Head to head

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit 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.

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

Chase

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.

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card wins on earning ceiling; Ink Business Preferred Credit Card wins on first-year math and annual fee.

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

1 vs 2
  • 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 $4 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

    IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card earns more on its best category (10× vs 3×).

By the numbers

Annual fee
$99
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,295
$1,700
First-year net
+$1,196
+$1,605
Peak earning rate
10×
Top categories
Hotels Resorts, Dining, Gas
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
IHG One 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.