Head to head

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card vs. Citi Diamond Preferred Card

On the criteria below, Ink Business Preferred Credit Card wins 4 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

Chase

Citi Diamond Preferred Card

Citi

At a glance

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card wins 4 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, travel insurance, and foreign transactions; Citi Diamond Preferred Card wins on annual fee.

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

Who wins what

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

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

  • Annual fee Citi Diamond Preferred Card

    Citi Diamond Preferred 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.

  • 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
First-year net
+$1,605
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Shipping, Advertising Social Search, Internet Cable Phone
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
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.