Head to head

Chase Freedom Unlimited vs. Ink Business Premier Credit Card

On the criteria below, Ink Business Premier Credit Card wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Chase Freedom Unlimited

Chase

Ink Business Premier Credit Card

Chase

At a glance

Ink Business Premier Credit Card wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Chase Freedom Unlimited wins on annual fee; Ink Business Premier Credit Card wins on first-year math and foreign transactions.

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

Who wins what

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

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

  • Annual fee Chase Freedom Unlimited

    Chase Freedom Unlimited is $195 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

  • Foreign transactions Ink Business Premier Credit Card

    Ink Business Premier Credit Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
$195
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
$1,000
First-year net
+$200
+$805
Peak earning rate
5×
5×
Top categories
Chase Travel, Dining, Drugstores
Chase Travel, Large Purchases, Lyft
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
3.00%
None
Reward currency
Chase Ultimate 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.