Head to head

Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card vs. Ink Business Premier Credit Card

Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.

Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card

Amex

Ink Business Premier Credit Card

Chase

At a glance

Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card and Ink Business Premier Credit Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.

Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card wins on annual fee; Ink Business Premier Credit Card wins on earning ceiling.

Pick the Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

1 vs 1 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Tie

    Both cards land within $25 of each other after the annual fee.

  • Annual fee Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card

    Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card is $45 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Ink Business Premier Credit Card

    Ink Business Premier Credit Card earns more on its best category (5× vs 2×).

By the numbers

Annual fee
$150
$195
Welcome offer (typical value)
$960
$1,000
First-year net
+$810
+$805
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Dining, U.S. Supermarkets, Airfare
Chase Travel, Large Purchases, Lyft
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Delta SkyMiles
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.