Head to head

Capital One Platinum Credit Card vs. Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

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

Capital One Platinum Credit Card

Capital One

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

Chase

At a glance

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

Capital One Platinum Credit Card wins on annual fee; Ink Business Preferred Credit Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and travel insurance.

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

Who wins what

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

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

  • Annual fee Capital One Platinum Credit Card

    Capital One Platinum Credit Card is $95 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

    Ink Business Preferred Credit Card earns more on its best category (3× vs 0×).

  • Travel insurance Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

    Ink Business Preferred Credit Card carries built-in travel insurance.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
—
$1,700
First-year net
+$0
+$1,605
Peak earning rate
—
3×
Top categories
—
Advertising Social Search, Internet Cable Phone, Shipping
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
—
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.