Head to head

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card vs. Citi Double Cash Card

On the criteria below, Ink Business Preferred Credit Card wins 3 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

Chase

Citi Double Cash Card

Citi

At a glance

Ink Business Preferred Credit Card wins 3 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

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

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

Who wins what

3 vs 2
  • First-year math Ink Business Preferred Credit Card

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

  • Annual fee Citi Double Cash Card

    Citi Double Cash Card is $95 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Citi Double Cash Card

    Citi Double Cash Card earns more on its best category (5× vs 3×).

  • 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
$200
First-year net
+$1,605
+$200
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Shipping, Advertising Social Search, Internet Cable Phone
Travel Portal
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
Chase Ultimate Rewards
Citi ThankYou Points

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.