Head to head

Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card vs. Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

On the criteria below, Ink Business Preferred Credit Card wins 2 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card

Amex

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

Chase

At a glance

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card wins 2 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card leads on first-year math and annual fee, while Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card only ties the rest.

Pick the Ink Business Preferred Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Ink Business Preferred Credit Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

0 vs 2 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

    Ink Business Preferred Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

    Ink Business Preferred Credit Card is $255 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$350
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,080
$1,700
First-year net
+$730
+$1,605
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Airfare, Hotels Resorts, Dining
Shipping, Advertising Social Search, Internet Cable Phone
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
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.