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
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
- 3×
- 3×
- 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.