Head to head

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card vs. Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card

Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

Chase

Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card

Chase

At a glance

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card and Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.

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

Pick the Ink Business Preferred 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

2 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 Unlimited Credit Card

    Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card is $95 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 Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

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

By the numbers

Annual fee
$95
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,700
$750
First-year net
+$1,605
+$750
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Shipping, Advertising Social Search, Internet Cable Phone
Lyft
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
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.