Head to head

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred

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

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

Chase

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Chase

At a glance

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card and Chase Sapphire Preferred 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; Chase Sapphire Preferred wins on earning ceiling.

Pick the Ink Business Preferred Credit Card if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

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

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

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Chase Sapphire Preferred

    Chase Sapphire Preferred earns more on its best category (5× vs 3×).

By the numbers

Annual fee
$95
$95
Welcome offer (typical value)
$1,700
$1,275
First-year net
+$1,605
+$1,180
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Shipping, Advertising Social Search, Internet Cable Phone
Chase Travel Portal, Dining, Travel
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
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.