Head to head

American Express Green Card vs. Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card

On the criteria below, Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card wins 3 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

American Express Green Card

Amex

Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card

Chase

At a glance

Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card wins 3 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

American Express Green Card wins on foreign transactions; Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card wins on first-year math, annual fee, and earning ceiling.

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

Who wins what

1 vs 3
  • First-year math Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card

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

  • Annual fee Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card

    Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card is $150 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card

    Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card earns more on its best category (5× vs 3×).

  • Foreign transactions American Express Green Card

    American Express Green Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$150
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$640
$750
First-year net
+$490
+$750
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Dining Worldwide, Transit, Travel
Lyft
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
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.