
- 4×
- 5×
- Top categories
- Advertising, Electronics, Dining
- Chase Travel Portal, Dining, Travel
- Lounge access
- No
- No
- Travel insurance
- Yes
- Yes
- Elite status
- No
- No
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- None
- Reward currency
- American Express Membership Rewards
- Chase Ultimate Rewards
Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.